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In this section, contractors working at MACH 2020 can find key information relating to the show. If you have a technical query and cannot find the answer on this page, please email us and we will be happy to help.
Read-only access to Exhibitor Manual coming soon.
The MTA as the owners of MACH support the 'Stop The Drop' campaign designed to promote safe working practices when working at height. The Stop The Drop website contains, toolbox talks, information sheets and safety planning tools specifically tailored to exhibitors, organisers and contractors.
Please take a moment to review the information and resources available on the site and help us to ensure that everyone on site is safe whilst working at height.
MACH 2020 is scheduled to take place as follows [please note this timetable is a guide only and is subject to amemndment]:
BUILD UP
| Day | Date | Open Hours | Comments | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 14/04/20 | 0630 - 2200 | Lifting of exhibits only – no exhibitor construction permitted | NO ADMISSION to the halls without PPE * |
| Wednesday | 15/04/20 | 0630 - 2200 | Lifting of exhibits only – no exhibitor construction permitted | NO ADMISSION to the halls without PPE * |
| Thursday | 16/04/20 | 0630 - 1500 | Lifting of exhibits only – no exhibitor construction permitted | NO ADMISSION to the halls without PPE * |
| 1500 - 2200 | Lifting of exhibits & construction for space only stands over 150m | |||
| Friday | 17/04/20 | 0630 - 2200 | Lifting of exhibits & general construction - No shell scheme | NO ADMISSION to the halls without PPE * |
| Saturday | 18/04/20 | 0630 - 2200 | General build-up | NO ADMISSION to the halls without PPE * |
| 0800 | Arrival time for shell scheme dressing** | NO ADMISSION to the halls without PPE* | ||
| Sunday | 19/04/20 | 0630 - 2200 | General build-up | NO ADMISSION to the halls without PPE * |
*Personal Protective Equipment - Hard hats and high visibility jackets are required. Safety shoes are strongly recommended and mandatory in lifting areas. Open shoes are not permitted anywhere on site during the build and break periods. Limited numbers of hard hats and high visibility jackets will be available to purchase from the organisers.
OPEN DAYS
| EXHIBIT MAINTENANCE |
EXHIBITION OPEN HOURS |
EXHIBIT MAINTENANCE |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAY | DATE | FROM hours |
TO hours |
FROM hours |
TO hours |
FROM hours |
TO hours |
| Monday | 20/04/20 | 0630 | 0845 | 0900 | 1700 | 1715 | 2000 |
| Tuesday | 21/04/20 | 0730 | 0845 | 0900 | 1700 | 1715 | 1800 |
| Wednesday | 22/04/20 | 0730 | 0845 | 0900 | 1700 | 1715 | 1800 |
| Thursday | 23/04/20 | 0730 | 0845 | 0900 | 1700 | 1715 | 1800 |
| Friday | 24/04/20 | 0730 | 0845 | 0900 | 1600 | See Breakdown | |
BREAK DOWN
| DAY | DATE | OPEN Hours | COMMENTS | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 24/04/20 | 1600 - 2200 |
General break-down (Exhibitors only) All shell stands must be cleared of fittings before 2200 but this does not apply to machinery exhibits on shell scheme stands which are on the designated lift schedule PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO ACCESS TO THE HALLS FOR CONTRACTORS UNTIL 18:00 AND HIGH VISIBILITY VEST AND CONTRACTOR WRISTBANDS WILL BE REQUIRED. |
NO ADMISSION to the halls without PPE after the announcement is made |
| Saturday | 25/04/20 | 0800 - 2200 | General break-down (all stand fittings to be removed by close) | NO ADMISSION to the halls without PPE |
| Sunday | 26/04/20 | 0800 -1800 | General break-down (lifting only) | NO ADMISSION to the halls without PPE |
| Monday | 27/04/20 | 0800 -1200 | Lifting of exhibits (all lifting has a noon deadline) | NO ADMISSION to the halls without PPE |
PLEASE NOTE: The first two hours immediately after the show closes on the last day (Friday 20/04/20), have been dedicated for exhibit decommissioning. During this time all exhibit power will remain live to allow for decommissioning and removal of oil from exhibits; the power will be turned off at 1800 unless an extension is requested with the appointed electrical contractor - GES. For obvious health and safety reasons, there will be no vehicle movement within the exhibition halls until 1800 hours, or such time as it is safe to do so.
