October 2007 Issue

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  Performance tent kicks off tour

  Fuerzabruta, a high-energy performance that got its start last summer in London, has kicked off its latest season in a brand-new, state-of-the-art tent.

• Ohio tent company faces lawsuit

  South Akron Awning Co. and the board of the Westmoreland Fair are defendants in a lawsuit after two siblings were injured in a tent collapse.

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  Tents spared in German smoking ban

  The southern state of Bavaria has made exceptions for its beer tents in a partial smoking ban that will come into force on Jan. 1, 2008.

• Tent prices jump in Pakistan

  The prices of industrial textiles in Pakistan have risen by 10 to 15 percent due to an increase in production costs of open-end spinning units.

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  Torn tent gets new skin

  The battered WestWorld tent in Scottsdale, Ariz., will be renewed in early October with new fabric.

• Tent camp closure looming

  A 350-bed tent camp that houses farm workers in East Wenatchee, Wash., is set to close next year, but officials have not yet created new on-farm housing to replace it.

• Trend update: Arabian theme resources available

  Harness the glitter of Arabian nights or the heat of desert days for your adventurous clients.

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  Dome shelter passes weather tests

  The Base-X model 8D36 Dome Shelter has passed rigorous extreme weather and durability testing at the Aberdeen Test Center in Maryland.

• Local ordinance bans air-inflated structures

  Village trustees in Channahon, Ill., have introduced a new ban on air-inflated and air-supported structures, after a resident installed an air dome over his swimming pool.

• Johnson Outdoors Inc. sees increase in profit

  Johnson Outdoors Inc., parent company of Eureka! Tents, had a strong third quarter.

• Rental industry insurance veteran dies

  A July motorcycle accident claimed the life of Scott Bachmann, 47.

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  New tools keep rental teams working smoothly

  The tools and equipment that tent rental companies can’t live without.

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  New brand for Pittsburgh firm

  Pittsburgh Party and Tent Rental has changed its name to PartySavvy to create a consistent brand and image and set the company apart from its competitors.

• Kirby Rental Service & Sales purchased

  Paul Weidner and Robert Picerne have purchased Kirby Rental Service & Sales in Florida.

• BBJ Linen appoints director of national accounts

  Kevin Brant has been appointed as the new director of national accounts.

• Classic Party Rentals acquires four companies

  Classic Party Rentals has acquired four more companies.

• Firm acquires Signature Fencing and Flooring Systems

  Private equity firm Dubin Clark Co. has acquired Signature Fencing and Flooring Systems.

• Event Source appoints new account executive

  Candace Conner has been appointed as a new account executive.

• Production Power Inc. changes name and focus

  The company will now focus on heating and air conditioning.

• Bradley Rentals wins Rising Star award

  The award is from the Cleveland State Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

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  RSS Distributors appoints national sales manager

  Brent Evans has been appointed national sales manager.

• Exclusive Affair Rentals purchases tent company

  The company purchased Advanced Tent Rental of Concord, Ontario.

• Creative Events & Rentals employees get certified

  George Ghanem and Noreen Fearon of Florida-based Creative Events & Rentals have earned Event Management Certifications from the Tourism and Convention Administration Department.

• Extraordinary Events welcomes new vice president

  Robert McCormick is the company’s vice president of sales and marketing.

• Town and Country Event Rentals names new event director

  Adam Martin has been named the new event director.

• Equity partner joins Great American Tent & Party

  Bret Wegenke has 23 years of experience and will provide additional sales and customer service.

• A-1 Event & Party appoints new special event coordinator

  Cindy Santiago is a new special event coordinator for the company.

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  Tent company finds success in the Florida market

  Premier Party Rentals Inc. works its creative magic on the Florida market.

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  New line of tents works with existing inventory

  Aztec Tents recently introduced its new Compatible-Plus line of tents.

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  Clear tops feature tailored reinforcement

  The new SkyLite clear tent tops from Burlan Corp. have a tailored reinforcement that helps the fabric resist forming ponds in heavy rains.

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  Inflatable dome ideal for branding and projection

  The new Airstar Dome is an inflatable, temporary pavilion that offers clients a large surface area for branding, video projection and lighting effects.

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  Clear, reinforced PVC for sidewalls offers UV stability

  Hiraoka Australia has created its Clearweave reinforced PVC for tent and marquee walls, offering high light transmission and UV stability.

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  Post-driver allows for quick, quiet setup

  The new Red Hawk gas-powered breaker and post-driver from Chicago Pneumatic Construction Tools can be used for a wide range of applications, requiring little setup time.

• Web-based software provides remote business system access

  The software grants users access to an application designed specifically for the equipment rental, service and sales industry.

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  Two-way mobile radio improves fleet efficiency

  A new analog, conventional two-way mobile radio from HYT North America provides 128 VHF or UHF channels and an eight-character alphanumeric display.

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  L.B. White introduces new portable tent heaters

  L.B. White has introduced the next generation of its Premier® brand of portable tent heaters, with the Premier 80 and the Premier 170 models.

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  Décor trend predictions

  This year, look for tent décor to get brighter, bigger and more lavish.

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  Rental company creates custom patio installation

  A Virginia-based rental company encourages its client to think outside of the box.

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  Windy city picnic covered by tents

  Brian Mohrmann dismisses the notion that raising a 40-by-120-foot tent on 10-foot legs to accommodate the 18-hands-high Budweiser Clydesdales presents a challenge.

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  Tent features fireplaces

  A tent-turned-expo-booth wows visitors with a custom entrance and real, burning fireplaces.

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  Concerts under canvas

  The founder of a regional history show surprisingly turned down an offer by a philanthropic supporter to build him a theater; instead, he wanted a tent.

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  Tents anchor the arts

  This four-day art festival involves about 300 tents over three city blocks for more than 100 artists, three performance stages, food vendors, seating, sponsors and volunteers.

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  Inflatables insurance premiums could decrease

  Insurance companies are coming around to lower prices for inflatables premiums.

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  Solving seasonal labor problems

  How companies manage the ebb and flow of tent-rental labor.

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