| Trade Shows can be confusing, particulary when you are unfamiliar with the language. Here is a list of the most commonly used trade show terms along with their definitions. If you know the word you are looking for, simply click on the first letter and go directly to the beginning of the alphabetical listing for that letter. |
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VALANCE: An overhead, decorative boarder normally used as a light baffle.
VAN SHIPMENT: Shipment of exhibit properties via van lines, often consisting of large pieces, crated or uncrated, such as furniture or exhibit materials.
VELCRO: Brand name of the special tape used to adhere objects to a display. Has two parts; loop fabric. The two parts (male and female) adhere to one another, but may be separated, allowing graphics and other materials to be moved.
VELOUR: A plush fabric like velvet, used for draperies, upholstry, ect.
VERTICAL SHOW: A show displaying products and services aimed at a well-defined market; for example, computer products for engineering design and contruction. Compare horizontal show.
VERTICAL UNION: Union with jurisdiction over all occupations, skilled and unskilled, in an entire industry.
VINYL: Plastic material used for drapes or table tops.
VISQUEEN: A type of clear plastic sheeting used to protect carpeting from the time it is laid to the time the show opens.
VOLUME: Volume rates or classes are those for which a volume minimum weight (Vol. min. wt.) is provided; charges will be assessed at the volume minimum weight shown in the tariff, except that actual weight will apply when in excess of the volume minimum weight.
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