THE CUBIC CONTENT RULE:
The Furniture Manufacturing Expo has implemented the Cubic Content Rule, which allows exhibitors to make maximum use of their booth space. Under the Cubic Content Rule, each exhibitor may build right up to the front of the booth space, up to the maximum allowable height. The height varies according to the booth type, as shown in the table and sketches below.
Please be sure to pass along these regulations to your display company, if you have one, before the construction of your booth begins. It will save your company time and money if you build your booth to be in compliance from the beginning. Large fees can accrue if you are required to alter any unapproved designs onsite.
Note that Show Management does not give variances to the Exhibit Design Regulations unless a Booth Variance form is submitted and approved in advance of the show. It is expected that each exhibitor reviews these regulations and is in full compliance. If your company fails to comply you will be required to make all necessary changes to comply, and participation at future shows may be in jeopardy.
MPORTANT: For Island and Peninsula booths, designs not approved by Show Management in advance of Furniture Manufacturing Expo will not be installed on the Show Floor
MAXIMUM HEIGHT QUICK REFERENCE GRID
Maximum Height Permitted: |
IN-LINE/LINEAR 8' FROM FLOOR TO HIGHEST POINT IN BOOTH |
PERIMETER 12' FROM FLOOR TO HIGHEST POINT IN BOOTH |
PENINSULA 20' FROM FLOOR TO HIGHEST POINT IN BOOTH |
ISLAND 20' FROM FLOOR TO HIGHEST POINT IN BOOTH |
Required To Submit Floor Plan? |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
Permitted To Hang Sign? |
NO |
NO |
YES - (UP TO 20FT) |
YES - (UP TO 20FT) |
IMPORTANT: Hanging signs must comply with the display regulations. This includes all hanging or suspended material such as banners, etc. The top of the sign (or other material) may not exceed the height limitation specific to your type of booth. Hanging signs & graphics should be set back five feet (5’) from adjacent booths.
IN-LINE/LINER BOOTH DEFINITION
Exhibit consisting of one of more standard 10’x10’ booth units in a straight line, bounded by 1 or 2 aisles.
HEIGHT
Exhibit fixtures, components, products, and identification signs will be permitted to a maximum height of 8ft (2.44m).
DEPTH
The Show follows the Cubic Content Rule, which allows exhibitors to make maximum use of their booth space. Each exhibitor may build right up to the front of the booth space, up to the maximum allowable height (8ft).
PRODUCT DISPLAY
Equipment, product, or machinery when displayed to demonstrate or simulate industrial application are exempt from the foregoing height limits, but are restricted by ceiling height, as well as building and safety codes. In consideration of this exemption the excess height must be a result of the actual height of the equipment from the exhibit hall floor to the top of the equipment. Additionally, no graphics, signage, logos, etc., may be posted on equipment above the height limit for your particular booth type.
PERIMETER BOOTHDEFINITION
Inline/Linear booth located on the outer perimeter wall of the exhibit floor.
HEIGHT
Exhibit fixtures, components, products, and identification signs will be permitted to a maximum height of 12ft (3.66m).
DEPTH
The Show follows the Cubic Content Rule, which allows exhibitors to make maximum use of their booth space. Each exhibitor may build right up to the front of the booth space, up to the maximum allowable height (12ft).
PENINSULA BOOTH DEFINITION
Bounded by 3 aisles and is 20’x20’ or larger.
NOTE: Check your Confirmation Contract to confirm your booth type before designing your exhibit. Not all booths with three open sides are considered Peninsula Booths.
HEIGHT
Exhibit fixtures, components, products, and identification signs will be permitted to a maximum height of 20ft (6.1m). Hanging signs must be set at least 5’ from backline, and at a max height of 20’ from the exhibit floor to the top of the sign.
DEPTH
The Show follows the Cubic Content Rule, which allows exhibitors to make maximum use of their booth space. Each exhibitor may build right up to the front of the booth space, up to the maximum allowable height (20ft).
APPROVAL
Booth designs not approved by Show Management in advance of the Show will not be allowed to be installed on the show floor.
ISLAND BOOTH DEFINITION
Bounded by 4 aisles and is 20’x20’ or larger.
HEIGHT
Exhibit fixtures, components, products, and identification signs will be permitted to a maximum height of 20ft (6.1m) from the floor to the highest point in the booth. Hanging signs must be set at a max height of 20’ from the exhibit floor to the top of the sign.
APPROVAL
Booth designs not approved by Show Management in advance of the Show will not be allowed to be installed on the show floor