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RAIL:  A low divider between exhibits; usually a 3 foot high pipe and drape.

RANK & FILE:  The membership of a union other than officers adn officials.

RATE BASIS:  A formula of the specific factors or elements that contribute to making of a rate. A rate can be based on several factors (i.e. weight, classification, distance, measure, packaging, ect.)

REAR ILLUMINATED:  Technique of lighting color transparency or adlux from rear.

RECALL:  Requiring employee to return to work after he or she has left for the day (or night).

RECONSIGNMENT:  Changing the consignee or destination on a bill of alding while the shipment is still in transit.

REFURBISH:  To repair damage, renew surfaces and replace graphics as necessary to recondition an exhibit to extend its lifespan.

REGIONAL SHOW:  A show targeted to attendees from a specific geographical area that may be a stand-alone event or a regional version of a national show.

REGISTRATION:  The process of obtaining information from an event's participants, including name, company affiliation and address, plus any other information that show management chooses to request.

REGISTRATION AREA:  Designated area, usually outside the exhibit hall or meeting room, where registration takes place.

REINFORCED VINYL:  Covered cord, wall coverings or upholstery material. Vinyl laminated with fabric.

RELAY:  Electrical device used to interrupt or sustain flow of current. Commonly used in low voltage systems for programmed effects.

RELEASE FORMS:  Form provided by show management to permit removal of goods from exhibition during show hours.

RELEASED VALUE:  Carriers' liability is limited to 30 cents per pound of weight of lost or damaged article.

RENTAL BOOTH:  Complete exhibit offered to exhibitors on a rental basis.

RENTAL FURNITURE:  Furnishings offered by a contractor on a rental basis.

RETURN:  Common term applied to panel joined to background at 90-degree angle.

RFP:  An abbreviation for Request for Proposal. A request given to the contractor by the association or show management group to begin the bid process for a tradeshow which may includde freight requirements.

RIGGER:  Skilled craftsperson or laborer used in the handling and assembling of machinery, steel construction, and heavy materials.

RIGHT TO WORK STATE:  (1) A state where joining a union is not a condition of employment. (2) A state where exhibitors are allowed to set up their own exhibits without union labor.

RISER:  A platform for people or products.

ROUGH SKETCH:  Quick drawing giving indications of a proposed exhibit.

RVNX:  An abbreviation for Released Value Not Exceeding. Term used to limit the value of goods transported. The limitation refers to carrier liability when paying a claim for lost or damaged goods.

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