Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference and Expo (WMS) 2025

Toronto Congress Centre North

Wednesday, November 12 - Friday, November 14, 2025

Order GES Canada Services by Monday, October 20 for Best Pricing

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Material Handling


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Estimating Material Handling Charges when shipping to show site
As the exclusive Material Handling contractor, GES is required to perform this service.
Material Handling Service is charged per hour and schedule with a 2 hours minimum (1 hour at move-in and 1 hour at move-out) at the expense of the exhibitor. Service over one (1) hour is charged in 1/2 hour (30 minute) increments.
Please prepay all shipping charges. GES Canada Ltd. cannot accept or be responsible for collect shipments.
Crated and uncrated shipments must be separated and clearly identified on your bill of lading.

SERVICE SCHEDULE
  • Straight Time: Weekdays from 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • Overtime: Weekdays from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Weekends from 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • Double-Time: Weekdays after 6:00pm. Weekends after 4:00pm. All Holidays.

    • Early/Late Surcharges : An additional 30% surcharge per shipment apply if freight is received before or after the published dates for shipments to arrive at show site.

    Exhibitors can also ship to the GES Advance Warehouse to pay for these additional service bene?ts:
    • Storage for up to 30 days in the Advance Warehouse
    • Delivery of shipment(s) from the warehouse to show site
    • First-priority unloading status during move-in
    • DRY GOODS ONLY
    • Shipments of loose materials will NOT be accepted at the advance warehouse

      • Advance Warehouse Service does not include the return of your shipments to the warehouse at the end of the show. Your carrier must pick-up at the show site loading dock or when available you can order Post Show Storage Service. Exhibitors selecting non-official carriers will need to make their own arrangements for pickup.

      Estimating Material Handling Charges when shipping to the advance warehouse
      Material Handling Service when shipping to the advance warehouse is charged per hundred weight (CWT) with a 200lbs. minimum at the expense of the exhibitor. PLEASE NOTE: Material Handling Charges when shipping to the advance warehouse do not include Material Handling Charges to show site. If you are shipping material to the advance warehouse you must order both services (advance warehouse and show site).
      Please prepay all shipping charges. GES Canada Ltd. cannot accept or be responsible for collect shipments.
      Crated and uncrated shipments must be separated and clearly identified on your bill of lading.

      Special Handling +40%
    • Mixed shipments or shipments of loose, padded, or uncrated materials.
    • Shipments from small couriers (UPS, FedEx, Purolator, DHL Courier, etc.) or personal vehicle.
    • Shipments are received without the order being placed.
    • Shipments with unclear identification (Show name, booth number and company name are mandatory). Please use our Shipping Labels to avoid any additional charges.
    • Shipments that are loaded by cubic space and/or packed in such a manner as to require special handling, such as ground loading, side door loading, constricted space loading, designated piece loading and stacked or oversize shipments.
    • Shipments received without bill of lading and certified weight ticket or proven inaccurate weight ticket.

      • Early/Late Surcharges : An additional 30% surcharge per shipment apply if freight is received before or after the published dates for shipments to arrive at the warehouse.
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    Machinery, Labour and Equipment

    Please note that labour and equipment for uncrating, unskidding, positioning, leveling, dismantling, recrating, and reskidding machinery and/or equipment must be ordered separately. Place your order for this through In-Booth Forklift and Labour page. If your material requires specialized rigging equipment, please notify us promptly so that we can make arrangements. When possible, supply your own rigging equipment with shipments and pre-rig your material.


    Terms & Conditions
    • Pricing is listed in Canadian dollars (CAD).
    • 100% Refund Guarantee: Customer may cancel any orders for GES products and services made under GES Standard Terms and Conditions for any reason, provided written notice of cancellation is received by GES no less than seven (7) days prior to the first day of Move-In. If Customer has made any payment to GES for the orders, GES will refund 100% of such payment less the portion of such payment for services already performed by GES such as, but not limited to, custom cut carpet, special furniture, material handling, rigging, labor, electrical services or graphics.
    • A credit card is mandatory to order this service. Orders will not be processed until payment has been received.
    • We understand that your calculation is only an estimate. Invoicing will be done from the actual weight or time. Adjustments will be made accordingly.
    • Collect shipments will not be accepted.
    • GES is not responsible for concealed damage, damage to loose or inadequately packed shipments or loss of merchandise after delivery to booth.
    • It is the exhibitor's responsibility to secure and maintain loss & damage insurance coverage for their exhibit
    • Early/Late Surcharges - A 30% surcharge per shipment apply if freight is received before or after the published dates for shipments to arrive at the warehouse or at show site.
    • GES reserves the right to change labourers and/or rates as shifts change.
    • Gratuities, in any form, are prohibited.
    • All claims or discrepancies must be settled at the GES Service Centre prior to show closing.
    • GES Limits of Liability & Responsibility apply to this service.