Direct Shipments

Crated and uncrated shipments consigned directly to the facility must not arrive prior to Friday, August 9, 2013 at 12:00 pm. No freight will be accepted on Saturday, August 10.

Crated freight will be received, delivered to the booth and crates returned to the booth at the close of the Annual Meeting. There will be a 200 pound minimum on all material handling invoices.

Labor cannot begin until Friday, August 9, 2013 at 12:00 pm. Approval of requests will be limited and reviewed for consideration on a first-come, first-served basis. Overtime charges may apply.

Shipments Received at Warehouse

Freeman Decorating Company will receive advance freight shipments until August 2, 2013, store it, deliver it to the booth, and return crates to the booth at the close of AANA Annual Meeting. Only crated shipments may be consigned to the warehouse.

All Shipments

All rates include pickup, storage and return of materials to the exhibitor's booth at the completion of the show

All shipments must be sent prepaid. All freight shipments should be made on straight bills of lading. Bills of lading should be addressed in a manner identical to exhibit material. Correct weights should be provided; otherwise, receivers' estimated weights will prevail.

Material Handling

Force Labor

All exhibit materials must be unpacked and displays completed by 12 noon on Sunday, August 11 to permit the removal of empty crates and cartons from the exhibit floor. Any exhibitor not unpacked and set up by this time will be ordered set up by the Exhibit Management – all costs incurred will be at the exhibitor's expense.

Tipping

Freeman requests that exhibitors do not tip any employees. Any request for such should be brought to the attention of a Freeman Representative at the Freeman Service Center.

Safety

Standing on chairs, tables or other rental furniture is prohibited. Freeman cannot be responsible for injuries or falls caused by improper use of this furniture. If assistance is required in assembling your booth, please order labor on the Display Labor order form and the necessary ladders and tools will be provided.