Deliveries cannot be accepted outside of the show timetable dates.
Company Name, Stand Number, Hall 1
PATS 2025, 28th – 30th September 2025
NEC
Birmingham
B40 1NT
For all venue queries please visit the NEC website
Unfortunately there are no storage facilities available for our use on-site at NEC. Please ensure you make arrangements for the removal and storage of any excess stock or cases. Exhibit 3Sixty Logistics will be happy to quote on any storage during the show, their contact details can be found on page 8 of this manual.
Yes, throughout build-up and breakdown periods high visibility clothing must be worn in accordance with CDM regulations. If you forget yours these are available to purchase from either Expo Supplies of Londis on-site at the NEC
Parking is free of charge for exhibitors during the build-up and breakdown periods of the show. On the open days the NEC will issue exhibitor parking passes which are valid in the outer area car parks. These will be given out from the Organisers’ office on Saturday 27th September.
Parking and Traffic Information - for all exhibitors to read
The NEC has put together this guide, link above, to help you find your way around site and make your journey as simple as possible. The Voyage Control vehicle access system is used for:
Build
Open day delivery (prior to show open time)
Restocking (post-show close time)
Please note: The Voyage Control system is not used for breakdown - for breakdown procedure please refer to the exhibitor manual or view the extracted section here.
All vehicles unloading, whether cars or lorries, need to obtain an Event Delivery Pass in advance using the NEC's online delivery system powered by Voyage Control.
If you have a space only stand then you can build to a maximum height of 4 metres. No stands will be permitted to be built above this height – please refer to the Stand Construction section of this manual. All space only stands must submit a plan for their stand to the Organisers in advance of the show by 29th August 2025 – make sure you take into account the build-up & breakdown time available when planning your stand build. If you have a shell scheme stand then the maximum height for interior display is 2.43m to underside of ceiling grid.
Space only sites will not be carpeted and floor-covering will need to be ordered separately. Only NEC approved low-tac carpet tape will be permitted and must be removed at the end of the show. All shell scheme stands will be carpeted in grey cord carpet; gangways in blue cord carpet.
If you have a shell scheme stand, then the lighting which is included as part of your stand package will be positioned behind the fascia of your stand. Exhibitors with space only stands will need to order lighting directly with LX Exhibition & Events.
Your company name will be displayed in keeping with the image of the show - please complete your Fascia Nameboard Form in the PATS exhibitor manual. If you wish to also display your logo please contact Showlite directly to arrange this – it will involve an additional cost.
The shell scheme is not designed to bear any significant weight. For more information on appropriate fixings or display please contact Showlite (contact details at the front of the manual).
Lighting is included in the shell scheme packages, but not an electrical socket. If you require power to your stand, you would need to order this directly with LX Exhibition & Event Services.
A set of technical drawings for every space only site must be submitted to the Organisers by 29th August 2025, together with a risk assessment, method statement and construction phase plan.
If stand plans are not received, or submitted after the deadline date, building will not be allowed to begin until approval has been received from the Organisers. Late submission can result in non- approval of stand plans.
Please refer to the Space Only part of the Exhibitor Manual for full information and if you have any queries please contact +44(0)1892 862848.