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CANCELLATION OR INTERRUPTION INSURANCE:  Insurance that protects a show organizer against financial loss or expenses incurred when contractually specified "perils" necessitate canceling or relocating show, or cause a reduction in attendence.

CANPOY:  An overhead projecting cover.

CANVAS:  Material used for outdoor banners.

CARAVAN:  Multiple exhibit shipments transported from one trade show to another trade show in a sufficient quality to create a truckload, or loads, that will be transported to destination without transfer.

CARNET:  A customs department permitting the holder to carry or send merchandise temporarily into certain foreign countries (for display, demonstration, or similar purposes) without paying duties or posting bonds.

CARPENTER:  Skilled craftsperson used in the uncrating, installation, dismantling, and recrating of exhibits and displays. Note: Individuals perform this type of labory with a variety of job titles throughout the world. Even in the US, titles vaery from city to city. Work that is done by a carpenter in one city may be done by a stagehand in another.

CARPET:  Floor covering for booth or aisle.

CARPET PIG:  A rectangular pallet with two long sides commonly used by contractors to move and load carpet.

CARPET TAPE:  Tape used to adhere edge of carpet to floor.

CARRIER:  Transportation company transporting freight (van line, common carrier, rail car, airplane.)

CEILING DECOR:  Suspended decorations to enhance the appearance of the hall.

CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION:  A document certifying that merchandise (such as perishable goods) was in good condition immediately prior to its shipment.

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE:  A basic element of an effective risk management program. Serves as evidence of the financial capability of an indemnitor who has executed an agreement in favor or an organization. Most show organizers require a certificate of insurance from every exhibitor, just as most facilities require one from show organizers.

CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN:  A document, required by certain foreign countries for tariff purposes, certifying as to the country of origin or specified goods.

CHERRY PICKER:  Equipment capable of lifting a person or persons to a given height. Also known as a High Jacker or Boomlift.

CLAMP=ON FIXTURE:  Electrical fixture with c-clamp device for attaching to display.

CLASSIFICATION (Rating):  The freight class to which an article is assigned for the purpose of applying transportation charges. Exhibit material is typically rated as class 125.

CLEAN BILL OF LADING:  A receipt for goods issued by a carrier with an indication that the goods were received in apparent good order adn condition, without damages or other irregularities.

CLEANING SERVICES:  Janitorial service provided to exhibitors by a service contractor.

COAT TREE:  Hat or coat rack.

COD (Cash on Delivery):  Cash or check paid for goods at delivery, which may include the cost of shipping.

CO-LOCATE:  To hold two related shows at the same time and in the same place.

COLUMN:  A pillar in an exposition facility which supports the roof or other structures. Usually denoted on floor plan as a solid square.

COMMON CARRIER:  An individual, partnership, or corporation which transports persons goods for compensation. For exhibit materials, usually accepts only crated or cased goods and consolidates freight of more than one exhibitor into one shipment headed for a particular location.

COMPANY TRUCK:  An exhibitor's private vechicle for transporting exhibit material to and from a trade show.

CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE:  Loss or damage to the contents of a package that is not apparent until opened.

CONSIGNEE:  Organization or person to whom goods are shipped.

CONSIGNMENT:  Delivery of merchandise from an exporter (the consignor) to an agent (the consignee) under agreement that the agent sells the merchandise for the account of the exporter. The consignor retains title to the goods until the consignee has sold them. The consignee sells teh goods for commission and remits the net proceeds to the consignor.

CONSIGNOR:  A person or company shown on a bill of lading as the shipper.

CONSOLIDATE:  Shipping freight to a central depot where several loads bound for the same destination are put together before being shipped to that destination.

CONSULAR DECLARATION:  A formal statement made to the consul of a country, describing goods to be shipped.

CONSULAR INVOICE:  A document required by some countries describing a shipment of goods and showing information such as the consignor, consignee, and value of shipment. Certified by a consular offical of the country, it is used by the country's customs official to verify the value, quantity, and nature of the shipment.

CONSUMER SHOW:  An exposition that is open to the public. Typically an admission fee is charged. Also known as a Public Show.

CONTRACTING:  A system in which all or part of the product or the work to be done is sublet to contractors.

CONVENTION:  A broad term that can refer to a large meeting, an exhibition, or a combination of the two.

CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU:  An organization that promotes a city's facility and attractions to tourists and business travelers, and helps show managers and meeting planners with event preparation.

CONVENTION CENTER:  An exposition facility that is also referred to as Facility or Hall and may be purpose-built, converted municipally or privately owned.

CONVENTION SERVICE MANAGER:  Hotel employee responsible for convention requirements.

COPY PANEL:  Item or area for graphic communication.

CORNER BOOTH:  An exhibit space with exposure on at least two aisles. Some shows charge premiums for these corners.

CORPORATE EXHIBIT:  An institutional exhibit telling the story of the company without intentionally marketing product or service.

CORPORATE SHOW:  A show produced by a corporation that is not a show management company. Exhibits are limited to products and services of that corporatioin or its marketing partners; no competitors participate.

COUNTER:  A working cabinet for display, demonstration, or registration.

COUNTER HEIGHT TABLE:  Table raised to counter height; 42 inches.

CRAFT UNION:  A labor organization, the membership in which is restricted to individuals possessing or working at a specific skill or trade, such as die making, carpentry, or plumbing.

CRAFTSPERSON:  An individual who provides actual services on the show floor; usually a unionized worker. Also knowns as Laborer.

CRATE:  Container used for shipping displays; usually made of wood.

CRATING LIST:  Names the contents ofwhat is enclosed inside a crate, i.e., exhibit pieces, carpet, ect.

CROSS-BAR:  Rod used in draping or as a support brace.

CUSTOM BROKER:  Person or company which provides customs-clearing services to shippers of goods to and from another country.

CUSTOM CARPET:  Upgraded carpet with special colors provided by the official contractor.

CUSTOM EXHIBIT:  An exhibit which is a unique solution to the specific requirements of the user.

CUSTOM HOUSE:  An individual or firm licenced to enter and clear goods through customs.

CUSTOMS:  The governmental authorities designated to collect duties levied by a country on imports and exports. The term also applies to the procedures involved in such collection.

CUT & LAY:  Installation of carpet other than the normal booth or aisle size, generally at an increased cost. Any other size than a 9'x10' standard carpet.

CUT RATE:  Cost per "hundred weight."

CWT:  An abbreviation for Per Hundred Weight.

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