AFS Metalcasting Congress

DeVos Place

Wednesday, April 15 - Thursday, April 16, 2026

Order GES Services by Tuesday, March 24 for Best Pricing

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Quick Facts

What's Included in the Standard Booth

  • Suppliers Package:
    Booth Size: 10' x 10'
    8' High Backwall Drape Color: Gray / Blue / Blue / Gray
    3' High Sidewalls Drape Color: Gray
    10' x 10' Pre-Cut Carpet Color: Gray
    One ( 1 ) 6' Black Skirted Table
    Two ( 2 ) Black Plastic Contour Chairs
    One ( 1 ) Wastebasket
    One ( 1 ) 17" x 11" Booth ID Sign

    Cast in North America Package:
    Booth Size: 10' x 10'
    8' High Backwall Drape Color: Blue / Gray / Gray / Blue
    3' High Sidewalls Drape Color: Gray
    10' x 10' Pre-Cut Carpet Color: Bluejay
    One ( 1 ) 6' White Skirted Table
    Two ( 2 ) Black Plastic Contour Chairs
    One ( 1 ) Wastebasket
    One ( 1 ) 17" x 11" Booth ID Sign

    Aisle Carpet Color: Pepper

Important Dates and Deadlines

All inbound carriers must check into the warehouse by 2:00 PM to be guaranteed same day unloading. Loading docks become busy and cannot always accommodate late afternoon arrivals due to heavy congestion.

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Tue. Mar. 10, 2026Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse*: 8:00 AM
Fri. Mar. 13, 2026Deadline Date for Exhibit Systems+ and Bundle+ Orders
Tue. Mar. 24, 2026Discount Deadline Date for Orders Received with Payment
Wed. Apr. 8, 2026Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges* 3:30 PM
Tue. Apr. 14, 2026Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 4:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-in
Tue. Apr. 14, 20268:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Show Hours:
Wed. Apr. 15, 20269:00 AM To 6:00 PM
Thu. Apr. 16, 20269:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Thu. Apr. 16, 202612:00 PM To 5:00 PM
Thu. Apr. 16, 2026Carriers MUST be checked in by 3:00 PM
Thu. Apr. 16, 2026All exhibitor materials MUST be removed by 5:00 PM
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Shipping Addresses


No Return to Warehouse at Close of Show Notification:
All exhibit materials will need to be shipped out direct from show site. If you use a carrier other than the official show carrier and they fail to pick up your shipment at showsite, your shipment will be re-routed to the destination on Bill of Lading.

Advance Shipment to Warehouse
GES
AFS Metalcasting Congress
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
TForce Freight 2693 Courier Drive NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49544
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on or between business days: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
  • Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Warehouse receiving hours are:
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM & Holidays.

Please refer to the GES Warehouse Closure Calendar for official closure dates.

All inbound carriers must check into the warehouse by 2:00 PM to be guaranteed same day unloading. Loading docks become busy and cannot always accommodate late afternoon arrivals due to heavy congestion.


Direct Shipment to Exhibit Site
GES
AFS Metalcasting Congress
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
DeVos Place
303 Monroe NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49503-2233
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on:
Tuesday, April 14, 20268:00 AM To 4:00 PM 

Exhibit Site Post Show Pickup
DeVos Place
303 Monroe NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49503-2233
United States of America
Post Show Pickup:
Thursday, April 16, 202612:00 PM To 5:00 PM 


GES Logistics

Shipping to the Show with GES Logistics - We Can Ship It For You

Let us handle all your shipping needs and enjoy priority move-in/move-out and more.

With decades of trade show experience, GES Logistics understands your transportation needs. As the Official Services Provider for your show, we offer a variety of fully integrated services and competitive rates that include:

  • One-way or roundtrip shipping to and from the show floor
  • Priority move-in/move-out
  • Online tracking 24/7
  • Show site GES support team
  • Consolidated invoice for shipping and material handling

Roundtrip domestic logistics for non-local shipments of 5,000 lbs or less is called Transportation Plus and also gets you:

  • 10% off material handling
  • Free weight certificate
  • No carrier wait time fees

GES will not act as Importer of Record (IOR) or Ultimate Consignee regarding exhibitor freight and will not provide a Power of Attorney to any entity regarding exhibitor freight.