Focus | Operations
| Task | Understand the MACH 2024 parking systems and which ones you will need to use to gain access to the venue. |
| Why is it important? | We understand that parking is a key concern for all our exhibitors and gaining access smoothly to the venue can do a lot towards getting your build |
| How to guide/Advice | Advice and information is broken up by they type of vehicle/exhibitor so please see the list below. Please note I am sending this guide out in advance as Voyage Control is NOT YET LIVE for MACH. A ‘Heads Up’ notification will follow when it is. |
VISITOR PARKING
If you are inviting your clients and prospects to visit it is worth reminding them that visitor’s who book their parking online in advance can save £5 off the standard price. They can find out more information on the NEC website:
https://www.thenec.co.uk/visitors/parking-at-the-nec/
MACHINE DELIVERIES FOR HEAVY LIFTING
If you are having a machine delivered to site that is booked into the ILS lifting schedule then the vehicle does not need to be booked in through the NEC systems; they need to report to the lifting carpark N11; NEC traffic and ILS will then release them down to hall side when required.
STAND FITTINGS AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Your stand contractor will need to book their vehicles into the NEC Voyage Control system prior to arriving onsite. They can do so via the NEC Voyage Control Page:
https://voyagecontrol.com/necbirmingham
Please note that access to the site is restricted by stand type and size. Exhibitors and Contractors who are permitted to be onsite on Thursday 11th will be notified separately of the passwords to enable vehicle access on this day.
EXHIBITORS
GENERAL PARKING DURING BUILD-UP
If you are arriving on site to assist with your stand set-up but do not need to unload anything at the hall side just follow the signage to the MACH carparks and walk down to the halls (don’t forget your wristband and PPE). You will not be charged to park in these areas during the build period so no pass is required.
OFFLOADING HALL SIDE– THURSDAY-SATURDAY
Exhibitors wishing to off load equipment hall side during this period will need to book their vehicle in through Voyage Control, please refer to the PDF Guide attached for more details (download below). Exhibitors and who are permitted to be onsite on Thursday 11th will be notified separately of the passwords to enable vehicle access on this day.
Vehicles up to 2 tonnes will have 1 hour to unload – the entry system is now ANPR controlled so please do not exceed the time or you may incur a penalty charge.
OFFLOADING HALL SIDE – SUNDAY
Exhibitors wishing to off load equipment hall side during Sunday 14th need to book their Vehicle in through Voyage Control and be aware that a deposit system is in operations and is enforced by ANPR cameras if you exceed the unloading time you will receive a £100.00 charge so please keep an eye on the time!
EXHIBITOR PARKING PASSES FOR THE OPEN PERIOD
All exhibitors will receive an allocation of parking passes based on the size of your stand. For the exact number please read the ‘Parking’ section on the Exhibitor Manual.
You DO NOT need to request these – they will be sent in your exhibitor pack in the post prior to the exhibition for UK exhibitors and available to collect onsite for international exhibitors.
You can also book our ‘Premier Parking’ via the Exhibitor Manual order forms to park next to Hall 17 for the open period of the show.
SETTING UP VOYAGE CONTROL
Please refer to the PDF Guide attached for details on how to set up a Voyage Control login or visit the Support Desk for more help.
Note on Users Types – most exhibitors should use the types in BOLD
| User Type | Who should use it? |
| MACH Official Contractors | This is the organiser’s official contractors only NOT exhibitor stand contractors |
| Early Access Stands | Those who have been contacted by the Organiser’s and issued the booking Code |
| Approved stands over 150m | Those who have been contacted by the Organiser’s and issued the booking Code |
| Shell Scheme Stands | Exhibitors who have booked a shell scheme stand |
| Space Only Stands | Exhibitors who have booked a space only stand who have not been issued a booking code |