Where should I ship items for the PMA Canada Exposition 2007?
We recommend that exhibitors with materials needed on-site at the Toronto Congress Centre (TCC) route them through The Stronco Group. Shipping, storage and booth handling can be arranged through The Stronco Group, our Show Services Contractor; the contact is Jeff Drover at 905-270-6767. In all cases, please include the following information on your shipping label:

PMA Canada Exposition 2007
Booth #
Exhibitor Company Name
c/o Toronto Congress Centre
650 Dixon Road
Toronto, ON M9W 1J1

DO NOT ship before receiving clearance and instructions from either your Stronco rep or the Toronto Congress Centre’s material handling people; contact Pauline (at Lange’s) at 905-362-1290, ext. 234.

Who are the service providers for the Expo?
For a complete listing of all service providers for the show, see below.
• Show decorator for booths, carpeting, etc.: The Stronco Group– Jeff Drover – 905-270-6767
• Audio visual requirements: AVW-TELAV – Brian D’Souza – 416-240-7838
• Additional electrical/lighting requirements: SHOWTECH – Brad Hellas – 416-244-4899
For other requests or information, please contact Bob Moggach at 800-461-4350.

Is storage space available at the show?
Storage space is available for exhibitors. If additional or longer storage space is required, we recommend that you contact The Stronco Group, our Show Services Contractor, or Dianna Dimanno at the TCC.

What types of electrical services are available?
Each booth space is provided with a 1500-watt, 115-volt duplex receptacle. For additional electrical services beyond that which is provided, please contact SHOWTECH, the Electrical Services Contractor for the show as mentioned above.

Is Internet service available and what is the cost?
Wireless Internet access is available on the trade show floor of the Toronto Congress Centre. For e-mail and casual surfing, there is no charge. For higher bandwidth requirements, there will be an extra charge and you need to contact AVW-TELAV (Brian D’Souza at 416-240-7838).

How do we get our badges?
Exhibitors’ badge requisition and registration forms are available now on the Expo main website under Exhibitor. Please complete this form and return to the address provided on the form. If this form is received by Sept. 10, your badges will be mailed to you. If the form is received after Sept. 10, you will need to pick your badges up on-site in the registration area of the show (Berton #4, Toronto Congress Centre); please pick your badges up by 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept 22.

When is booth set up and take down?
The Stronco Group, the Show Services Contractor, has issued a schedule for access to the show floor. It is expected that all exhibitors will be able to begin booth set up by approximately 12:00 noon on Saturday, Sept. 22. The area will remain open on this day until 11:00 p.m. The loading docks will re-open on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 7:00 a.m. All booths must be completely set up by show open at 10:00 a.m. on this day. The exact schedule to arrive at the TCC will also be published on the Expo website.

The show floor closes to the public at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25; all booths must be taken down and removed from the Toronto Congress Centre by 11:00 p.m. on this day.

If you need assistance with storage or shipping, please contact The Stronco Group.

Is there a security vendor?
There will be a security person on duty, monitoring the show floor when the product exposition is not open. If an exhibitor would like additional protection, a dedicated security person can be arranged through the Toronto Congress Centre Operations Area for a fee. Please contact Dianna Dimanno at 416-245-5000, ext. 2279 for additional information.

Is booth cleaning available?
All aisles will be cleaned nightly. If you would like to arrange for individual booth cleaning, please contact the Toronto Congress Center Operations Area (Dianna Dimanno) at 416-245-5000, ext. 2279 for additional information.

Are there any special events/dinners preceding or following the show floor openings and closings?
YES! Each morning, there will be a General Session with special speakers for a cost of $15.00 per person. The Best Value badge ticket includes these sessions.

Following the product exposition on both Sunday and Monday, there will be a one-hour networking reception; you will receive two complimentary drink tickets for both receptions with the purchase of your $10 reception tickets.

Following the Monday reception, there is a Gala Dinner featuring many different kinds of foods prepared in front of your eyes, as well as entertainment provided throughout the evening by two Toronto groups – The Jazz Group and the Country Rogues. Tickets are available through registration for $50.

During the exposition each day, food will be available in a food court operated by the TCC located on the trade show floor in the back right corner.