S.T. Labor - Straight Time Labor. Work performed during normal work hours at the standard rate. Compare with D.T. Labor, Overtime.

Schematic Model - A diagram in model form.

Scissors Lift - A motorized platform used to lift people to a given height.

Scooter - An electric or gas cart used to transport people and materials.

Scrim - Fabric which is opaque when lighted from the front and transparent when lighted from the rear.

Security Cages - Cages provided to exhibitors for locking up materials.

Self-contained Exhibit - A display which uses the shipping case as an integral part of the exhibit.

Service Desk - The location at which exhibitors order services from show management.

Service Kit - A packet of show-related information and order forms provided to exhibitors by show management. Also called Exhibitor Kit.

Set Up - The process of erecting an exhibit from its components. Also called Assembly, Installation.

Set-up Drawing - Drawings which give detailed instructions for the installation of an exhibit.

Shipping Case - A reusable container for transporting exhibit materials.

Shipping Crate - A wooden container for transporting exhibit materials, which may be designed for a single use or custom built for extended reuse.

Show Break - Time specified for the closing of an exhibition and beginning of dismantling.

Show Decorator - A company or individual responsible for providing draping, carpeting, and signage services for the trade show and its exhibitors.

Show Manager - The organizer and operator of an exposition.

Show Office - The show management office at an exposition.

Show Photographer - The show management appointed photographer for an exhibition.

Show Producer - An individual or company which manages trade shows, including leasing the exposition facility, hiring official contractors, and promoting the show.

Show Rules - The general rules and regulations governing a specific trade show.

Shrink Wrap - A process used to seal materials in transparent plastic.

Side Rail - A low divider wall, usually pipe and drape, used to divide one exhibit space from another.

Sign Standard - A frame on a stand into which a sign can be inserted for display.

Silk Screen - A method of creating graphics with a reusable stencil.

Skid - A low wooden frame used to support heavy objects or groups of materials for easier handling. Usually used as a platform for objects moved by forklift. Also called Pallet.

Skirting - Decorative covering around tables and risers.

Smoker - Ashtray stand.

Soffit - A lowered portion of a ceiling.

Space - The area occupied by an exhibitor in the exhibition hall.

Space Rate - The cost per square foot of exhibit area.

Special Handling - Applies to exhibit shipments requiring extra labor, equipment, or time for delivery to exhibit space.

Spotlight - A lamp that provides a defined circle of light.

Staging Area - A location used for demonstrations.

Stanchions - Posts used to support signage or other elevated objects.

Stand - European term for booth.

Stock Exhibits - A predesigned display modified for a particular use by the exhibitor.

Subcontractor - An individual or company retained by a general contractor to provide services.