AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT

Audio visual equipment is available from Harry the Hirer. All requirements are to be confirmed by Monday 17 March, with any late orders still accepted, but attracting a late fee. Please refer to the flyer included in this handbook or contact Paul Elliott on +61 2 9666 8699 or 0439 519 424. Visit the web-site www.harrythehirer.com.au to gain an idea of your exhibiting requirements.

CAR PARKING FOR EXHIBITORS

The most convenient car park for Exhibitors is car park P6-F. When leaving the Loading Dock, turn left into Murray Rose Avenue, take another left onto Australia Avenue and proceed to P6-F. Cost of parking is $3* per hour to a maximum of $15.00* per day. Automated parking machines accept coins only and are available in carpark P6-F.

COMPUTER HIRE

Computer and associated equipment is available through Harry the Hirer. Please keep in mind that if you require an internet connection you are required the fill in the Communications Order Form and return to the venue also. All requirements are to be confirmed by Monday 17 March, late orders that are accepted will attract a late fee. Please refer to the flyer included in this handbook or contact Paul Elliott at Harry the Hirer on +61 2 9666 8699 or 0439 519 424. Before making contact with Harry the Hirer please visit the web-site www.harrythehirer.com.au to gain an idea of your requirements.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

FFTSE gives environment concerns a high priority and has incorporated environmental conservation initiatives throughout the planning. We strongly encourage our suppliers, exhibitors, buyers and visitors to adopt sound environmental practices that will reduce waste, conserve energy and other resources and offset carbon emissions.
Practices include:
Recycling of paper and cardboard.
Reduce handouts and go for paperless educational sessions by offering information on USB's or websites post show .
Print non date specific promotional products such as event satchels, notebooks, etc so they can be used in following years.
Replace bottled water with water stations and paper cups constructed from recycled paper.
Turn off computers and lighting once a show has finished
Double sided printing of documents
Use of recyclable visitor bags
Reducing the paper and documentation that is normally used at exhibitions by using a Stand Tracker.
Do not allocate excessive amounts of materials
Designing signage that is reusable
Reduce printing of emails and correspondence.
General water saving - minimal usage, no leaks
Encourage staff to use public transport to and from the venue
Recognise the venues environmental policy by adopting their recycling and energy reduction procedures.
Small changes can heavily reduce our impact on the environment and by working together; we can ensure a brighter, greener future for all involved. If you would like to view Sydney Olympic Park's policy please contact Rowena via email rowenar@fullfrontalexpo.com or phone +61 3 9888 3459

FREIGHT FORWARDING/SHIPPING AGENT/FORKLIFTS/MATERIALS HANDLING

Schenker Logistics has been appointed the official contractor for both domestic and international freight forwarding for FFTSE. Schenker will arrange all local, interstate and international transport services including delivery onto each exhibitor's stand at the exhibition venue. Storage of early consignments, packing materials during the exhibition and storage after the exhibition can also be arranged.All fork lifts and other materials will also be handled by Schenker Logistics.Prior to the exhibition, Schenker Logistics will contact all exhibitors to ascertain specific transportation and other requirements. This service is available at a cost to all exhibitors. Schenker will invoice exhibitors direct. Visit http://www.schenker.com.au

FURNITURE

Furniture and display equipment is available from the preferred contractor, Harry the Hirer. Price lists and order forms are to be provided with the exhibitors manual. To view the products on-line please visit www.harrythehirer.com.au and click on the Exhibition link.

LIGHTING/POWER

Each nine square metre shell scheme will be supplied with two 120 watt spotlights and one four amp single power outlet. Additional power, electrics and lighting can be ordered from the official service provider Harry the Hirer. Please note any on-site changes will incur a fee for late bookings.

All lights are to be turned on in the morning and turned off at night. This task is to be carried out with appropriate care and vigilance. Please report any failures so that they can be attended to promptly.

PHOTOGRAPHER

Only the official photographer will be allowed access to the Exhibition. Exhibitors wishing to use their own photographer must seek permission from the Organiser. Please contact Rowena Rowbotham on 9888 3459 or rowenar@fullfrontalexpo.com for further information.
Mac Hamilton Photography
Phone: 02 9918 0210
Mobile: 0411 807 256
Email: maxwell@comcen.com.au

SECURITY

Security will be provided by guards operating from 0500 hours on Tuesday 15 April until move out is complete. While every precaution is taken, the organisers accept no responsibility for any loss or damage which may occur to persons or property at the exhibition from any cause whatsoever. It is your responsibility during show hours to have a staff member present on the stand 15 minutes before opening and until all visitors have left for the day.

It is highly advisable that no personal valuables are left on stands. Report the disappearance of any goods immediately to the organiser's office.

SHOW GUIDE

The FFTSE Show Guide is the official publication for the exposition. A copy will be provided to each visitor in a FFTSE Showbag. This free publication will feature a list of exhibitors, product analysis, and information regarding each companies nominated architectural product, plus a floorplan and appropriate general information.

It will also contain a review of tile and stone standards and current statistics relating to local and international consumption of tile and stone. The Show Guide will also feature the entire Tile and Stone and Architectural seminar programmes and several important articles. It is anticipated that many industry professionals will retain the Guide as a useful long term reference document.

TELEPHONES & INTERNET CONNECTIONS

The venue can provide a wide range of services including a limited number of telephone, fax and data lines. To order, please fill in the appropriate form and return to the venue. Maximum number of lines is 16.