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News Release from: Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) | Subject: Plug and Play at the NEC
Edited by the Marketingservicestalk Editorial
Team on 17 June 2008
ESSA and the NEC power ahead
The NEC, the UK's largest exhibition centre, and ESSA have completed an extensive consultation process for the NEC's new electrical infrastructure "Plug and Play".
"Plug and Play" is part of the NEC's GBP40m venue improvement programme and represents a market leading yet technologically proven solution to stand-wiring customers The new electrical infrastructure will not only comply with the latest European safety standards, but will create the platform for the dynamic and robust provision of electrical mains to the organiser and their customers, the exhibitors
This article was originally published on Marketingservicestalk on 7 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Amendments to orders and alterations to supplies can be controlled at the touch of a button, with its computer controlled supply and automated ordering system, thus delivering efficiency and flexibility alongside reliability and safety.
The NEC was acutely aware that an upgrade of this significance would require appropriate consultation with the supplier companies that would ultimately use the new system.
To this end, the venue sought feedback from ESSA (Event Supplier and Services Association) members throughout the development of this initiative.
Chris Skeith, ESSA Director, said: "It was important to be engaged with the companies that would be using the new infrastructure on a day-to-day basis to ensure that its structure and process was safe and workable.
"We are delighted with the outcome of this consultation process; the NEC's new electrical infrastructure will help deliver greater value and service to organisers and exhibiting customers at no extra cost".
He continued: "This is an integral part of EIA's ethos, to allow fellow members from AEO, AEV and ESSA to come together at the top table to achieve our shared common goal: to provide the best possible service to our customer, the exhibitor".
This concept was neatly summarised by EIA Chair Nigel Nathan's opening address at the AEO Excellence Awards 2008: "Together we are stronger".
Kathryn James, Managing Director, the NEC, said: "ESSA's involvement is fundamental in the success of this new project, and their support and contribution has been invaluable to us.
"The new system represents a significant investment in the overall modernisation of the NEC and is a real step forward for us in our aim to be better equipped to deliver the needs of today's and tomorrow's exhibitions".
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