Exhibiting Trade-Show Excellence

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Central South trade-show specialists stand-out on a jobsite because of the intense, ongoing theoretical and hands-on training each professional exhibits, every day. Technical proficiency and soft skill training combine to create a well-rounded professional who excels in everything from layout, installation and dismantling to customer service and troubleshooting.

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Trade Show Solutions: Trained for Productivity

Central South Carpenters master a Trade Show Installation and Dismantling Qualification Program: 62-hours of initial training and then an 8-hour refresher course that must be done every three years. As a result, from pre-show setup to post-show tear-down, Central South technicians are well-prepared and have a proven track record to deliver safe, professional work. Training includes:

  • Exhibit identification and layout configurations
  • Trade show documents
  • Job planning and communication
  • Trade show sequencing
  • Installation and Dismantling
  • Tools
  • Show-site receiving
  • Manual lifting
  • Booth configurations, guidelines and uses
  • Floor plans
  • Pipe and drape
  • Carpeting
  • Signage and graphics
  • Tabletops and skirting
  • Furniture and accessories
  • Field repairs
  • Special event props
  • Post-show shipping
  • Trade Show Rigging
  • Powered Industrial Truck Operation
  • Aerial Lift Operation
  • Scaffolding Erection, Exhibit Construction
  • Staging and receiving exhibitor and general service contractor equipment

Special Attention to Safety

Safety is our top priority on every event site. We continuously train in the most current safety practices in the industry. Training includes:

  • OSHA 10
  • Fork lift safety
  • MSDS
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Automated External Defibrillation
  • Fall Protection
  • Ergonomics
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Our Deliverables Go Beyond Carpentry

Central South trade-show specialists possess key professional skills to complement their technical talents. We understand how professional conduct, customer service, and personal appearance contribute to a successful project.

Partnering with industry leaders such as the Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA), the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, we’ve developed a proprietary customer service-training program: Delivering Exceptional Customer Service.

The program focuses on customer engagement, creating a great experience, listening skills, appearance, and problem solving. Participants study and practice world-class customer service strategies such as exceeding customer expectations, creating a positive experience for every customer, and finding opportunities to accommodate customer needs in unique and unexpected ways.

Trained for Productivity

Intensive training sets Central South trade show professionals apart.

General Foreman and Foreman Leadership

We train our best candidates to be foremen and superintendents — leaders who motivate workers, communicate effectively, and solve problems. Our trade show specialists are specifically trained to:

  • Partner with project owners to solve problems and complete tasks to exceed customer satisfaction
  • Leverage new technologies, installation methods, and materials to increase work value
  • Address challenges that surface during a project in a manner that keeps productivity humming.

“Thank you for all the help that was provided through your Local there in Houston. The guys were great. I heard a lot of good things form our leads about the men and all had great attitudes and work ethics. I look forward to coming to Houston again and when we do, I know we will be in good hands!”

— Scott Dobbins, Operations Manager, Nexxt Show Exposition Services, regarding CAMEX 2016

Make a Sound Business Decision

Our skills are not limited to just trade shows. Our specialists are also equipped to excel in special events such as:

  • Conferences
  • Seminars
  • Job Fairs
  • Corporate Meetings
  • Conventions
  • Symposiums
  • Receptions
  • Balls
  • Concerts
  • Sporting Contests
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Make a Sound Business Decision

By placing Central South trade show specialists on your event, you are avoiding the hassle and expense of recruiting, hiring, and training workers. Prevent scrambling to find specialists with the proper qualifications that your show calls for, and place the assignment in the hands of skilled, productive crews. By requiring Central South trade-show specialists, you’ll quickly benefit from our commitment to keep you competitive and profitable.

We will provide that for you. Give us a call.