Custom crating builds wood cases sized to the booth's specific panels, electronics, and graphics so freight arrives intact.
Foam cutouts hold rigid panels, padded inserts protect graphics, ATA-spec road cases ship the AV gear, and labels match the booth's setup sequence.
MBCC dock loading uses standard pallet jacks and forklifts. Crates over 4 ft tall need top-loading clearance noted on the bill of lading for the dock crew.
Execution priorities
- Pull the exhibitor manual for the specific show before any custom crating and asset protection commitment goes out.
- Run custom crating and asset protection as a coordinated sequence with graphics, AV, freight, and labor on one schedule.
- Confirm utility orders, dock windows, and rigging approvals against the venue's published deadlines.
- Run a same-day strike debrief so what went well and what missed gets logged before memory fades.
What custom crating and asset protection actually covers
Custom crating builds wood cases sized to the booth's specific panels, electronics, and graphics so freight arrives intact.
Foam cutouts hold rigid panels, padded inserts protect graphics, ATA-spec road cases ship the AV gear, and labels match the booth's setup sequence.
Custom Crating and Asset Protection at Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Myrtle Beach Convention Center (2101 North Oak Street) is one of the buildings where custom crating and asset protection comes up most often.
MBCC dock loading uses standard pallet jacks and forklifts. Crates over 4 ft tall need top-loading clearance noted on the bill of lading for the dock crew.
- Visit Myrtle Beach and MBCC both position the building as the lead venue for conventions, trade shows, conferences, and general sessions.
- The venue's 2026 calendar shows real expo and conference activity including Florida Hardware Show, SE Petro Food Marketing Exhibition, Spring Home Show, and SGFMA.
How custom crating and asset protection runs on a Myrtle Beach show week
Most custom crating and asset protection projects in Myrtle Beach run on the same operating cycle: kickoff and scope, exhibitor manual pull, design and fabrication, graphics, freight planning, install, run, and dismantle.
Florida Hardware Show is a useful reference because it runs at Myrtle Beach Convention Center on the published 2026 calendar. Move-in windows, dock schedules, and exhibitor service deadlines are documented for that show.
Cost and lead time on a custom crating and asset protection project
A clean custom timeline opens at about 16 weeks out. Rental work clears in 8 to 12.
Foam cutouts hold rigid panels, padded inserts protect graphics, ATA-spec road cases ship the AV gear, and labels match the booth's setup sequence, so the line items tend to follow that scope.
Why we run custom crating and asset protection from a Myrtle Beach shop
Design, fabrication, graphics, and install all sit inside our Myrtle Beach shop. When something breaks at 6 a.m., the answer is a same-morning trip to the venue, not a freight delay.
That knowledge compounds across show dates.
Frequently asked questions
What does a custom crating and asset protection project at Myrtle Beach Convention Center look like end to end?
MBCC dock loading uses standard pallet jacks and forklifts. Crates over 4 ft tall need top-loading clearance noted on the bill of lading for the dock crew.
How early should we start this work planning for a Myrtle Beach show?
A clean custom timeline opens at about 16 weeks out. Rental work clears in 8 to 12.
Who runs the program on the floor during show week?
Same person from install through dismantle.
Can the booth or kit move to another show on our calendar after this date?
Yes. Builds are engineered for repeat use.
What happens if something breaks during show hours?
The supervisor handles in-place fixes. For anything that needs hardware or a fresh print, our local shop turns same-day delivery to the venue.