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LABOUR (Organisers & Exhibitors)

It is recommended that all labour within the Centre engaged in servicing the Exhibition be party to the Constitution and Working Rule Agreements for the National Joint Council for the Exhibition Industry and the National Exhibition Electrical Joint Industrial Council. In addition for any specialist tasks correctly trained and certificated labour must be used.

Gallowglass Ltd
Tech West House
10 Warple Way
London
W3 0UE
Tel: 0845 300 2468
Fax: 0845 300 9966

LASERS (Organisers & Exhibitors)

Any company proposing to use lasers must inform their Project Manager immediately together with details of laser equipment, a drawing of the stand and the location of the beam. The Local Authority Regulations, which apply to laser use within exhibition venues, must be strictly adhered to (further details available on request). Please note 28 days notice will be required.

LICENCES (Organisers & Exhibitors)

Licences may be required for the following activities:

• Entertainment
• Music: PPL / PRS
• Video: VPL
• Cinema (or public viewing of films)
• Smoke Machines
• Lasers
• Special Treatments (i.e. therapy treatments etc)

For further details, please contact your Project Manager.

LIFTING/FREIGHT FORWARDING (Organisers & Exhibitors)

There are no trolleys for Exhibitor use available at the BDC.

Full lifting service can be hired in advance from Worldwide Exhibition Specialist Limited, details below:

Worldwide Exhibition Specialists Ltd
York House
Langston Road
Loughton
Essex IG10 3TQ
Tel: 020 8508 2224
Fax: 020 8502 4969
Email: mail@worldwidexpo.co.uk

In order to guarantee the safe and timely arrival of your valuable materials at this exhibition, they can also provide the following services:

• UK Transport and Distribution
• UK Warehousing
• Lifting, Handling and Site Installation
• International Freight Forwarding from Door to Stand
• Customs Clearance

For Exhibitors/Organisers who are importing material from outside the European Community, Worldwide Exhibition Specialists Ltd can also take care of the procedure required for TEMPORARY IMPORTATION of your materials and the necessary paperwork to return them without payment of Import Duty or Sales Taxes. An order form is enclosed in this manual, which can be utilised in your exhibitor’s manual.

LIFTS (Organisers & Exhibitors)

There is a passenger lift for visitors in the entrance foyer. (Please note that this is switched off during build up and breakdown to avoid misuse). It is NOT for the carriage of goods.

There are 2 goods lifts in the Loading Bay for the delivery of stand materials and exhibits.

Main Hall
Goods Lift - Size 4000mm x 1900mm x 1900m (height)
Capacity 3000kg

Gallery Hall
Goods lift - Size 5500mm x 2550mm x 2500mm (height)
Capacity 3000kg

Exhibitors/Contractors should be aware that there are a number of doorways to pass through when taking items from the goods lifts to the Mezzanine floor. A site survey is advised for any

exhibitors/contractors who wish to view the access/egress at the centre. Please contact your Project Manager to arrange an appointment. A list of the doorway dimensions is available upon request.

LIVESTOCK, ETC. (Organisers & Exhibitors)

Before allowing any fish, livestock, other animals, insects, reptiles, birds etc. on site, written permission MUST be obtained from your Project Manager. All the relevant authorities rules and regulations must be adhered to at all times.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES (Organisers)

It is recommended that all dealings with the Local Authority should be channelled through the Project Manager. The Business Design Centre comes under the jurisdiction of Islington Borough Council.

LOST PROPERTY (Organisers & Exhibitors)

There is a lost property office in the BDC and any item found should be handed into Security at Main Reception. The property will be held for up to three months and all claims should be made to the Head of Security on 020 7359 3535.

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