Category Archives: Trade Show Dictionary

Easel A stand for displaying objects. Electrical Contractor A company hired by show management to provide electrical services to exhibitors. Elevations Scaled drawings depicting front and side views of an exhibit. End Cap An exhibit space with aisles on three … Continue reading →

D.O.T. Department of Transportation. D.T. Labor Double Time Labor. Work performed on overtime and charged at twice the published rate. D/B/A Doing Business As. Damage Report A report submitted by an exhibitor to a freight company or drayage contractor itemizing … Continue reading →

C.I.F. (Cost, Insurance, Freight) A pricing term indicating that these charges are included in the stated price. C.T.S.M. Certified Trade Show Marketer! CAD/CAM Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing. Carpenter A skilled worker used to uncrate, install, dismantle, and recrate exhibit properties. Carpet … Continue reading →

Back-light A light source that illuminates translucent material from behind. Backwall The panels at the rear of an exhibit. Backwall Exhibit An exhibit that is back-to-back with another exhibit or against a building wall. Baffle A partition designed to control … Continue reading →

A A/V Audio/visual support such as television monitors, VCRs, or taped music. A/V Contractor A supplier of audio/visual equipment and services. Advance Order An order for services sent to the service contractor prior to the installation date. Compare with Floor … Continue reading →