kbb Birmingham 2024 Breakdown 

• Please note that the exhibition will close at 16:00 on Wednesday 6^th March. Between 16:00 and 17:00 gangway carpet will be removed so please do not place any items on the gangway carpet. Please note that no exhibits are to be removed before the exhibition closes at 16:00 on Wednesday 6^th March. This includes packing up literature and taking down graphics. No contractors will be permitted access to the halls at least 17:00.
• Any exhibitors wishing to remain in the exhibition hall after 18:00, for any period of breakdown, must be wearing safety shoes and a high visibility jacket, or they will be asked to leave until they have acquired the appropriate items.
• All Shell Scheme Stands are to be clear by 22:00 on Wednesday 6^th March
• All Space Only Stands are to be clear of the halls by 14:00 on Friday 8^th March.
• Anyone deemed to be under the influence of alcohol will be asked to leave the hall during breakdown.
• Power and water supplies to all stands will be terminated 30 minutes after the close of the exhibition, unless an extension has been specifically pre-arranged with GES.  
• Any exhibitor who has hired furniture & display systems from the official contractors should ensure that cupboards are emptied, and all graphics taken down as soon as the show closes on Wednesday evening to enable collection by these contractors.
  

We would like to remind exhibitors that stand spaces must be left completely clear and free of rubbish after breakdown. As above, costs for any abandoned items will be charged back to the relevant exhibitor after the show. In order to ensure charges are not issued unnecessarily we ask that all exhibitors and appointed contractors report to the Organisers Office prior to departure for a Floor Manager to sign off your stand space.  Anyone not doing this is liable for any charges raised by the Organisers after the event.

There will be a considerable number of vehicles all trying to access the halls at the same time on Wednesday evening and space is limited.  Please be patient and co-operate with the Traffic Marshals at all times.  Please also do not bring your vehicles down to the hall until you are ready to load and then remove it as swiftly as possible to prevent unnecessary congestion.

Any vehicles wishing to access the loading bays should register at Car Park N12 from 08:00am.

Access to the loading bays are first come first served, vehicles will be put into a queue and will be able to come into the hall as soon as space becomes available.

Exhibitors Cars

• In order to minimise delays you are requested to hand carry your items to the normal car parks if at all possible. Shuttle buses to the car parks will run until 18:00h on Wednesday evening.

Breakdown

• The NEC Voyage Control System does not apply for the show breakdown procedure.
• Breakdown instructions will be issued by the show organiser, once the show is open.

Cars:

• On the breakdown day, please park in the allocated exhibitor car parks.
• Following show close, any cars or cars with trailers will be granted access to the rear of halls via the relevant gate.
• Any cars arriving before the show breakdown time will be turned away.

Commercial vehicles:

• Commercial vehicles arriving for breakdown should report to the designated free lorry park on the last day of the show - the lorry park will be open at 07.15hrs onwards.
• Vehicles will be queued in lines by hall number on a first come first served basis.
• Vehicles can then park free of charge in the queue through the day until breakdown commences.
• Vehicles will be released down to the halls on a first-come-first-serve basis, once all the cars have parked up and if space is available.

Exhibitors are reminded that overnight and breakdown are classed as “high risk” periods, in terms of security, and are asked to observe the following:

• Look after your valuables at all times.
• All portable exhibits, computers, furniture, graphics and valuables should be removed from the halls, as soon as possible after the close of the exhibition.
• While the Organisers take every precaution to ensure the safety of the exhibition, neither they nor their contractors can take responsibility for any losses or damages that occur.  

We have a strict zero waste policy. Please make every effort to consider your waste and sustainability responsibilities. All exhibitors and their contractors are responsible for ensuring that their stands are dismantled within the time period given, and that all exhibits, equipment, stand fitting materials, waste and literature are removed from the hall.

Please also take note of the following:

• Literature should not be left in the halls as charges will be levied for clearing / recycling, and charged back to the relevant exhibitor after the show
• Charges will be levied for abandoned waste and for any damages to the fabric of the building within or around their stand space - including damage to the hall floors, walls and columns, paint spills & marks etc.

GES Logistics are available to assist you in transporting your waste materials from the venue.

Freight Forwarding, Freight Handling, Shipping, Customs & Onsite Lifting Supplier Name: GES Logistics

Tel: +44 (0) 121 824433

Email: [email protected]

Alternatively, onsite waste removal can be pre-ordered via the NEC if you are not able to remove from site yourselves. It is strongly recommended that you read the information on cleaning and waste within the venue regulations to ensure you have booked the required services - waste removal is significantly cheaper when ordered in advance.

Waste removal is not free of charge and services should be pre-ordered in advance from The NEC It is your responsibility to manage your stand build waste.  https://www.thenec.co.uk/exhibitors/products-and-services/?e=3814&s=11289