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Rigging is essential to the safe and successful delivery of complex builds and high-impact promotional installations across our event spaces. 

Organisers have the option to use either the Excel Rigging team or an approved third-party contractor for banner installations. The following information will help you make a safe, informed choice that best supports your event needs. 

Why choose Excel Rigging for your event banners 

Opting for Excel Rigging ensures your event banners are installed before your tenancy begins - saving valuable time on your build day.  

If you use a third-party contractor, please note that full details of your banner specifications must still be submitted in advance (see details below) as Excel’s rigging team must still prepare the primary rigging points prior to your tenancy. In this case, rigging will need to be scheduled for the first day of your tenancy, potentially reducing the time available for your event build. 

For a smoother and more efficient setup, we recommend using Excel Rigging. 

Banners 

Excel offers three standard banner rigging packages: 

B01 is the hanging of a simple 2-dimensional banner, up to 2.5m wide, and a weight of 50kg. 
B02 is the hanging of a simple 2-dimensional banner, up to 6m wide, and a weight of 50kg. 
B03 is a lightweight unusual shaped banner - i.e. cube / circle - frame supplied by client, up to 2.5m wide, with a static load up to 60kgs. 

We can also accept bespoke banners – please outline clearly what you need in your email. 

To request a quote, please email rigging@excel.london. When contacting us, please include the following details: 

1. The banner rigging package you require (see options above) 
2. A plan showing the exact locations of your banners (refer to the image below) 
3. The weight of each banner 

Providing this information upfront will help us prepare an accurate quote and ensure a smooth installation process.  

Bespoke 

If you have any other requirements Excel Rigging will be happy to help you, simply email rigging@excel.london with any details. 

Electrical requirements  

If you need lighting or power for your rig, you will need to contact the appointed electrical contractor for the event.  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

It is essential that all orders are received and processed within the time frame agreed within your Event Planner document (please ask your Event Manager for a copy), as unfortunately any orders taken after this date will be subject to a late order surcharge of 20%. 

To take advantage of the advance ratecard, please ensure your order confirmation is received 28 days prior to your first day of tenancy. 

Using a third-party contractor 

Third-party contractors are permitted to make secondary fixings to rigging points supplied by the venue providing that: 

1. The ‘Banner Rigging order confirmation’ form is completed at least 28 days prior to the first day of tenancy. Please note this form is only sent via email so please email rigging@excel.london with your details first. This form is the certification of integrity for the attachment of items which are to be rigged. 
2. The arrangement is agreed in writing prior to the work being undertaken. 
3. The details of the contract – include the name of the actual person carrying out the work - is supplied in advance and is competent to carry out the fixings. 
4. Installation and dismantling, including the fixing and removal of suspension wires, takes place within the official tenancy period. 
5. Suitable safety arrangements are made for overhead working, which do not conflict or present a hazard to ground level work. 
6. Suspended systems are installed prior to the commencement of stand building wherever possible.  
7. A report from a structural engineer is supplied for structures which are to be rigged (if appropriate), in accordance with the complex structure procedure detailed in the Stand Plans section.  

Please note, there will still be a cost as Excel’s rigging team must prepare the primary rigging points prior to your tenancy. To request a quote please email rigging@excel.london with details including: 

1. Which third-party contractor you are using 
2. Information on what you would like to be rigged 
3. A plan showing the exact locations  
4. The weight of each item 

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Don’t forget to pass it on to your exhibitors!

It is important that you let your exhibitors know about rigging. We have re-written the above copy so you can share it directly with your exhibitors - either via your Exhibitor Manual or email comms. Click below to go straight to the right section of Excel’s Exhibitor Manual.

EXHIBITOR MANUAL

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