Services Offered

Deadline for Service forms: Friday, 3 May 2019

Carpeting

All stands and aisles are carpeted with the exception of the D'Vine Life, Truly Artisan and D'Vine Style.

Carpeting on stands will be Charcoal.

Alternative, colour options can be ordered by completing Form No.10.

Download the PDF Carpeting Brochure here

  • Should you not require carpets on your stand, please indicate on the Carpeting Form No. 10 by deadline date, 3 May 2019.. This will alleviate unnecessary time delays spent lifting carpets during build-up and prevent a penalty charge of R200 per tile, should a request be made during build-up.
  • Any soiled/damaged or missing carpet tiles will be charged to the Exhibitor at R500 per tile ex VAT.
  • Please do not use glue to affix your own floor covering. Only double-sided carpet tape is to be used to affix carpeting to the floor.
  • Use heavy duty plastic/similar covering on to cover carpet tiles to avoid damage to the carpets.
  • Any carpet tape not properly removed will be charged to the exhibitor.

Carpets not required

To alleviate unnecessary time delays during build-up and prevent a penalty charge of R200 per carpet tile, please indicate on Form 10 by deadline date, 3 May 2019 if you want your carpeting to be removed from your stand as you will be providing your own flooring/carpets.

Electrical Services

Refer to contract regarding electrical package ordered – number of plug/s and fluorescent/s light dependent on size and number of stands:

  • Floor space only stands include a plug point(s) only.
  • Package stands include plugs and fluorescent lights.

Should you require any additional lighting or electrical points, please complete Form No. 12. Only the electrical contractors hired by the Organisers are permitted to carry out electrical installations and will be supplying a stand-by service for the duration of the exhibition for their electrical equipment.

Electrical brochure can be downloaded here

Read the Electrical Safety Regulations here

A certificate of compliance (COC) to be issued for the electrical installation.

If the COC is not received before the show opens, power will be disconnected until certificate is received.

Credit Card Facilities

If you have a existing card terminal please contact you’re banking facility for details on how to set up a temporary station at the show. As an alternative Wappoint can supply mobile credit card terminals that allow you to process transactions without the need to install a telephone line.

Contact Wappoint: Heloise Fourie – heloisef@wappoint.co.za or call 021 3000 121

Furniture Hire

Exhibitors needing to hire furniture must complete Form No.11 – there is no furniture supplied on stands. Delivery of furniture will be on Thursday, 23 May 2019. Please ensure a representative from your company is on your stand to sign and take delivery of furniture ordered.

Do not remove furniture hired from your stand after close of show Expo Guys will collect.

Download Expo Guys Furniture brochure here

If you need specialized furniture, make use of another one of our preferred furniture suppliers, Inspire Furniture

Download Inspire Furniture brochure here

Portage / Drayage

TST Management & Logistics is the official on-site handling and drayage agent for the expo. The drayage system includes conveyance of exhibition materials from the loading bays during build-up, delivery to your stand and re-delivery from your stand to the loading bays on breakdown.

The use of trolleys during show open hours is not permitted.

Read more on portage services

For further assistance contact Tyron on 082 450 3480 or tyron@tstonsite.co.za.

Media Office

A Media Office will be set up next to the Organisers Office, in the Deli Area in Topaz Room 2 for the duration of the exhibition and is run by our Public Relations Department.

HOMEMAKERS Expo PR Executive, can be contacted on 0861 11 HOME/4663 or e-mail: pr@homemakers-sa.co.za

Remember to submit press releases by no later than 3 May 2019.. Any product launches, new releases and newsworthy material is welcome and HOMEMAKERS will endeavor to get best coverage and exposure for all submissions.

Plumbing & Water Supply

It is illegal to use fire hydrant hoses to supply water to stands. They are for emergency use only and seals must remain intact and not tampered with.

An exhibitor requiring running water for their exhibits e.g. small pools, spas, pool equipment, fish tanks, water purifiers etc. must order water and waste service requirements on Form No. 6

Only exhibitors with a stand situated over the water and drainage ducts can have access to the service.

Please contact Michelle Crouwkamp on 086 111 4663 or michelle@homemakers-sa.co.za for more information.

No water may be emptied into the ducts. There are drainage points on the floor and water must be released correctly, via a hose and into the correct outlet in the ducts.

Any damage to electrics in the ducts from water will be invoiced to the exhibitor.

List of Service Forms