MACH 2020 will be in build between 14 April – 19 April but certain days are limited to certain activities or restricted by stand size; please check the event timetable carefully to find out when you will be permitted onsite.
It is imperative that all deadlines are met during the build-up; exhibits must arrive in good time for the allocated lift-in slots.
Access To Mach 2020
Please ensure your staff and contractors have the correct security passes and PPE or they will be denied entry.
Exhibitor Passes
All exhibitor staff must be wearing a CDM wristband in order to access the hall during build/break. Exhibitor badges will be needed to access the halls during open days during times that the halls are not open to the general public.
Register your staff for exhibitor badges through the Exhibitor Zone on the MACH Website for Exhibitor badges and on the Contractor Nomination and Wristband Form to request the CDM wristbands.
Contractor Passes:
Contractors will require a CDM wristband in order to gain entry during build-up and break-down.
Exhibitors will need to fill out the
Contractor Nomination and Wristband Form to request CDM wristbands for their contractors; the operations team will then send these direct to your contractors.
Vehicles:
- Those exhibitors allocated a lifting time or build time during the restricted access days will be issued with special access passes for vehicles delivering exhibits and for contractors / designers overseeing the lifting.
- Vehicles arriving during the general build period will be queued and released down to the halls by the traffic martials.
- On the final day the NEC will be running a deposit system – please refer to the Parking page for additional information.
| Day |
Date
|
Open Hours |
Comments |
Safety |
| Tuesday |
14|04|20 |
0630 - 2200 |
Lifting of exhibits only: no stand construction permitted |
No admission without PPE* |
| Wednesday |
15|04|20 |
0630 - 2200
|
Lifting of exhibits only: no stand construction permitted
|
No admission without PPE |
| Thursday |
16|04|20 |
0630 - 2200
1500 - 2200
|
Lifting of exhibits only: no stand construction permitted
Construction of space only stands over 150m²
|
No admission without PPE |
| Friday |
17|04|20 |
0630 - 2200 |
Lifting of exhibits and general stand construction.
No shell scheme
|
No admission without PPE |
| Saturday |
18|04|20 |
0630 - 2200
0800 - 2200
|
Lifting of exhibits and general stand construction.
Shell scheme stands available for set-up**
|
No admission without PPE |
| Sunday |
19|04|20 |
0630 - 2200 |
General build-up |
No admission without PPE |
*Personal Protective Equipment
High visibility Vest - Required at all times throughout build up and break down
Hard Hat - Mandatory: Tuesday-Friday, in areas where lifting is being conducted and otherwise as designated by the Organisers/Floor Managers.
Safety Shoes - Safety shoes are strongly recommended and mandatory in lifting areas. Open shoes are not permitted anywhere on site during the build and break periods.
A limited stock of hard hats and hi-vis vests will be available to purchase onsite in the CDM Site Office located in Hall 17
**Note for Shell Scheme Stands: Please be aware that whilst we will be working to construct the shell scheme stands as quickly as possible, we cannot guarantee when a particular stand will be ready. We therefore recommend that exhibitors do not arrive to set-up their shell stands before Saturday morning.
| Day |
Date |
Exhibit Maintenance Opening Times |
Exhibition Opening Times |
Exhibit Maintenance Opening Times |
| 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 |
The break period for MACH 2020 is 3 days - please note that this includes Saturday and Sunday and you may need to arrange for transport at the weekend if allocated a lifting slot on these days.
| Day |
Date
|
Open Hours
|
Comments |
Safety |
| Friday |
24|04|20 |
1600 - 2200 |
General breakdown (exhibitors only)
All shell scheme stands must be cleared before 2200*
|
PPE will be required when announced by the organisers.
All exhibitors are recommended to have their PPE equipment
to hand or they will be denied entry.
|
| Saturday |
25|04|20 |
0800 - 2100 |
General breakdown
All stand fittings must be cleared before 2200
|
No Admission without PPE |
| Sunday |
26|04|20 |
0800 - 1800 |
Breakdown - Lifting only |
No Admission without PPE |
| Monday |
27|04|20 |
0800 -1200 |
Breakdown - Lifting Only
All halls must be cleared by the 1200 deadline
|
No Admission without PPE |
*This deadline does not apply to machinery exhibits that are scheduled to be lifted during breakdown
PLEASE NOTE: The first two hours immediately after the show closes on the last day (Friday 24/04/20), 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 18:00 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 18:00 hours, or such time as it is safe to do so.
Machinery Lifting:
In order to complete the lifting within the break schedule exhibitors will be allocated a specific lifting slot: ALLOCATED LIFTING TIMES ARE NOT NEGOTIABLE, exhibitors must have transports ready for their allocated lifting slots and additional charges may be incurred by exhibitors who miss their assigned slots.
