Construction and deconstruction
Ready to get started? On this page, you’ll find all the information about setup and breakdown times, guidelines, and other important details to ensure you’re well-prepared for the event.
Click here for the Jan van Dam exhibition handling price list.
Event opening hours
Construction times
Mon 5 October 2026 | 08:00 – 17:00
Tue 6 October 2026 | 08:00 – 13:00, stand furnishing only
Deconstruction times
Thu 8 October 2026 | 21:15 – 00:00
Fri 9 October 2026 | 08:00 – 12:00
Exhibitor entrance
Wed 7 October 2026 | 13:00 – 14:00
Thu 8 October 2026 | 11:00 – 14:00
Friday, 2 October 2026 | 08:00–17:00, access for heavy equipment (via Jan van Dam) and early build-up (upon request through Jan van Dam).
Please contact Event Services in advance to discuss the possibilities. Are you placing large machinery or equipment on your stand? Then be sure to check the logistics section.
On the first day of the exhibition, no further stand construction work is permitted. That morning, only small items may be brought onto the stand via the exhibitor entrance (with trolleys) or the visitor entrance (without trolleys). All loading doors will remain closed. Activities that may cause dirt or disruption to the stand and/or exhibition, such as painting, sawing, and similar work, are no longer permitted on this day.
Opening hours METAVAK
Wednesday 7 October 2026 | 13:00 – 21:00
Thursday 8 October 2026 | 13:00 – 21:00
Catering during construction
- Saturday 3 October | at additional costs
- Monday 5 October | at additional costs
Catering during the event
- Tuesday 6 October | 17:00 – 19:30 – Dinner
- Wednesday 7 October | 17:00 – 19:30 – Dinner
- Thursday 8 October | 17:00 – 19:30 – Dinner
Logistics
Below you will find more information about:
- Delivery of materials
- Heavy and large equipment at the stand
- Forklift service
- Storage
- Parking
- Access for exhibitors
Delivery of materials
Delivery/sending materials for your stand is only possible during the specified setup and event days. Delivery in advance is not possible. We do not sign for receipt, so please ensure someone is present to sign for receipt.
The delivery details are:
Evenementenhal Gorinchem
Attn: Exhibitor name + stand number
Ovv: Event name
Franklinweg 2
4207 HZ Gorinchem
Heavy and large equipment at the stand
All equipment larger/wider than 2.5 meters and/or heavier than 2.5 tons must always be registered in advance with Event Services. Event Services will determine the delivery order in a drive-in schedule based on the stand location.
If large equipment is not registered in advance, you run the risk of it not being able to be placed on the stand. Please send the equipment specifications, stand name, stand number, and event name to eventservices@easyfairs.com.
Forklift service
Easyfairs provides free forklift service for deliveries of small materials up to 2 meters long and a maximum of 2 tons during regular setup and dismantling days (not during any early setup).
It is not possible to reserve a time slot for the free forklift service.
You can report to the forklift driver in the yellow vest on-site. This service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, you may have to wait a while before being assisted.
Deliveries of materials longer than 2 meters and heavier than 2.5 tons are only possible for a fee and upon prior request to Event Services.
Storage
Reserve storage space for packaging materials via the webshop.
Access for exhibitors
- Loading doors are closed on all trade show days.
- No access passes are required during setup.
- Stand staff must be registered in advance to gain access during the event.
- The minimum age for setup is 16.
- Pets, except assistance dogs, are not permitted.
Parking
The Evenementenhal Gorinchem parking lot is available during setup, breakdown, and throughout the event itself. Parking during setup is free. Green vehicles are permitted. Red vehicles are not. Camping is prohibited in our parking lot at all times.
Permitted vehicles during construction and deconstruction:
Allowed vehicles during event:
During the event, parking must be paid.
On-site orders and exhibitor counter
We will assist you as much as possible during the setup. Here you can find more information about:
- Exhibitor counter
- On-site reoders
- Collecting exhibitor badges and vouchers
Exhibitor counter
The exhibitor’s desk is located at the exhibitor entrance during setup. If you have any questions or comments about your stand or orders, please contact the exhibitor’s desk.
Opening hours exhibitor counter
Monday 5 October | 08:00 – 17:00
Tuesday 6 October | 08:00 – 14:00
Reorders on site
If you’d like to place an additional order, you can do so at the exhibitor’s desk. Please note that not all webshop items can be ordered on-site, and that delivery of all pre-ordered webshop items always takes priority.
Collecting exhibitor badges and vouchers
Monday 5 October 2026 | 08:00 – 17:00 Tuesday 6 October 2026 | 08:00 – 14:00
Badges can be collected at the regular registration desks during the event days.