Exposition Information
Exhibition Dates  
Monday, May 3 Tuesday, May 4 Wednesday, May 5
Exhibit Hall Hours - 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Exhibit Hall Hours - 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Exhibit Hall Hours - 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall - 5 p.m.–6 p.m. Reception in the Exhibit Hall - 4 p.m.–5 p.m.  
Booth Size The standard booth size is 10' by 10'. Minimum: 1 booth. Maximum: None.
Booth Rates
Example of Booth.
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Base rate: $27.50 per square foot or $2,750 for a standard booth
Examples of booth costs:

10' x 10' = $2,750
10' x 20' = $5,500
10' x 30' = $8,250

Booth cost includes standard draperies, siderails (33" high) and a standard sign (44" x 9"). The cost also covers removal, storage and return of empty crates, 24-hour guard services, general lighting and general cleaning.
Assignments

Booth assignments will be based on the following factors (not in order of importance):

  1. Previous show participation
  2. Size requested
  3. Advertising with Iron & Steel Technology
  4. Date of receipt of application and deposit
Booth Limitations Standard Booths: No backwall, sidewall, drapes or other booth construction may exceed 8' in height. This includes signs, emblems, trademarks, medallions, cutout letters, etc.

Island/Peninsula Booths: May exceed 8' up to a limit of 12' in height if they occupy 400 square feet or more.

Perimeter Booths: May exceed 8' up to a limit of 12' in height.

The limits outlined above do not apply to machinery or equipment as regularly built and used in the steel industry.
Exceptions to the above rules must be approved by show management.
Unacceptable Exhibits Operating exhibits are encouraged. However, any and all unusually dirty, noisy or hot machinery and equipment should be properly enclosed to respect the rights and safety of others.
Hall and Booth Restrictions Aisle: 10' wide except as noted

Floor Load: 350 lbs per square foot except over utility tunnel where floor load is 400 lbs per square foot.

Exhibit Area: Concrete base floor
Installation Will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday, April 30, 2010, and must be completed by Sunday, May 2, 2010, at 4 p.m.
Removal The removal of all exhibit materials begins Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 3 p.m. and must be completed by Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 11 p.m.
International Trade Fair Provisions The Exposition has been designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce as an International Trade Fair under the provisions of the Trade Fair Act of 1959. Working with the Expositions customs broker, exhibited materials and equipment can be brought into the U.S. duty-free. For further information, please contact the Exposition Manager.
Payment Information To confirm a booth reservation, a 100% deposit is required at time of application. Please complete booth registration form and send all payments in U.S. dollars (drawn on U.S. bank) to: Association for Iron & Steel Technology, 186 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086.
Association for Iron & Steel Technology
186 Thorn Hill Road • Warrendale, PA 15086-7528 USA
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