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Know your fire codes
October 1st, 2012
By Edward J. Kaminski Q: Which fire codes apply to which types of temporary structures? A: When a permit applicant approaches the fire department for permits to erect a temporary structure, the first thing to determine is how that structure should be classed. Some requirements of the 2012 International Building Code® and International Fire Code® […]
Do you know what you don’t know about safety?
October 1st, 2012
Trade associations and safe, successful tenting go hand in hand. By Scott Woodruff One of the biggest mistakes I see committed by emerging small- and medium-sized tent rental companies is in the area of safety to their customers and property. As the saying goes, they don’t know what they don’t know. This is where the […]
Successful succession planning
October 1st, 2012
An effective succession plan encourages a smooth management transition while minimizing transfer taxes. By Mark E. Battersby Sooner or later, everyone contemplates retirement. For those who own a closely-held or family tent and party rental or fabric structure business, retirement is more than just a matter of deciding to not go to work anymore. In […]
Use small items to make big impressions
October 1st, 2012
Bring event spaces to life with smart use of decorative accessories. By Melissa Paul It’s often the little things that make the biggest impression. Accessories add to the atmosphere of a party space and should always reflect the event concept or corporate brand. The subjective world of accessories is vast and varied but may include […]
Turn it on with lighting
October 1st, 2012
Lighting trends that enhance colors and textures. By Maura Keller Lighting illuminates our surroundings and enables us to perceive color and texture. But tent lighting has not always had the decorative value that it has today. In the past, the choices were few and the styles limited. Today, tent professionals can easily offer unique lighting […]
Dramatic tents for product launches
October 1st, 2012
Tent suppliers boost awareness for their clients’ product launches. By Janice Kleinschmidt Maybe you’re not going to wander into the showroom of your local exotic car dealership. But let’s say you’re at a festival and you see an attractive tent bearing the name and logo of Ferrari, Bugatti or Porsche. Are you just going to […]
Executing events to the last detail
October 1st, 2012
Special Event Rentals meets Alberta, Canada’s event needs with expertise and innovation. When Special Event Rentals owner Neil Goodkey bought a single popcorn machine in 1985 to rent out, he had no idea the company would grow to be the largest event rental company in western Canada, with four locations in Alberta. Inventory ranges from […]
Covering a backyard wedding
October 1st, 2012
Exclusive Events draws on experience to pull off a backyard wedding with a short lead time and an expanding guest list. When Exclusive Events Inc. of St. Louis, Mo., began working with a client on a backyard wedding only one month before the date, the plan called for a simple 30-by-30-foot frame tent. Then the […]
Enhancing an event with accessories
October 1st, 2012
Nature-inspired accessories enhance the natural beauty of a Midwestern wedding. Just outside of Fort Wayne, Ind., lies a private estate with expansive green pastures bordered by weathered wood fencing. Trees surround the residence while out-buildings, including stables and a mare barn, complete the pastoral picture. When A Party Apart, also in Fort Wayne, was hired […]
Losberger US adds sales and client technical support
October 1st, 2012
Losberger US has hired Joseph (Joe) Eimer as sales and client technical support for the northeast region. Eimer brings 21 years of tent rental experience to Losberger, including sales, project management and installation. New York Fashion Week, the Philadelphia Phillies playoffs and the World Series are a few of the projects in his repertoire.