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Microsoft Announces 2012 CES Will Be Its Last

Redmond, WA –Microsoft announced yesterday that 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) will be its last to feature a keynote presentation and booth. "We won’t have a keynote or booth after this year because our product news milestones generally don’t align with the show’s January timing," wrote Frank Shaw, corporate vice president, corporate communications, in The Official Microsoft Blog.

CES, produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), is coming up January 10-13 in Las Vegas. "Microsoft is one of our 10 largest exhibitors but not in the top five," Karen Chupka, senior vice president, events and conferences, CEA, told Trade Show Executive.

Microsoft has a 16,000 square foot booth at the entrance to the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center along with meeting rooms and hospitality suites totaling 3,000 nsf. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is scheduled to deliver the pre-show keynote at next month’s CES.

Will Microsoft’s decision hurt CES? The organizers said they have received expressions of interest for that space from companies on the long waiting list for Central Hall exhibit space. In past years, Central Hall exhibit space has sold out within hours, the CEA reported. In addition, Microsoft is not expected to be fully absent; the company will have a presence in the show in other ways. And history reveals that when an anchor exhibitor drops out of any trade show, it is often back within a few years.

The 2010 CES ranked #1 on the Trade Show Executive Gold 100 last year, attracted 126,641 total attendees and 2,491 exhibiting companies, covering 1.4 million net square feet of exhibit space.

"Microsoft let us know that they did not plan on taking exhibit space during space selection but wanted to have conversations with us after the show about how their various business units may participate in 2013," Chupka told Trade Show Executive. Microsoft has a 20-year working relationship with the CEA. "We look forward to working with CEA for many years to come," said Shaw.

 

By Danica Tormohlen, contributing editor

Exhibitors Carpet Xmas 2011

Another Year helping customers across the US get a real value for there money. Exhibitors Carpet Service has been offering any style or color of flooring for any trade show or convention and always a friendly voice on the end of the phone line. With our father Norman leaving us this year -  gone to a better place - the team he has built for the past 37 years is in place and ready for a terrific 2012.  BG

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When you want to spice up the old exhibit up - try a custom inlay,logo or border with a custom color.

We can dye any of our styles any PMS color you want. We have color pom sets at our offices in Las vegas and Chicago .

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What the General Services Contractor Does at Trade Shows

 

For the most part, the official exclusive general service contractor supplies exhibitor services. They play a key role by providing a wide variety of goods and services required to produce a trade show.

The general services contractor lays out the exhibits, creates floor plans, and sets up and dismantles the pipe and drape on the show floor.

They rent furniture, floor coverings and a vast array of booths. They even install and remove the aisle carpet. Exhibitors Carpet has worked and even provided carpet to all the general contractors nationwide. GES or now called Global Experience Services used ECS carpet services for over 15 years- in Chicago and Las Vegas.

The general services contractor has several key roles and is responsible for decoration, freight and labor management.

• Decoration includes an extensive inventory of furniture rental equipment, which includes such items as tables, chairs, desks, easels, sofas, etc. They also offer carpet rental with a variety colors to choose from. The general services contractor utilizes the most modern technology available to create everything from simple signs for your booth to large banners. They can match logos, colors, create a new look for your exhibit, or rent you a sophisticated booth that can result in significant cost savings.

• Material handling/drayage pertains to the moving of freight from the warehouse or loading dock to the booth, storing empty crates during the show, returning empty crates to booth after show and from the booth to the loading dock, and also between booths.

• Labor management for material handling and decoration consists of several different unions such as Teamsters, machinery movers, riggers, carpenters, and decorators. If you require labor in your booth, it is important that you order as far in advance as possible.Below is a sample of the shows GES is contracted for the next few months.The contractor does shows at convention centers and hotels.

• 	Fashion Center Dallas January	Thu 1/26/12	Dallas Market Center
  	Southeast Soccer Expo	Fri 1/27/12	Cobb Galleria Centre
  	New York State Podiatric Clinical Conference	Fri 1/27/12	New York Marriott Marquis
  	Seattle International Boat Show	Fri 1/27/12	CenturyLink Field Event Center
  	International Salon & Spa Expo	Sat 1/28/12	Long Beach Convention Center
  	Craft & Hobby Association	Sun 1/29/12	Anaheim Convention Center
  	HYPACK	Mon 1/30/12	Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
  	AAPPO 2012 Annual PPO Forum	Mon 1/30/12	Ritz Carlton Amelia Island
  	CalNENA Conference	Mon 1/30/12	Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
  	Event Live Expo 2012 and Club + Venue Design Expo 2012	Wed 2/1/12	Los Angeles Convention Center
  	TD Ameritrade Institutional National Conference	Wed 2/1/12	Orlando World Center Marriott, Cypress 3 Ballroom
  	Hanger Education Fair	Wed 2/1/12	Rio All-Suite Casino Resort
  	American Academy of Dental Group Practice	Wed 2/1/12	Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
  	ITEXPO East 2012	Wed 2/1/12	Miami Beach Convention Center
  	Marine West	Wed 2/1/12	South Mesa Staff NCO Club/Motorcycle Lot
  	Orgill Spring Dealer Market	Thu 2/2/12	Orange County Convention Center - North Halls
  	Las Vegas International Sportsmen's Exposition	Thu 2/2/12	Las Vegas Convention Center
  	California Pharmacists Association OUTLOOK 2012	Fri 2/3/12	Sacramento Convention Center
  	MBA's Commercial Real Estate Finance/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo	Sun 2/5/12	Atlanta Marriott Marquis
  	SCCM Critical Care Congress	Sun 2/5/12	George R Brown Convention Center, Exhibit Halls A3-B3
  	ENKWSA	Mon 2/6/12	Sands Expo and Convention Center
  	MODEX 2012	Mon 2/6/12	Georgia World Congress Center
  	AESP's National Conference & Expo	Mon 2/6/12	Hilton San Diego Bayfront
  	2012 Thermo Fisher Scientific Customer Channels National Sales Meeting	Tue 2/7/12	Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, Hall D
  	Advance Automotive Batteries Conference	Tue 2/7/12	Omni @ ChampionsGate Resort, National Ballroom
  	Dell Field Readiness Seminar	Tue 2/7/12	Mandalay Bay Convention Center
  	Grand Slam Club/Ovis Eighth Annual Hunter & Outfitter Convention	Wed 2/8/12	Grand Sierra Resort
  	W.A.C.E. Annual Conference	Wed 2/8/12	Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
  	World Symposium 2012	Wed 2/8/12	Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
  	Inside Social Media	Wed 2/8/12	Concourse Exhibition Center
  	Aging Services of Minnesota	Wed 2/8/12	Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
  	Medicine Meets Virtual Reality	Thu 2/9/12	Newport Beach Marriott, Grand Pacific Ballroom Salon D-F
  	American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting	Thu 2/9/12	McCormick Place, Halls D1/D2 Lakeside
  	Motor Trend International Auto Show - Baltimore	Thu 2/9/12	Baltimore Convention Center
  	Western Hunting & Conservation Expo	Thu 2/9/12	Salt Palace Convention Center
  	Off Price Specialists Show - Winter	Fri 2/10/12	Sands Expo and Convention Center
  	ICON 2012	Sun 2/12/12	Phoenician Resort
  	American Moving & Storage Association	Sun 2/12/12	Red Rock Hotel and Casino Resort, Red Rock Ballroom & Charleston Ballroom
  	HELI-EXPO 2012	Sun 2/12/12	Dallas Convention Center
  	FN PLATFORM	Mon 2/13/12	Las Vegas Convention Center
  	North American Communication Resource	Tue 2/14/12	The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
  	Southeastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting	Wed 2/15/12	New Orleans Sheraton
  	InformexUSA 2012	Wed 2/15/12	New Orleans Ernest N Morial Convention Center
  	1st Annual Utah Governor's Energy Development Summit	Wed 2/15/12	Salt Palace Convention Center, Hall 1
  	ICOI Winter Symposium	Thu 2/16/12	Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Sapphire Ballroom
  	NABA 2012 Reno Show	Thu 2/16/12	Reno-Sparks Convention Center
  	The NATSO Show	Sun 2/19/12	Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Octavius Ballroom
  	National Religious Broadcasters Association Convention	Sun 2/19/12	Gaylord Opryland Convention Center
  	American Meat Institute Annual Meat Conference	Mon 2/20/12	Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
  	Western Veterinary Conference	Mon 2/20/12	Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Shoreline AB
  	True Value 2012 Spring & Rental Market	Mon 2/20/12	Orange County Convention Center -West Building, Halls A-B
  	MBA's National Mortgage Servicing Conference & Expo	Tue 2/21/12	Orlando World Center Marriott, Palms Ballroom
  	International Wireless Communications Expo	Wed 2/22/12	Las Vegas Convention Center
  	ICSC 2012 Mid-Atlantic Idea Exchange	Wed 2/22/12	Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center
  	PBMI Drug Benefit Conference	Wed 2/22/12	Talking Stick Resort
  	AUSA Winter Symposium & Exposition	Wed 2/22/12	Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
  	Southern Nursing Research Society Annual Conference	Thu 2/23/12	Hilton New Orleans Riverside
  	Mac Tools Tool Fair	Thu 2/23/12	Gaylord Opryland Convention Center
  	2012 AO Multispecialty Meeting	Thu 2/23/12	Disney's Contemporary Resort
  	ENA Leadership Conference 2012	Fri 2/24/12	Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
  	ASDIN Annual Scientific Meeting	Fri 2/24/12	New Orleans Sheraton
  	Greater Milwaukee Auto Show	Sat 2/25/12	Frontier Airlines Center, Halls A-D
  	PTR International Tennis Symposium	Sun 2/26/12	Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Regency Hall
  	2012 Grainger Show	Mon 2/27/12	Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
  	IECA Environmental Connection 2012 (EC12)	Tue 2/28/12	Rio All-Suite Casino Resort
  	DVCon 2012	Tue 2/28/12	Doubletree Hotel San Jose
  	Search Marketing West 2012	Tue 2/28/12	San Jose McEnery Convention Center
  	Aquaculture America 2012	Wed 2/29/12	Paris Las Vegas
  	Global Pet Expo	Wed 2/29/12	Orange County Convention Center -West Building, A-B
  	32nd Annual San Diego Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium	Thu 3/1/12	Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo Ballroom
  	California Association of Directors of Activities	Thu 3/1/12	Grand Sierra Resort, SUMMIT PAVILION
  	Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Educational Conference	Thu 3/1/12	Red Rock Hotel and Casino Resort
  	International Boating & Water Safety Summit	Sun 3/4/12	Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
  	Innovations (League for Innovation in the Community College)	Sun 3/4/12	Marriott Philadelphia
  	NACDS 2012 Supply Chain & Logistics Conference	Sun 3/4/12	Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, D-I
  	RE/MAX R4	Mon 3/5/12	Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Shoreline A
  	2012 APPL Partnership Convention & Trade Show	Tue 3/6/12	Las Vegas Hilton, Barron
  	IADC/SPE Drilling Conference	Tue 3/6/12	Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
  	The Travel Goods Show	Tue 3/6/12	Las Vegas Convention Center
  	Game Developers Conference 2012	Wed 3/7/12	Moscone Center, ALL HALLS
  	Fred Hall Show, Long Beach	Wed 3/7/12	Long Beach Convention Center
  	Drosophila Research Conference	Wed 3/7/12	Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers
  	ARA International Awards Market	Wed 3/7/12	Las Vegas Convention Center
  	Natural Products Expo West/Engredea	Fri 3/9/12	Anaheim Convention Center
  	National Association of Student Personnel Administrators	Sun 3/11/12	Phoenix Convention Center - North Building
  	CICA 2012 International Conference	Sun 3/11/12	Westin Kierland Resort and Spa
  	Cornwell Quality Tools	Mon 3/12/12	Paris Las Vegas
  	Pittcon 2012	Mon 3/12/12	Orange County Convention Center -West Building, A-B
  	World Of Asphalt and AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo	Tue 3/13/12	Charlotte Convention Center
  	Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show	Tue 3/13/12	Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Halls
  	Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit	Tue 3/13/12	Washington State Convention Center
  	Midwest Poultry Federation (MPF) Convention	Wed 3/14/12	Saint Paul RiverCentre
  	2012 Plastics Recycling Conference	Tue 3/20/12	Hyatt Regency Atlanta
  	Multi-Unit Restaurant Technology Conference	Wed 3/21/12	Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
  	California & Pacific Southwest Recreation & Park Training	Wed 3/21/12	Long Beach Convention Center, Hall A
  	AONE 45th Annual Meeting & Exposition	Thu 3/22/12	Hynes Convention Center
  	American College of Cardiology	Sat 3/24/12	McCormick Place, South Halls A1 & A2
  	ASD Las Vegas March	Sun 3/25/12	Las Vegas Convention Center
  	Disaster Recovery Journal	Sun 3/25/12	Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Vera Cruz B & C

MINExpo® 2012 in Las Vegas Exhibit Space at Record Clip

Exhibit space for MINExpo INTERNATIONAL^® 2012 continue at a record clip.

Expectations are that all space in the 11 halls being used for the show will be sold out by the end of the year.

Current space reservations in North, Central and South halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center and the outdoor Silver Lot total 725,800 square feet compared to 521,950 square feet reserved for the same period at MINExpo^® 2008.

Exhibit space is sold out in both the North and Central halls at this time and exhibitors have booked almost 85 percent of the available space in South 3 Hall. Outdoor space is still available in the Silver Lot, located immediately in front of the Convention Center.

While space sales are 39 percent ahead of the 2008 show at a comparable time, the number of exhibitors also is up – by 20 percent – over the previous show. These are strong indications that MINExpo^® 2012 will be the largest and most comprehensive show yet.

Exhibitor Briefing Meeting— January 18-19, 2012

The Exhibitor Briefing is an excellent opportunity for exhibitors – large and small – to hear from experts about how they can optimize their MINExpo^® investment and gain the best results from the show.

Exhibitors Carpet staff will be there to meet with various contractors and Show Management staff, review your carpet needs, that you will require as an exhibitor, tour the Convention Center and get all your questions answered. 

 

• North Hall Target Plan
• South Hall Target Plan
• Central Hall Target Plan
• Silver Lot Target Plan

Exhibitor Tips on Trade Show move IN and OUT

When your on the road at a show , ECS is there to make your life easy. ENJOY

The show schedule consists of three time periods: move-in, show and move-out hours. It is important to understand the show schedule so you can effectively schedule your time and ensure all components run smoothly. Exhibitors Carpet has over 35 years of experience moving in and out of shows with our flooring materials.

Move-in / Installation of Exhibits

The reason it is important to be acquainted with the installation hours is because most shows have a freight target move in schedule. The only exhibitors who are exempt from the target date rules are those who choose to ship their freight to the General Contractor´s warehouse. In that case, the General Contractor assumes responsibility for compliance with the target date schedule. On most shows we ship the carpet and pad to advanced warehouse to insure carpet is installed before the exhibitor arrives.

Show / Exhibition Hours

During show hours, absolutely no shipment, equipment or material may be brought onto the show floor. Therefore, you are required to have your booth completely set before the show opens. Most shows allow exhibitors with badges access to the exhibit hall early each morning on show days. This allows you time to tweak anything in your booth before the show opens. Be sure to review the show hours so you know when you can enter the hall and when the show closes each day. Exhibitors Carpet Service provides any fixing of seams before the show opens at no charge.

Move Out / Dismantling Hours

The schedule of dismantling exhibits is also significant since you may need to order labor for the dismantling of your exhibit - or additional staff members may be coming to help dismantle your booth. Please make special note that in accordance with the display rules and regulations, no exhibits or display may be dismantled prior to the official close of the show or penalties may be incurred.

At the close of the show, the exclusive general service contractor labor and all independent contractor labor will be allowed on the show floor. The general service contractor will roll up the aisle carpet for the return of the empty crates and cartons. You can assist in this process by keeping all materials out of the aisle. Be patient, as this will take some time to complete. All cardboard boxes and fiber cases will be returned first followed by large crates. Please be sure to make your travel arrangements accordingly to allow yourself enough time to finish packing your materials for shipment.

The move-out schedule will indicate the date and time that all materials are required to be removed from the exhibit hall. With carpet rental from ECS carpet , all you do is pack your materials up and leave the rolling and shipping to us.

National Hardware Show 2012 Las Vegas Convention center

National Hardware Show 2012

The National Hardware Show in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV is the prime time & place for face-to-face sourcing, trading and learning for the $343 Billion dollar US home improvement and DIY markets. It’s the source for products sold for the home, after the home is built and attracting a worldwide audience of more than 27,000 industry professionals.

The National Hardware Show 2012 online EXHIBITOR MANUAL with all the information and services available to you for the event is coming out soon.. Included in the manual is the Exhibitor Action Checklist which will give you information on important vendor deadlines and forms so you can stay ahead of the game as you prepare for the show. Make sure you contact Jim or Megan about the special carpet and flooring packages ECS carpet will be offering this year. We offer a 100 % value and comfort satisfaction gaurentee.

Show Dates

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 - Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Show Times

Tuesday, May 1: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, May 2: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, May 3: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Targeted Move-In Map By Hall will be posted soon.

About The National Hardware Show®
The National Hardware Show® celebrates a rich history spanning 67 years of serving the home improvement marketplace. From its early beginnings in New York during the post-World War II housing boom and eventual move to Chicago in the 1970s to today's current location in Las Vegas, the National Hardware Show® continually evolves through the industry's involvement, commitment and passion to improving America's quality of life through their homes. Today, the National Hardware Show® is the place for global manufacturers, associations, organizations and the media to unveil their new products, ideas and insights to a broad spectrum of home improvement resellers.