Power to potentially cost more at the NEC under its new electrical regime.
Following last week's announcement by the NEC of the introduction of a two tier
price system, the group of ESSA members who undertake over 90% of the
installations at the venue, has advised that this action could ultimately
compromise build up & break down times and increase the cost to operate at
the venue.
Despite almost three years of consultation with the NEC, the
group comprising of representatives from Early Action Group Ltd, Joe Manby Ltd,
Melville Exhibition & Event Services Ltd, Showlite Ltd and Stanco
Exhibitions (Part of the Opex Group), has concluded that the discounted tariff
will not work, because;
It will:
- cost users more to receive the same service they receive
today.
- further exacerbate the existing issue of collapsed build
up and break down times
- necessitate the review of existing tenancy agreements
- provide no visible benefits other than to the NEC
- provide no savings to organisers or exhibitors
The companies in this group will continue to work at
the NEC under the existing tariff. However, the greatest concern for everyone
who operates at the NEC is when this option will be removed.