EXHIBITOR MANUAL
DATA CAPTURE​
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Successful exhibitors know post-show follow-up is what really counts. Ensure you capture the data from all of the contacts you meet at the show with Barcode readers available from QRS. Please use the following links to order: -
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Factories of the Future
Barcode reader order page: http://www.onlineregistration.co.uk/cgi-bin/reg.pl?showdir=gbmedia/18&formname=datapensfactory
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DELIVERY & REMOVAL OF GOODS
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Please arrange items to be delivered to your stand at times when you will be there to receive them as the Organisers and venue staff cannot sign for or take responsibility for deliveries. Deliveries to the side of the hall will cease 15 minutes before the show opens to the public on each open morning.
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Deliveries can be sent to:
Stand Number
Company Name
Contact name and mobile number
Factories of the Future Expo
Central Hall
Manchester Central Convention Centre
Petersfield
Manchester
M2 3GX
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Please note that access to the Central Hall is via Albion Street, M1 5LN
No goods will be accepted into the venue before the event loading-in date.
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Due to Health & Safety regulations delivering goods to stands during the opening hours of the event is not permitted.
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To view a Location map of the venue please click the link below and enter the venue postcode M2 3GX
Important Procedures for Vehicle Access to the Exhibition
1 – Exhibitors arrive onsite and access the Central Hall via Albion Street, M1 5LN
2- After completing a pass to display in your vehicle you will be directed to the Hall when there is space available for you
3 – When you are ready you will need to move the vehicle to Manchester Central NCP there a discounted rate of just £12 per day for the event. Please use discount code EXHIBMC and book by clicking here - We advise that bookings are made at least 24 hours before arrival..
Please note that Manchester Central NCP has a 2m height limit. Manchester Central cannot provide car parking on its immediate premises
Build-Up - All vehicles wishing to unload should follow the points above. All stock and materials should be unloaded as quickly as possible and vehicle removed to the outer car parks. This will help free up space for more vehicles to gain access to the rear of the halls.
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IMPORTANT High visibility jackets must be worn at all times during build up and break down. These can be purchased on-site.
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Open Period - Any exhibitor restocking is to be done in the morning prior to show open. Once the show is open each day there is a strict no trolleys policy so any deliveries must be hand carried to your stand. There is also no vehicle access once the show is open as all vehicle doors and exits must be kept clear.
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Breakdown - Will commence once ALL delegates have vacated the hall. Small vehicles will have priority to access the rear of the hall via the Gates once the show has closed. Larger vehicles will be queued on the designated area at the back of the hall. All vehicles will be sent to the loading bays at the side of the building once space becomes available.
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The following points must be adhered to during build up / breakdown:
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All corridors and Fire Exits are left clear to ensure access is maintained at all times.
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Appropriate footwear must be worn – open toes shoes are not permitted during build-up or break-down.
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As laid out in the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, under no circumstances are children of 16 and under (including babes in arms and toddlers) allowed in the event during the build-up or breakdown.
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DIRECTIONS TO MANCHESTER CENTRAL
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DISABLED FACILITIES
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Exhibitors participating at Factories of the Future Expo are required to meet their legal responsibilities under the Equality Act 2012 (replacing the former DDA – Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
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There are about 10m disabled people in the UK. Many of their disabilities are hidden – for example epilepsy, diabetes and mental ill health - so it is best to plan to meet the needs of a broad community.
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Access for disabled people is not only about physical access to buildings for wheelchair users but also includes access to written information for people with visual impairments and access to the same standard of service for all. It is important to take account of health and safety legislation, which has primacy over the disability regulations. For more information and industry best practice guidelines visit http://www.aeo.org.uk/files/eguide.pdf
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The venue have a small number of self-propelled wheelchairs available for occasional use by less able visitors to the venue. We can’t guarantee availability so please make arrangements in advance with m.smith@gbmediaevents.com.