GENERAL SHOW INFORMATION
2023 NATIONAL HARDWARE SHOW® ONLINE EXHIBITOR MANUAL
Event Quick Facts
Event FAQ’s
FREEMAN (General Contractor) – Exhibitor Kit / Rules & Regulations
1. FREEMAN Exhibitor Kit (ONLINE)
2. FREEMAN Exhibitor Kit (.pdf)
3. Artwork Submittal
4. Electrical Services
5. Fire Regulations
6. Freight Services
7. Official Contractors
8. Plumbing
9. Rigging
Rules & Regulations – Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC)
Other Important Event Documents
1. Electrical Form
2. Insurance Sample
3. Intellectual Property Guidelines
EAC – Exhibitor Appointed Contractor - DEADLINE DATE – DECEMBER 16, 2022
1. EAC Online Form
2. EAC Code of Conduct/Rules
3. EAC Insurance Sample
4. LVCC Contractor/Supervisory Personnel Requirements
Shipping/Move-In & Move-Out
1. Shipping Quick Facts
2. Shipping Labels
- Show Floor – Advanced Warehouse
- Show Floor – Show Site
- Hanging Sign – Advanced Warehouse
- Meeting Rooms – Advanced Warehouse
- Meeting Rooms – Show Site
3. Shipping Maps
- Advanced Warehouse
- Marshalling Yard
- Target Move-In Maps
4. Shipping Move-In Forms
- Cart Service
- Spotting Fee for Vehicle Displays
- Target Change Request Form – PLEASE CONTACT FREEMAN DIRECTLY
NHS BACKYARD
NATIONAL HARDWARE SHOW® Show Guide A to Z – Includes the following…
1. Display Regulations
2. General Show Information
NHS BACKYARD Rental Forms
1. Fire Extinguisher Form
2. Propane Tank Form
3. Tents
NHS BACKYARD Shipping Information
1. NHS BACKYARD Shipping Quick Facts
2. NHS BACKYARD Shipping Labels
- Advanced to Warehouse
- Direct to Show Site
3. Advanced Warehouse Map
4. Marshalling Yard Map
5. Target Move-In Maps
6. Backyard Map & POV
NHS BACKYARD Move-In Forms
1. Cart Service
2. Spotting Fee for Vehicle Displays
NHS BACKYARD Food Prep - If you will be preparing food, you must read and complete and return the following documents:
VENDOR FORMS AND DEADLINES
WHAT TO DO AND WHEN TO DO IT
Click the appropriate links under the "Contractor Type" to be redirected to the forms and/or contractor website for more information. Double-check the dates for these services by going to the forms in this manual. Show Management will not be held accountable for any misprints to any of the dates that are listed below. The responsibility lies with the exhibitor.
Note the DEADLINE DATES - completing these early can save you up to 30%
FREEMAN is the Official General Contractor of the NATIONAL HARDWARE SHOW® and will maintain an Exhibitor Service Center during set-up, show days and dismantle. All other official show contractors will also be set up in this area as well. All inquiries regarding booth services and orders should be made at the Exhibitor Service Center, including booth furnishings, labor, freight, utilities, and special show services.
Any General Contractor Questions please call Freeman at (888) 508-5054 or email ExhibitorSupport@freeman.com
Freeman Services
Discount Date – January 5, 2023
(Click “Freeman Services” above to access forms listed below)
Booth Cleaning/Porter Service
Carpet
Display Cases
Domestic Shipping
Electric – General & 24 Hour
Furnishings – Chairs/Tables
General Contractor
Hanging Signs/Rigging
Installation/Dismantling
Labor
Material Handling
Plumbing
Rental Exhibits
Show Site Storage
Signs & Accessories
Services/Forms
Refer to Forms for Advanced Rate Deadline Dates if Applicable
Contractor
Discount Date
Customs / International Freight Forwarder
PIBL, Inc.
Refer to Form