Glossary Trade Show Industry Terms V - Z
VAT – Value Added Tax. Applies to all EC countries, Switzerland and other countries around the world. A tax on the estimated market value added to any product at each stage of its manufacture or distribution, ultimately passed on to the consumer. The percentage applies to CIF value and duties and the percentage differs from one country to another. Local VAT on forwarding/handling services is not charged between EC companies with a registered VAT number, or to non-EC exhibitors on condition the local forwarder executes Customs clearance and transport.
Vacuum Forming – Technique for molding plastic sheets by heating and drawing sheets in a vacuum press.
Valance – A short overhead, decorative border normally used as a light baffle or screen.
Validated Export License – A document issued by the US Government authorizing the export of commodities for which written export authorization is required by law. Compare GENERAL EXPORT LICENSE.
Velcro – Brand name of hook and loop fastener used to adhere objects to a display. Has two components: hook and fabric. The two components adhere to one another, but may be easily separated and reattached, allowing graphics and other materials to be moved.
Velour – A plush fabric like velvet, used for draperies, upholstery, etc.
Veneer – Finish product that is applied over a base material, or substrate.
Venue – Any place that you can conduct a trade show.
Vertical Show – A show in which the products or services being displayed represent one element of an industry or profession. Compare HORIZONTAL SHOW. Video Formats – 3/4", 1/2" (VHS & BETA), PAL, SECAM; CD, DVD, standard sizes of video tape.
Vinyl – Plastic material used for drapes or table tops.
Vinyl Tops – Plastic tabletop coverings.
Visitor – An attendee at an exposition. A potential customer.
Visqueen – A type of clear plastic sheeting used to protect carpeting from the time it is laid to the time the show opens. ALSO KNOWN AS POLY.
Volume (VOL) – 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.
W&I – Weighing and Inspection.
WA (With Average) – A marine insurance term meaning that a shipment is protected from partial damage whenever the damage exceeds 3 percent (or some other percentage).
W/B – SEE WAYBILL.
Wage Pattern – The wage structure of various jobs in a specific industry or area.
Wage Rate – Rate of pay per period of time or per unit of production for an employee on a given job.
Wallboard – A soft wood product used in one-time paneling or where whiteness and softness is desired.
Walsh-Healy Act – Federal law establishing wage, hour, and working conditions for government contractors.
Warehouse Receipt – A receipt issued by a warehouse listing goods received for storage.
Waste Removal – Removal of trash from building.
Waybill – List of enclosed goods and shipping instructions, sent with material in transit.
Wet Mount – Process of wetting photo blowup prior to wrapping it around panel.
Wharfage – A charge assessed by a pier or dock owner for handling incoming or outgoing cargo.
Wheeler – An upright, manually propelled, two wheeled cart used to move objects such as boxes. ALSO KNOWN AS TWO-WHEEL DOLLY.
Wide Angle Lens – Special lens on projector for wider than normal image projection.
Wing Nut – Commonly used threaded nut with flanges. Used for connecting backwall panels, and preferred for their easy adjustment by hand.
Wire Nut – Plastic thimble with recessed spring that closes spliced wires so that electrical contact is maintained.
Wishbone Leg – Fold-up leg on display table.
Without Reserve – A term indicating that a shipper's agent or representative is empowered to make definitive decisions and adjustments abroad, without the approval of the group or individual represented. Compare ADVISORY CAPACITY.
Work Rules – Regulations that govern union craftspersons' working conditions. Includes what type of work an exhibitor may perform, when overtime begins, etc.
Work Time – Paid time that begins as soon as the workers are turned over to the exhibitor. Stops when the exhibitor releases them.
Working Drawing – The detail plans from which an exhibit is constructed.
Working Foreman – Employee who functions both as a workman and a foreman at the same time. May be a workman part of the time and a foreman the rest of the time. May or may not be considered a supervisor under the
Wage - Hour Law and the Labor Management Relations Act.
CONVENTIONS IN PRAGUE
CONVENTIONS IN SEOUL
CONVENTIONS IN SINGAPORE
CONVENTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS
CONVENTIONS IN UNITED KINGDOM
CONVENTIONS IN VIENNA
Vacuum Forming – Technique for molding plastic sheets by heating and drawing sheets in a vacuum press.
Valance – A short overhead, decorative border normally used as a light baffle or screen.
Validated Export License – A document issued by the US Government authorizing the export of commodities for which written export authorization is required by law. Compare GENERAL EXPORT LICENSE.
Velcro – Brand name of hook and loop fastener used to adhere objects to a display. Has two components: hook and fabric. The two components adhere to one another, but may be easily separated and reattached, allowing graphics and other materials to be moved.
Velour – A plush fabric like velvet, used for draperies, upholstery, etc.
Veneer – Finish product that is applied over a base material, or substrate.
Venue – Any place that you can conduct a trade show.
Vertical Show – A show in which the products or services being displayed represent one element of an industry or profession. Compare HORIZONTAL SHOW. Video Formats – 3/4", 1/2" (VHS & BETA), PAL, SECAM; CD, DVD, standard sizes of video tape.
Vinyl – Plastic material used for drapes or table tops.
Vinyl Tops – Plastic tabletop coverings.
Visitor – An attendee at an exposition. A potential customer.
Visqueen – A type of clear plastic sheeting used to protect carpeting from the time it is laid to the time the show opens. ALSO KNOWN AS POLY.
Volume (VOL) – 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.
W&I – Weighing and Inspection.
WA (With Average) – A marine insurance term meaning that a shipment is protected from partial damage whenever the damage exceeds 3 percent (or some other percentage).
W/B – SEE WAYBILL.
Wage Pattern – The wage structure of various jobs in a specific industry or area.
Wage Rate – Rate of pay per period of time or per unit of production for an employee on a given job.
Wallboard – A soft wood product used in one-time paneling or where whiteness and softness is desired.
Walsh-Healy Act – Federal law establishing wage, hour, and working conditions for government contractors.
Warehouse Receipt – A receipt issued by a warehouse listing goods received for storage.
Waste Removal – Removal of trash from building.
Waybill – List of enclosed goods and shipping instructions, sent with material in transit.
Wet Mount – Process of wetting photo blowup prior to wrapping it around panel.
Wharfage – A charge assessed by a pier or dock owner for handling incoming or outgoing cargo.
Wheeler – An upright, manually propelled, two wheeled cart used to move objects such as boxes. ALSO KNOWN AS TWO-WHEEL DOLLY.
Wide Angle Lens – Special lens on projector for wider than normal image projection.
Wing Nut – Commonly used threaded nut with flanges. Used for connecting backwall panels, and preferred for their easy adjustment by hand.
Wire Nut – Plastic thimble with recessed spring that closes spliced wires so that electrical contact is maintained.
Wishbone Leg – Fold-up leg on display table.
Without Reserve – A term indicating that a shipper's agent or representative is empowered to make definitive decisions and adjustments abroad, without the approval of the group or individual represented. Compare ADVISORY CAPACITY.
Work Rules – Regulations that govern union craftspersons' working conditions. Includes what type of work an exhibitor may perform, when overtime begins, etc.
Work Time – Paid time that begins as soon as the workers are turned over to the exhibitor. Stops when the exhibitor releases them.
Working Drawing – The detail plans from which an exhibit is constructed.
Working Foreman – Employee who functions both as a workman and a foreman at the same time. May be a workman part of the time and a foreman the rest of the time. May or may not be considered a supervisor under the
Wage - Hour Law and the Labor Management Relations Act.
CONVENTIONS IN PRAGUE
CONVENTIONS IN SEOUL
CONVENTIONS IN SINGAPORE
CONVENTIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS
CONVENTIONS IN UNITED KINGDOM
CONVENTIONS IN VIENNA
