Exhibit Supplier Contacts

For assistance in executing a GE exhibit, contact the account manager assigned to your business, shown in the chart on the following page.

Note: GE Corporate Marketing Communications oversees the

GE exhibit program.

To provide feedback on the designated exhibit supplier, contact:

Expotechnik has been designated through GE’s formal bid process as the single-source supplier for all GE exhibits.

With headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and Frankfurt, Germany, Expotechnik manages the GE exhibit program throughout the world.

Daphne Edwards

Manager – GE Identity Program

GE Corporate Marketing Communications

3135 Easton Turnpike

Fairfield, CT 06431

203 373-3041, DC: 229-3041

Fax: 203 373-3247, DC: 229-3247

Daphne.Edwards@corporate.ge.com

Expotechnik Offices

Atlanta

1300 Northbrook Pkwy., Suite 150 Suwanee, GA 30024

800 989-8277, 770 277-1120 Fax: 770 277-1920

Germany

Aarstraße 176, Taunusstein 1

65232 Germany

49-6128-2690, Fax: 49-6128-21546

Expotechnik Managers

Director, Germany

Peter Soschinski

General Manager, United States

Jim Dock (pager: 888 206-1736) jdock@expotechnik.com

Operations Manager & Special Projects

John Pomper (pager: 888 206-1756) jpomper@expotechnik.com

Design Manager

Frank Emde (pager: 888 204-0886) femde@expotechnik.com

Planning Logistics Manager

Steve McIntire (pager: 888 206-1761) smcintire@expotechnik.com

Expotechnik Account Managers

Larry Oley (pager: 888 206-1754) loley@expotechnik.com

LeeAnn Ryan (pager: 888 206-1760) lryan@expotechnik.com

Rick Schoof (pager: 888 206-1759) rschoof@expotechnik.com

Eric Snyder (pager: 800 480-3815) esnyder@expotechnik.com

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banner graphics

a custom graphic element hung from a beam or placed between posts, used to display graphics such as the GE identity elements (for example, the graphic signature and the Dynamic Monogram) in a large format

beam

the extruded aluminum horizontal member used to connect posts and form the framework to affix ceiling panels, light fixtures, and graphics, available in six lengths: 2m, 3m, 4m, 5m, 6m, and 7m

cantilever ceiling arm

the aluminum element that projects from a

post or beam to support a ceiling panel, used when the panel is connected on only one side

ceiling panel

the module of translucent white cloth used with posts and beams to control exhibit lighting while making the exhibit attractive and inviting, available flat or arced in a variety of sizes up to 3m x 3m

connector

the cast aluminum piece used to join

•wall frames to each other and to posts and beams

•posts and beams to each other

(See also flexible connector and 90° connector.)

cross-aisle exhibit

a configuration using two aisle spaces directly across from one another

door panel

the module having the same dimensions as and used in place of a wall panel to provide access to storage areas or privacy in conference rooms

double-deck exhibit

a configuration with a second level having at least one set of stairs, which—for tradeshows held in the United States and thus subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act—requires either

•a wheelchair-accessible ramp or elevator

•the provision of all second-level activities also on the first level

element use cost

the rental fee for an individual exhibit element in a single tradeshow

end cover

the finishing piece used on the exposed side or top of a wall panel to hide, for example, electrical wires and electronic cables

exhibit use cost

the total rental fee for all the elements used in a single tradeshow

flexible connector

the cast aluminum piece used to join two wall panels at an angle greater than 90°

foundation rail

the extruded aluminum piece, 4" in height, used at the bottom of a wall panel to provide stability (Note: A foundation rail is included in the wall panel element use cost.)

graphic rail

the extruded aluminum piece used with a

wall panel to hold a light box, text, photograph, product, or specialized panel

header

the top 14" of a wall panel or the module used at the top of custom-height walls built from

individual wall panels, used to display, for example, the graphic signature, available in two standard colors: light grey and white

(For approximations of the standard colors and recommended custom colors, see Section 06: Typical Exhibit Graphics, “Exhibit Colors & Materials,” page 06.02.)

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individual wall panel

the module used to create a custom-height wall, available in sizes with the same width as either the full wall panel (39”) or the half-wide wall panel (19”), but only one section in height (39”) and capable of being assembled up to four panels high using connectors

(Note: Foundation rails and end covers can be attached to individual wall panels.)

island exhibit

a configuration providing access from all sides, which generally affords greater height and accessibility than linear exhibits but is not always permitted by tradeshow management

light fixture

any of the sources of artificial illumination, including

• the two basic sources:

-the light bar, attached to a beam, containing a series of low-voltage lamps, either

·downlights to provide general illumination

·tracklights to highlight products or graphics available in two sizes: 2m or 3m

-the wall light, attached to a wall panel, containing a low-voltage lamp to light a product or graphics on walls, available in lengths from 18" to 42"

• the two special-use sources:

-the spot special

-the directional halogen lamp

lightwall

an internally illuminated curved structure with a translucent white surface used in addition to or in place of wall panels to

•provide lighting

•make the exhibit attractive and inviting

•provide a pleasing contrast between the curved surface of the lightwall and the right-angle structure of the modular exhibit elements

•display the GE identity elements such as the graphic signature and Dynamic Monogram in a large format

linear exhibit (also aisle exhibit or inline exhibit) a configuration defined by an aisle on one side and other exhibits or walls on three sides

modular exhibit element

any of the lightweight, interchangeable, reusable and easy-to-assemble parts that form the physical basis of the GE exhibit program

90˚ connector

a cast aluminum piece that joins wall panels at right angles; specifically, a

•2-way connector attaches two wall panels

•3-way connector attaches three wall panels

•4-way connector attaches four wall panels

overlay

a surface attached directly to a wall panel or lightwall to display color and graphics; specifically, a

•graphic signature overlay displays a graphic signature on a header and is available in three standard widths, each 14" in height: 1m, 2m, and 3m

•Dynamic Monogram overlay displays the Dynamic Monogram

•graphic overlay displays custom graphics such as headlines, text, and photographs or illustrations

panel skin

the surface element used with a wall frame and

a foundation rail to make up a wall panel, available in two standard colors: light grey and white

(For an approximation of these colors, see Section 06: Typical Exhibit Graphics, “Exhibit Colors & Materials,” page 06.02.)

(Note: A standard-color panel skin is included in a wall panel element use cost.)

peninsula exhibit

a configuration defined by another exhibit on one side and aisles on three sides

portable exhibit

a configuration, typically no longer than 10', that either

•stands on the floor (the standing exhibit)

•sits on a table (the tabletop exhibit)

and can be easily carried and set up by one person and checked as airplane luggage or shipped as an overnight package

(For examples, see Section 03: Portable Exhibits.)

post

the extruded aluminum vertical member used to support beams, ceiling panels, and light fixtures, available in five heights: 2.4m, 3m, 4m, 5m, and 6m

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road box with tools

the implements required to set up and dismantle an exhibit

(Note: A road box with tools is not included in an exhibit use cost.)

shelf

any of the aluminum modules used to support and display three-dimensional objects such as products or literature, including:

•the lead shelf, with a flat back edge and a curved front edge, 39" x 8" (at the widest point of the curve), that attaches to a wall panel

•the post shelf, shaped like a quarter-circle with two flat edges at a right angle and a curved front edge, 30" x 18 1⁄2", that attaches to a post

•the post double shelf, like the post shelf but with two shelves, which can be used to hold a card reader

T-foot base

the stabilizing element attached to the bottom of a wall composed of three or more wall panels with none connected at a 90˚ angle, which extends in both directions perpendicular to the panel

tradeshow services

any of the services and supplies required to set up, operate, maintain, and dismantle an exhibit at a tradeshow: for example, setup and dismantle laborers, security guards, cleaning service, and drapers; and fabric, audiovisual equipment, flowers, beverages, water, and electricity

(Note: Tradeshow services are not included in an exhibit use cost. The designated exhibit supplier can estimate the cost of the services required for a specific tradeshow and provide the services at cost.)

use cost rental fee

(See element use cost and exhibit use cost.) (Note: Custom elements, graphics, and tradeshow services are not included in a use cost.)

wall frame

the extruded aluminum member, 3" thick,

• used with

-a panel skin and a foundation rail to make up a wall panel (Note: A standard-finish wall frame is included in a wall panel element use cost.)

-a connector to join wall frames to each other and

to posts and beams

• available in

-three standard sizes: 39" x 96", 39" x 82", and 19" x 96"

-two standard finishes: Platinum Grey or white

wall panel

the primary exhibit module,

•composed of a wall frame, panel skin, and foundation rail

•used to define the physical parameters of the exhibit and to display graphics

•available in two standard sizes:

-39" x 96" (full wall panel)

-19" x 96" (half-wide wall panel)

(Note: A foundation rail and standard-color panel skin are included in a wall panel element use cost.)

wall-to-cabinet connector

the element used to attach a wall panel to a storage unit, providing additional stability

wall-to-post connector

the element used to attach a wall panel to a post