P.D. - Per Diem.

P.W. - Packed Weight.

Packing Case - See Shipping Case.

Packing List - A document prepared by a shipper itemizing contents of shipment and including other information needed by the carrier.

Pad Wrap - See Blanket Wrap.

Padded Van Shipment - Uncrated goods covered with blankets or other protective padding and shipped via van line.

Pallet - See Skid.

Panel System - A prefabricated exhibit composed of connected rectangular panels of various sizes.

Particle Board - A panel made of compressed, glued wood chips.

Peg Board - The trade name for a type of hardboard with perforations at regular intervals. Usually used for hanging items.

Peninsula Display - An exhibit with aisles on three sides.

Perimeter Booth - A booth space on a outside wall.

Pipe & Drape - Tubing covered with draped fabric to make up the rails and backwall of a trade show.

Podium - A demonstration area, usually higher than the surrounding floor.

Portable Exhibit - A lightweight display unit that can be moved without a forklift.

Power Strip - A movable unit having multiple electrical outlets.

Prefab - A pre-built exhibit ready for installation.

Press Kit - A package of materials put together for the media. Usually a folder containing press releases, product announcements, and other materials.

Press Release - An article submitted to the media for publication. Usually announcing news about a product, company, or individual.

Pro Forma Invoice - An invoice sent to a buyer prior to the shipment of merchandise which provides detailed information about the kinds and quantities of goods to be shipped.

Producer - (1) Exhibit Producer: An individual or company which designs and/or builds exhibits. (2) Show Producer: An individual or company which manages trade shows.

Pro-number - A carrier-assigned number used to designate a specific shipment.