PAR — 1. Common term for sealed beam spot or flood lamp with self-contained lens surfaced glass. 2. One less than bogey.

Par Lamp –– A lamp shaped like an automobile headlight that consists of a tungsten source housed in an enclosed lens, which produces a rectangular beam.

Per Diem. ––– Per Day.

Package — 1. Can also refer to a single-fee booth package, offered by show management. A package might include booth space, one electrical outlet, one table, two chairs, and one hour of labor.

Package Plan — Management providing furniture and/or services to exhibitors for a single fee.

Packing Case — See SHIPPING CASE, CRATE.

Packing Drawing — A visual to supplement written instruction.

Packing List — A list showing the number and kinds of items being shipped, as well as other information needed for transportation purposes.

Pad Wrap — See BLANKET WRAP.

Padded Van — Describes vehicle used for uncrated shipments.

Padding — Usually blanket protection for uncrated material.

Painters — Laborers who are responsible for sign painting and graphics. May also have other duties depending upon union jurisdiction and agreements.

Pallet — See SKID.

Pallet Wrap ––– Process of wrapping loose items on pallet with transparent plastic wrapping.

Panel System — A prefabricated exhibit composed of connected panels of various sizes and shapes

Parallax — Illusion of opacity resulting from the juxtaposition of translucent or polarized surfaces. Also achieved when rows of panels or fins are spaced in such a way as to be seen through when viewed directly, but that appear to be opaque when viewed from an angle.

Particle Board — A structural panel of compressed glued wood chips.

Paste-Up — A mounted assembly of graphics prior to reproduction.

Pavilion —1. A group presentation of different companies for the purpose of generating collected impact. 2. Temporary structure for housing exhibits.

Pedestal — A floor support for an exhibit component.

Peg Board — Trade name for perforated hardboard. Available with holes on various centers.

Pegged Off — An object mounted away from supporting surface with spacers. BETTER KNOWN AS STAND OFF.

Peninsula — An exhibit or area with aisles on three sides.

Perimeter Booth — Exhibit space located on an outside wall of an exhibit hall.

Permanent Exhibit — A product display held on a long-term basis, e.g., mart exhibit, museum exhibit, office exhibit, lobby exhibit, and the like.

Permanent Import ––  In case of sales, with payment of duties and VAT, or in case of free distribution, disposable or consumables usually exempted from payment of duties and VAT depending on each country. Quantity and value exempted at discretion of Customs authorities.

Permit Card — Temporary work permitcard granting temporary employment rights.

Phosphorescent Paint — Radiates visibly when activated by ultraviolet light.

Photo Screen — A stencil made photographically for silk screen reproduction.

Photostats — A reproductive process employing paper negatives.

Phytosanitary Inspection Certificate — A certificate, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to satisfy import regulations of foreign countries, indicating that a U.S. shipment has been inspected and is free from harmful pests and plant diseases.

Piano Hinge — Continuous fixed pin hinge.

Pier Demurrage –– A charge assessed when the container is removed from the carrier’s control and is not returned within the allowable free time. SEE CONTAINER DETENTION.

Pipe and Drape — Pipe material with fabric draped from it to make up side RAILS and BACKWALL of a trade show.

Pixie Tubes — Special high intensity lamps with internal circuits and filaments in shape of numerals.

Plan — A top view mechanical drawing.

Plastic Laminate — Any one of several of the melamine plastics bonded to paneling for durability and appearance.

Plating — A decorative and protective metal finish.

Plexiglas — A trade name for acrylic plastic material in common use.

Plumbers — Trades person responsible for all plumbing installation.

Plywood — Laminated wood of an odd number of sheets glued together. Often used in exhibit construction.

Podium — A reading stand for making presentations.

Point of Purchase Display (POP) — An aid to retail selling. Used to promote or identify products at their point-of-sale.

Poly –– SEE VISQUEEN.

Pop - Ups. ––– Lightweight displays normally shipped in molded plastic crates. ALSO KNOWN AS PORTABLE EXHIBITS.

Portable Exhibits — Lightweight displays normally shipped in molded plastic crates. ALSO KNOWN AS POP-UPS.

Porters — Laborers who perform sweeping, cleaning, and dusting.

Portrait — Sign where height measurement (vertical line) is greater than width measurement. OPPOSITE OF LANDSCAPE.

Positive Prints — A reproduction similar to the original.

Poster Board — A stiff-weight art board usually used for printing and/or presentations.

Poster Session — An area set aside with poster boards on which presenters can mount information about their research or other projects and explain their work to those who stop. A cross between the meeting and trade show formats of presenting information.

Power of Attorney — A document that allows another person to act legally on your behalf in your absence.

Power Strip — A cord connected unit having multiple electrical outlets, and over current protection.

Prefab — Pre-built exhibit ready for installation.

Pre-finished Paneling — Factory finished panels.

Premium Pay –– SEE OVERTIME (O/T)

Pre-pleated — Material permanently pleated, ready for installation.

Presenters — Trained individuals stationed in a booth to present a scripted promotional message.

Press Kit — Materials, usually contained in a folder, in which news releases, product announcements, and other materials intended for the media are distributed.

Press Release — An article intended for use by the media about a company, product, service, individual, or show.

Press Room — A room where members of the media may obtain exhibitor press kits, conduct interviews, or relax. Larger pressrooms contain typewriters, computers, telephones, and fax machines for use by the press in filing their stories.

Priority Rating System — Method of assigning booth space.

Prismatic Glass (or Prismatic Plastic) — Material that is textured with a multitude of tiny facets that refract and diffuse light.

Producer, Exhibit — An individual or company that designs and/or builds exhibits. May also provide other services. ALSO KNOWN AS BUILDER.

Producer, Show — An individual or company that manages trade shows; leases exhibit facility, hires official contractors, and promotes events.

Pro Forma Invoice — An invoice provided by a supplier prior to the shipment of merchandise, informing the buyer of the kinds and quantities of goods to be sent, their value, and important specifications (weight, size, etc.).

Prohibited Cargo –– Goods restricted by international convention. Also refers to drugs, weapons and ammunitions.

Pro-Number — Shipment number designated by the common carrier to a single shipment, used in all cases where the shipment must be referred. Usually assigned at once.

Proof — Any preliminary reproduction by photography, typesetting or lithography, provided by processor for approval prior to finished product.

Proposal — To put forth an idea, design or concept for consideration or acceptance.

Proscenium Arch — Theatrical expression for visible opening that frames stage. Also visible opening that frames DIORAMA.

Public Show — One where general public is invited to attend and an admission fee is usually charged.

Purchasing Agent — One who purchases goods in his/her own country on behalf of foreign importers such as government agencies and large private concerns.

Pylon — A tall exhibit structure normally used for identification.