BREAKDOWN
Business Design Centre, London
1. Breakdown Times
Exhibition Closes
The show closes to visitors. Stands must remain fully staffed and stocked until this time. Early dismantling is not permitted.
Breakdown Window
Breakdown takes place during this period. Contractor access to the hall will be permitted only after visitors have cleared the floor.
Important: Contractual Attendance Requirement
It is an absolute contractual requirement that stands are not dismantled in any way and remain fully manned and stocked until the exhibition closes at 16:30. Contractors will only be allowed into the hall once visitors have left. All stand staff must comply with these timings.
Strict Hall Clearance Deadline — 20:00
The exhibition hall must be completely clear of all exhibits, materials and waste by 20:00 on Friday 12 February 2027. Any items left after this deadline may be treated as rubbish and discarded. Exhibitors and contractors responsible for remaining waste may be charged directly for its removal.
2. Important Breakdown Instructions
Shell Scheme Dismantling
The official show contractors will begin dismantling shell scheme stands as soon as display materials have been cleared and it is safe to proceed. Any items left unattended on stands after 18:00 on Friday 12 February may be moved to allow dismantling to continue.
Keep Valuables Secure
Remove portable and valuable items from your stand as soon as possible during breakdown. Do not leave your stand unattended until these items have been removed. The organisers cannot accept responsibility for items left unattended.
Waste Removal Is Your Responsibility
Exhibitors and their contractors must remove all stand fitting materials, carpet tape, packaging, excess literature and other waste from the exhibition hall before the clearance deadline.