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IFAI board of directors calls for candidates
April 1st, 2009
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is now seeking candidates to be considered for positions on the IFAI board of directors. To be considered, a candidate must be employed by either an end product or supplier member in good standing; submit written confirmation that he/she wishes to be considered; and complete an application form and […]
Aztec acquires Anza’s manufacturing division
April 1st, 2009
Aztec Tents, Torrance, Calif., has acquired the manufacturing assets of Anza Tents, also based in Torrance. “The development of the relationship between our companies has grown to a point where we both can benefit from this acquisition,” says Anza Tents owner and CEO Ryan Choura. Along with its existing product lines, Aztec will continue to […]
Event design book
April 1st, 2009
Perfect Surroundings, a special event design book by Evan Carbotti of Perfect Surroundings Inc., is a culmination of more than a decade of work in special event design and production. The book aims to inspire its readers to imagine possibilities within the event design industry. Visit www.perfectsurroundingsinc.com. A portion of the book’s proceeds will go […]
Free rental and inventory management software
April 1st, 2009
In order to support new customers in these times of economic uncertainty, Orion Software is offering free add-on modules for its award-winning Sirius Pro Rental and Inventory Management Software with every new purchase at any trade show. “In difficult times, it is even more important for rental houses to improve and maximize their business through […]
Latest event rental management system software
April 1st, 2009
Alert Management Systems has released its latest annual revision: Alert EasyPro 10.0. EasyPro 10.0 event rental management system includes more than 75 free improvements and nine new optional modules in an easy-to-use Windows® format. Highlights include: Warehouse management features Workflow wizard The new Delivery/Pickup Dashboard, a graphical dispatch calendar Executive Dashboard, an instant reporting system […]
MPI appoints new chief operating officer
April 1st, 2009
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) announced appointment of its new chief operating officer, Trey Feiler. Feiler will lead key divisions of MPI, including Knowledge and Events, Marketing and Communications, and Member Care. Visit www.mpiweb.org.
New general manager for R&R
April 1st, 2009
Kim McDonald is the new general manager for R&R Party Rentals of Bellevue, Wash. Visit www.rr-partyrentals.com.
Losberger celebrates 90 years
April 1st, 2009
Germany-based Losberger is celebrating 90 years of commitment to the tent and hall construction industry. To mark the anniversary, Losberger has redesigned its Web site, and each month the company will incorporate a new motto in its national and international communications. Visit www.losberger.com.
Seating production moves from Taiwan to U.S.
April 1st, 2009
PS Furniture, formerly known as Palmer Snyder, announced in February complete transference of its PermierComfort™ banquet seating production from Taiwan to its U.S. manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania. Visit www.palmersnyder.com.
The tent rental industry of New Orleans
April 1st, 2009
Mardi Gras, crayfish boils, the French Quarter, hurricane season, Katrina recovery and all that jazz—there may be no place in the world like New Orleans for a tent rental business. Consider event themes. Bryan Trecek, owner of Gulf Coast Tent Rentals, Kenner, La., says clients hosting tented events in the Big Easy like to bring […]