| 1. What is going on at the Trade Show? 2. When is the Trade Show open? 3. Who should attend? 4. How much does it cost to attend? 5. What will I see at the Trade Show? 6. Do I need to register to attend as a visitor? 7. What happens when I register? 8. Can I change my registration details or check my details? 9. Can I Claim CPD Points by Attending? 10. When can I expect my Visitor Access Card? 11. What if the name or company on my Visitor Access Card is not correct? 12. What if I forget my Visitor Access Card? 13. Can I still attend if I have not registered before arriving? 14. What do I need to bring as business identification? 15. Can students attend? 16. Can I bring my family to have a look? 17. Are there child-minding facilities? 18. Will there be a Conference or any special events? 19. Where is the Show being held? 20. How do I get to the venue? 21. Are there special travel packages available? 22. Do I need a Visa to visit Australia? 23. How many exhibitors are there? 24. Can I exhibit at the Show? 25. What other Workplace Health & Safety Shows are coming up? 26. Who organises Sydney Materials Handling, Sydney? |
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| 1. What is going on at the Trade Show? | ||||||||||||
Key industry manufacturers, wholesalers and suppliers will be displaying the latest in materials handling and logistics products and services for 3 days from 27 - 29 October 2009. Co-located with The Safety Show, featuring workplace health and safety solutions. The Safety Conference runs concurrently with these Trade Show. |
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| 2. When is the Trade Show open? | ||||||||||||
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| 3. Who should attend? | ||||||||||||
Sydney Materials Handling is a trade only event. Admission is restricted to professional persons working in any field where materials handling and logistics is a consideration. Some examples of who should attend are: |
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| 4. How much does it cost to attend? | ||||||||||||
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Trade Visitors – after registering, attendance to the Trade Show is free. |
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| 5. What will I see at the Trade Show? | ||||||||||||
SYDNEY MATERIALS HANDLING co-located with THE SAFETY SHOW is the largest Workplace Health and Safety/Materials Handling and Logistics Trade Show in Products include Materials Handling & Logistics Equipment Systems... Automated Guided Vehicle Systems, Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems, Bulk Storage, Conveyors, Conveyors & Components, Cranes & Hoists, Drum Handling, Excavators, Extendable Telescopic Conveyors, Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Fork Truck Pickers & Accessories, Forklift Attachments, Forklifts, Hygiene Services, Industrial Equipment, Industrial Packaging, Lift Trucks, Loaders, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Modular Drawer Storage, Order Picking, Shelving & Workstations, Pallets & Palletising Equipment, Pneumatic Equipment, Racks, Robotics, Scissor Lifts, Telescopic Handlers, Third Party Logistics, Tool Handling, Unit Handling Systems, Vacuum Lifting, Warehouse Management Systems, Warehouse Solutions & Waste Management. Automatic Identification Equipment and Systems… Printers & Scanners, Labelling, Vision Systems, Voice Recognition Systems, RFID & System Integrators Packaging, Containers and Shipping Equipment… End of Line Equipment, Shrink Wrappers, Carton Makers, Packaging & Unitising Systems, Food Packaging, Wrapping, Pallets, Wire Baskets, Plastic & Metal Containers, Palletizing Equipment & IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) See the latest range of safety products & services including... NEW BUILDING & ELECTRICAL SAFETY FEATURE AREA |
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| 6. Do I need to register to attend as a visitor? | ||||||||||||
Yes, you may register online or by faxing the Free Trade Show Registration which will be distributed with the Trade Invitation closer to the Show. If you do not receive your free Trade Invitation by the end of September 2009 call 03 9654 7773 to request one. |
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| 7. What happens when I register? | ||||||||||||
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If you register online you will receive an emailed confirmation that gives you a summary of your registered details as well as your registration identification number. Your Visitor Access Card will then be mailed directly to you 3 weeks prior to the Show. If your Visitor Access Card does not arrive prior to the Show you can collect it at the Show at the Visitor Registration Desk. If you fax your registration – your registration will be processed and your Visitor Access Card mailed directly to you 3 weeks prior to the Show. |
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| 8. Can I change my registration details or check my details? | ||||||||||||
Yes, if you need to check what details have been registered please telephone AEC on tel 03 9654 7773, who can look up your registration. Your registration can also be altered onsite at the registration desk at the entrance to the Trade Show. |
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| 9. Can I Claim CPD Points by Attending? | ||||||||||||
| Sydney Materials Handling, has been accredited by the Office of Fair Trading to offer trade visitors 1 CPD point per hour of attendance at the Show. Before you enter the Show, you must visit the CPD activation desk in the Dome Foyer to have your Visitor Access Card (badge) scanned, recording the time that you entered. When you leave the Show, you must visit the same desk to collect your proof of attendance. Note, 'proof of attendance' certificates can only be issued at the Show and not afterwards. | ||||||||||||
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| 10. When can I expect my Visitor Access Card? | ||||||||||||
Visitor Access Cards will be mailed from 3 weeks before the Show. If your Visitor Access Card does not arrive prior to the Show you can collect it at the Show at the Visitor Registration Desk. |
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| 11. What if the name or company on my Visitor Access Card is not correct? | ||||||||||||
| If your Visitor Access Card contains incorrect information bring it along to the registration desk at the entrance to the Trade Show where the we can print a new card for you on the spot at no charge. | ||||||||||||
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| 12. What if I forget my Visitor Access Card? | ||||||||||||
| Registered visitors may obtain replacement Visitor Access Cards at the registration desk, at the entrance to the Trade Show, without filling out another registration form. Just bring business identification with you. | ||||||||||||
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| 13. Can I still attend if I have not registered before arriving? | ||||||||||||
| Yes, you are welcome to complete the onsite registration form then proceed to the registration desk at the entrance to the Show. We recommend registering prior to your arrival so that you can avoid any queues. All onsite registrations will require business identification such as business card, letterhead or company documentation containing your company details. | ||||||||||||
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| 14. What do I need to bring as business identification? | ||||||||||||
| Relevant identification includes: business card, letterhead or company documentation containing your company details. You may also be asked for personal identification such as a drivers licence to substantiate your identification. | ||||||||||||
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| 15. Can students attend? | ||||||||||||
Thursday 30 October is Student Day. Students/Teachers must request in writing to attend the Trade Show, including details of the Institution, Course, intended attendance time and number of students. Requests should be emailed to safety@aec.net.au Only students enrolled in an occupational health and safety course at a tertiary level or registered apprentices may attend the Show providing they provide appropriate student identity card. Students should not register to attend, but simply present their student identification at the registration desk at the entrance to the Show. Only students enrolled in relevant occupational health and safety course at a tertiary level or registered apprentices may attend the Show providing they provide appropriate student identity card. Students should not register to attend, but simply present their student identification at the registration desk at the entrance to the Show. |
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| 16. Can I bring my family to have a look? | ||||||||||||
| No, this is a business event and entry is restricted to trade only. Children under 16 may attend if accompanied by an adult at all times. |
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| 17. Are there child-minding facilities? | ||||||||||||
| No these facilities are not available at the venue | ||||||||||||
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| 18. Will there be a Conference or any special events? | ||||||||||||
Yes. The Safety Conference, Sydney 2009 runs concurrently with Sydney Materials Handling from 27 - 29 October 2009. The Safety Conference 2008 featured 7 streams with more than 60 Australian and international speakers. Details of the Safety Conference 2009 will be available in early 2009. Click here for more information on The Safety Conference. There will also be a number of sub-events taking place during Sydney Materials Handling. More information on these events will be available closer to the Show. |
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| 19. Where is the Show being held? | ||||||||||||
| Sydney Materials Handling is being held at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park (formerly Homebush). Trains, Ferries and Bus transport services all run to Homebush Bay. For more information about public transport timetables call the Transport Information Line on 131500 or visit www.131500.com.au | ||||||||||||
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| 20. How do I get to the venue? | ||||||||||||
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PARKING RAIL |
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| 21. Are there special travel packages available? | ||||||||||||
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Yes. Special hotel rates and domestic airfares are available for visitors and exhibitors to Sydney Materials Handling. For all travel and accommodation options contact the official travel agents The Lido Group directly on email exhibitions@lido.com.au or telephone 1800 817 339 (within Australia only) or +612 8585-0808 (if calling from outside Australia) or look at their website www.lido.com.au |
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| 22. Do I need a Visa to visit Australia? | ||||||||||||
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Most International visitors to Australia will require a Visa to enter the country. For Government details on Visas visit Australian Government Immigration site at www.immi.gov.au. Remember if you need to make a Visa Application make sure you do so well in advance as there is usually a processing period involved.If you require a letter of invitation to support your application complete one of the forms below and return to Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd. For a Visitor letter of invitation click hereFor an Exhibitor letter of invitation click here |
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| 23. How many exhibitors are there? | ||||||||||||
Between the co-located Sydney Materials Handling and The Safety Show there will be over 300 exhibitors from Australia and overseas showcasing the workplace health & safety products and services as well as materials handling and logistics solutions. |
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| 24. Can I exhibit at the Show? | ||||||||||||
| Contact Australian Exhibitions & Conferences on +61 3 9654 7773 or safety@aec.net.au to discuss any available options. | ||||||||||||
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| 25. What other Workplace Health & Safety Shows are coming up? | ||||||||||||
Also look out for: Australian Carbon Reduction & Trading Expo |
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| 26. Who organises Sydney Materials Handling, Sydney? | ||||||||||||
| The Organiser of this event is Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Pty Ltd.
Level 2, 267 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 |
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