Official Contractor

The following companies have been appointed as official contractors for this event.

NOTE REGARDING SECURITY
Show Management is very security conscious. We go to great lengths to provide a safe and secure environment, where exhibitors and attendees can transact their business without distraction.

BASIC SECURITY MEASURES:
Among the Show's basic security arrangements are the following:

• Uniformed guards will be stationed at entrances and exits 24 hours a day and will patrol the exhibit floor during non-show hours.
  
• Private guards may be hired from the official guard service.
  
• Security cages for rent. Large and small safety containers may be rented from the official contractor. Exhibitors may prefer to bring a secure container of their own, such as a lockable trunk, footlocker or strongbox that can be stored out of sight in the booth.
  
• Merchandise passes. These are special forms issued by Show Management. When properly filled out and signed by the exhibitor, they tell security guards that removal of an item from the exhibit floor is authorized. (Subject to Change)
  
• A free overnight storage room where exhibitors may store valuables will be available. We recommend that especially vulnerable items be kept in the storage room during non-show hours and during set-up and dismantling. (Subject to Change).

WHAT EXHIBITORS CAN DO TO ENHANCE SECURITY:
The best security plans are dictated by common sense. At some point in the preparation of your exhibit -- before you ship your material -- it will help to take a few minutes to review everything with security in mind. Here are a few suggestions:

• Shipping cartons should not identify contents. Use coded labels.
  
• Give special considerations to prototypes, irreplaceable and highly valuable articles, or other sensitive items. Hand carry them or ship them directly to the security contractor. In the case of prototypes and such, boldly print on bills of lading the words: "DELIVER TO SECURITY." Send a copy of bills of lading to the security contractor.
  
• Be sure to send copies of Shipping Information, including all tracking numbers with your set-up people so that they know how many pieces should arrive.
  
• Booth staffing plans should take the following into consideration:
• Who will be at the booth during set-up and dismantling?
• Will an inventory list be available to check complete delivery during set-up and complete shipment after dismantling?
• Will you need a security cage?
• Will you need a private guard?
• Should you safeguard material in the free storage room during non-show hours?
• Does everyone concerned know that nothing of value should be left in containers labeled "EMPTY"?
• Things to consider in preparing your booth duty roster:
• Will someone be on duty at least a half-hour before the show opens? And until show is closed for the day? Will you schedule rotation to cover lunch breaks, etc?
  
• All of your booth personnel should be advised to wear official show badges at all times as a security measure, and to use the official Merchandise Passes when removing items from the exhibit floor.
  
• DO NOT leave laptop, purses, cell phones, cameras, blackberry’s, etc unattended.

ONE FINAL WORD ABOUT SECURITY:
The best security available is still inadequate and losses will occur, if exhibitors leave merchandise, especially valuable merchandise; unsecured in their booth overnight. Please place such valuables in the security room, overnight storage (subject to change), or otherwise secure all such merchandise at all times during the non-show hours.

Items particularly vulnerable to pilferage include DVD Players, monitors, personal computers and all small items of personal value. We strongly urge that these items be placed in the Security Room located on the exhibit floor.

We can assume no responsibility or liability for loss, damage or theft. That responsibility is yours, and we therefore recommend that you provide your own insurance coverage against all contingencies.