METALfab 2024 - Already Exhibiting? - National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association

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We're glad you have decided to exhibit at the metalworking industry's premier trade show! METALfab is where new products are launched, quality sales leads are gathered, and relationships are made and strengthened! The information on this page will help you properly plan your experience at METALfab 2024!

Show Dates and Location

Location

201 Rep. John Lewis Way South

Nashville, TN 37203

URL: www.nashvillemusiccitycenter.com

Move-In Hours

Monday, January 22: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Platinum/Gold/Silver Sponsors only)
Tuesday, January 23: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (All Exhibitors)
Wednesday, January 24: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (All Exhibitors, Final Setup Within Booth Space Only)

Show Hours

Wednesday, January 24: 12:40 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, January 25: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, January 26: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Move-Out Hours

Friday, January 26: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Please note that all items must be removed from the show floor by 9:00 PM 01/26/24)

Registration & Housing

METALfab Registration & Housing is now open! American Tradeshow Services (ATS), our official registration company, sent an email to your primary point of contact for the show, with instructions on how to register your booth personnel. During the registration process, you will receive instructions on how to book your rooms through our discounted room blocks.

Please note that all booth personnel must be registered in order to receive a badge and to gain access to the tradeshow floor.

We will never reach out to you regarding hotel rooms. The only official housing communication will come directly from NOMMA or AFA. If you receive solicitations for housing reservations at METALfab 2024, please send an email to METALfab@nomma.org and will will send official Cease & Desist Orders.

Exhibitor Portal Access

Available to confirmed exhibitors only, the Exhibitor Portal is where you will make payments, download invoices & receipts, update your booth contacts, make changes to your online company descriptions, etc. Your primary logistics contact as designated by your company is the only person who has access to this portal. The portal can be accessed online, using the UserName and Password provided when you signed up. If you have any trouble accessing the portal, please contact Jim Hawarden at METALfab@nomma.org or at (314) 561.6717. Please note that this is a different system from your NOMMA Member Profile.

Exhibitor Services Manual

The Exhibitor Services Manual (ESM) is a comprehensive resource for exhibitors to prepare for FENCETECH/METALfab 2024 and is provided by our new general services contractor, The Expo Group (TEG). Links for booth services, FENCETECH/METALfab approval forms, shipping information, a directory of service contractors, etc. can be found within this resource.

TEG sent out the Exhibitor Services Manual to all exhibitors on Friday, October 13 and have been sending it out on a weekly basis to all exhibitors. This email contained a customized link for each company.

If you have not seen this email, you can reach out to them directly by phone at (800) 822-4342 or by email at ExhibitorService@TheExpoGroup.com

Become a Sponsor

According to a study conducted by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), sponsorships can increase booth traffic by 104% - generating more traffic, more leads and more value for your marketing dollar! Optimize your exhibiting investment and increase your ROI by choosing the perfect pre-made package, or work with our sales team to create a custom package from the many exciting options we are offering this year. View this year's opportunities. Or, if you're ready to lock in your opportunity and show your support of NOMMA and the ornamental and miscellaneous metals industry, reach out to us directly at METALfab@nomma.org.

Exhibitor Media Resources

Promote your presence at this year's METALfab by sharing one of the social media images below on your preferred platform and including the hashtag #METALfab2024.

Important Dates

Wednesday, September 27

Registration & Housing Open

Monday, October 2

100% of booth and sponsorship balances due

Week of Monday, October 9

TEG releases the Exhibitor Services Manual

Friday, December 22

Lead Retrieval early ordering deadline for ATS

Wednesday, December 27

TEG Discount Pricing Deadline

Tuesday, January 2

First Day for TEG Warehouse Deliveries

Friday, January 12

Last Day for TEG Warehouse deliveries without an additional surcharge

TBD

Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) forms due

Monday, January 22

Show-Site shipping delivery at Music City Center begins at 8:00am
Early Set-Up for Platinum, Gold, Silver & Bronze Sponsors begins at 8:00am

Tuesday, January 23

General Move-In & Exhibitor Set-up: 8:00am-5:00pm (All Exhibitors)

Wednesday, January 24

Final Set-Up within booth space only: 8:00-10:00am

Friday, January 26

Last day of exhibits. Dismantle begins at show close (1:00pm)
Dismantle/Move-Out: 1:00pm-9:00pm (All items must be removed from the show floor by 9:00pm)

Insurance

Insurance is required for ALL exhibitors

All exhibitors are required to have general liability insurance coverage from an insurance company in good standing, with minimum policy limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

This insurance must be in force during the lease dates of the event (January 22-26, 2024), naming the American Fence Association (3751 Main St., Suite 600 #373, The Colony, TX 75056) as the certificate holder and as additional insured.

Have coverage? Please forward your Certificate of Insurance to METALfab@NOMMA.org.

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