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1. Where do show and conference take place?
2. When do show and conference take place?
3. What are the show floor hours?
4. Is ACS an annual show?
5. Who is NürnbergMesse?
6. What are the costs for booth space?
7. What additional costs should I expect?
8. Does the organizer offer rental stand/booth packages?
9. How many badges are included with my booth?
10. How late can I register my booth personnel and still have my badges sent to me?
11. How do I change the name on my badge?
12. Is transportation provided to the convention center from my hotel?
13. What are exhibitor standards?
14. How do I register for my exhibitor badges?
15. Can I sell my products/services to attendees at the show?
16. How can an exhibiting company get more exposure at the trade show?
17. Can I share a booth with another company?
18. How can a group of booths be placed together?
19. What if a company is acquired or merged?
20. How do I make hotel reservations?
21. How do I obtain an invitation letter in order to get my visa to enter the US?
22. Where do I pick up my badge at the show?
23. May children be on the show floor?
24. As exhibitor, do I have to buy a conference ticket to attend the sessions?
25. If I miss a conference session what can I do?
1. Where do show and conference take place?
In Charlotte, North Carolina, at theCharlotte Convention Center
501 S. College St.
Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
Phone: +1 (704) 339-6000
Fax: +1 (704) 339-6024
www.charlotteconventionctr.com
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2. When do show and conference take place?
In April 2010: the trade show runs April 13-15, 2010 and the accompanying conference from April 12-14, 2010.Top
3. What are the show floor hours?
Tuesday + Wednesday, April 13-14, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMTop
4. Is ACS an annual show?
No, it is held biannual, alternating with the big sister European Coatings SHOW, which is also held biannual and took place in 2009 and will take place again in 2011.Top
5. Who is NürnbergMesse?
NürnbergMesse is a trade show organizer from Germany with headquarters in Germany and subsidiaries in USA, Brazil, Italy, and China.Top
6. What are the costs for booth space?
The costs per 100 square foot of booth space (we sell in 100 sq. ft. increments) are as follows:In-line booth $27.50/sqft.
Corner booth $28.50/sqft.
Peninsula $29.50/sqft.
Island $30.50/sqft.
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7. What additional costs should I expect?
Each exhibitor receives a mandatory marketing package for $610. This marketing package includes print and online communication tools.Top
8. Does the organizer offer rental stand/booth packages?
Yes – we have a standard booth package for inline or corner booth at the price of $865 and an upgraded booth package for inline or corner booth of $2,600.The standard package includes:
White panels
Header with company name
9’ x10’ Carpet blue
1 Star base table
3 Contemporary side chairs
3 Stem lights
1 Final vacuuming before show opening
The upgrade package includes:
Grey Brae lock walls Storage with locking door
Header with company name
9’ x10’ Carpet blue
1 Star base table with glass top
3 Contemporary premium arm chairs
3 Stem lights
1 Final vacuuming before show opening
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9. How many badges are included with my booth?
You receive 3 free badges per 100 square foot of exhibit space. Every additional badge must be purchased at a price of $15.Top
10. How late can I register my booth personnel and still have my badges sent to me?
Register by midnight on March 5th, 2010 to receive your badges in the mail prior to the show. Only U.S. and Canadian exhibitor badges will be mailed prior to the show. After this date, your badge will be available to pick up on site at the Charlotte Convention Center.Top
11. How do I change the name on my badge?
For customer service related to your registration and badge you must contact the registration company by phone at 866-692-2071 or 980-233-3808 or you send a written request by fax to 980-233-3800.Top
12. Is transportation provided to the convention center from my hotel?
Yes – attendees have shuttle busses available which run on different routes between the convention hotels and the convention center. The routes will be published in due time before the event starts.Top
13. What are exhibitor standards?
All exhibitor contracts include a clause requiring compliance with the general conditions for participation in fairs and exhibition as well as in the special conditions for participation at American Coatings SHOW 2010.Top
14. How do I register for my exhibitor badges?
Exhibitors register by fax or online atwww.american-coatings-show.com/exhibitorinfo.
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15. Can I sell my products/services to attendees at the show?
American Coatings SHOW has a policy prohibiting direct selling and soliciting on the show floor. Exhibitors are encouraged to place orders with attendees for products/services, and accept payment for those orders while on the show floor, but the product or service ordered/purchased must be delivered to the attendee after the close of the show.Top
16. How can an exhibiting company get more exposure at the trade show?
Whether your objective is to educate attendees on our science, launch a new product line, or dominate the category, your booth space is only the start of your company’s ability to draw attention to your products or services. Make the very most of the trade show experience! Refer to the promotional opportunities we offer for a list of ideas and options. Prepare your exhibit by inviting qualified buyers before the show starts.Top
17. Can I share a booth with another company?
Yes – you can register a co-exhibitor or even several co-exhibitors. You have to send in a separate application form for each co-exhibitor and confirm that the co-exhibitor will be present with his own personnel and exhibit. The fee for each co-exhibitor is $985.Top
18. How can a group of booths be placed together?
At American Coatings SHOW exhibiting companies from foreign countries can organize a pavilion to represent their country and which groups together a certain number of companies.Top
19. What if a company is acquired or merged?
It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to notify show management in Atlanta of these situations in writing.Top
20. How do I make hotel reservations?
Every contracted and registered exhibitor receives an access code from show management which allows booking housing online atwww.american-coatings-show/exhibitorinfo at the negotiated hotel rates or contacting the Charlotte Housing Bureau.
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21. How do I obtain an invitation letter in order to get my visa to enter the US?
After registering with ACS you may go towww.american-coatings-show.com/exhibitorinfo and request a visa letter of invitation to apply for a visa.
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22. Where do I pick up my badge at the show?
Badges may be picked up at the registration counter at the Charlotte Convention Center.Top
23. May children be on the show floor?
At ACS children under the age of 16 are not permitted on the show floor.Top
24. As exhibitor, do I have to buy a conference ticket to attend the sessions?
Yes – the conference sessions are not free and exhibitors need to register to get tickets. Conference tickets are offered in different categories and prices depending on the sessions one would like to attend.Top
25. If I miss a conference session what can I do?
The conference organizer will offer recordings of all session for purchase after the event. Briefs of each session are available in print in the conference program.Top
