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S.T. Labor
Straight Time Labor. Work performed during normal work hours at the standard rate. Compare with D.T. Labor, Overtime.
Schematic Model
A diagram in model form.
Scissors Lift
A motorized platform used to lift people to a given height.
Scooter
An electric or gas cart used to transport people and materials.
Scrim
Fabric which is opaque when lighted from the front and transparent when lighted from the rear.
Security Cages
Cages provided to exhibitors for locking up materials.
Self-contained Exhibit
A display which uses the shipping case as an integral part of the exhibit.
Service Desk
The location at which exhibitors order services from show management.
Service Kit
A packet of show-related information and order forms provided to exhibitors by show management. Also called Exhibitor Kit.
Set Up
The process of erecting an exhibit from its components. Also called Assembly, Installation.
Set-up Drawing
Drawings which give detailed instructions for the installation of an exhibit.
Shipping Case
A reusable container for transporting exhibit materials.
Shipping Crate
A wooden container for transporting exhibit materials, which may be designed for a single use or custom built for extended reuse.
Show Break
Time specified for the closing of an exhibition and beginning of dismantling.
Show Decorator
A company or individual responsible for providing draping, carpeting, and signage services for the trade show and its exhibitors.
Show Manager
The organizer and operator of an exposition.
Show Office
The show management office at an exposition.
Show Photographer
The show management appointed photographer for an exhibition.
Show Producer
An individual or company which manages trade shows, including leasing the exposition facility, hiring official contractors, and promoting the show.
Show Rules
The general rules and regulations governing a specific trade show.
Shrink Wrap
A process used to seal materials in transparent plastic.
Side Rail
A low divider wall, usually pipe and drape, used to divide one exhibit space from another.
Sign Standard
A frame on a stand into which a sign can be inserted for display.
Silk Screen
A method of creating graphics with a reusable stencil.
Skid
A low wooden frame used to support heavy objects or groups of materials for easier handling. Usually used as a platform for objects moved by forklift. Also called Pallet.
Skirting
Decorative covering around tables and risers.
Smoker
Ashtray stand.
Soffit
A lowered portion of a ceiling.
Space
The area occupied by an exhibitor in the exhibition hall.
Space Rate
The cost per square foot of exhibit area.
Sparky
Electrician
Special Handling
Applies to exhibit shipments requiring extra labor, equipment, or time for delivery to exhibit space.
Spotlight
A lamp that provides a defined circle of light.
Staging Area
A location used for demonstrations.
Stanchions
Posts used to support signage or other elevated objects.
Stand
European term for booth.
Stock Exhibits
A predesigned display modified for a particular use by the exhibitor.
Subcontractor
An individual or company retained by a general contractor to provide services.
Swag
Stuff We All Get, or Stuff We All Giveaway.
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