December 2007 Issue

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  Storms wreak tent havoc

  Summer and fall storms have caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to tents around the U.S.

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  Dubai tent operators see boom in Ramadan tents

  Tent operators in Dubai are capitalizing on the tradition of late-night Ramadan tents, leading some residents to complain over high prices.

• H2B suffers another setback

  It is estimated that approximately 210,000 workers who received H2B visas in 2007 will be seeking the same status in 2008, but they may not be able to get it.

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  Financing program designed for party rental businesses

  The SEC Group, a provider of tents and tent-related products, has launched its Max-It Financing Program.

• A-1 hires special event consultant

  Dorothy Williams will work as a special event consultant for the company.

• Changes for Bil-Jax staff

  The company hired a new director of engineering and promoted the man who previously held the role.

• Pearce joins Fred’s Tents

  Paul Pearce has joined the sales staff of Fred’s Tents.

• Kool Party Rentals promotion

  The company has promoted Laura Katz to director of operations.

• P.I. Planning hires independent contractor

  The contractor will be responsible for event and party coordination.

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  Regal appoints general manager

  Gavin Wells has been appointed to the position of general manager.

• TK&A Custom Catering hires event coordinator

  Philippe Dubois has been hired as an event coordinator.

• Aztec moves to new location

  Aztec Tents has moved to a new location in Torrance, Calif.

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  Creative Events & Rentals opens new warehouse and headquarters

  Creative Events & Rentals has broken ground on what will be a new 60,000-square-foot corporate headquarters and warehouse in South Fort Myers, Fla.

• New address for Ducky-Bob’s

  Ducky-Bob’s Party & Tent Rentals has moved to 4770 Bryant Irvin Court in Fort Worth, Texas.

• Signature Party Rentals opens new location

  The new location will serve the Palm Springs, Calif. area.

• 523 Capital purchases Low Country Event Rentals

  Low Country Event Rentals in Savannah, Ga., has been purchased by 523 Capital.

• Fiesta Tent Rentals named Business of the Year

  The company has been named Business of the Year by the Valencia County Chamber of Commerce.

• Loudfire expands into UK market

  Loudfire, a South African party and event production company, has expanded into the UK market by opening sister company LiquidCanvas.

• Rupp Industries Inc. changes name

  The company is changing its name to Temp-Air Inc. as part of an ownership change.

• Signature Fencing and Flooring growing fast

  Signature Fencing and Flooring has been named by Inc magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S.

• Business Marketing Association appoints new board member

  Stacey Krizan, CEO of the Wow Factory, has been appointed to the board of the Atlanta chapter.

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  Tent company takes a do-it-yourself approach

  Kistler Tent & Awning lets clients lead the way in Wyoming.

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  The Latin American tent industry

  The Latin American tent industry is booming, but labor problems are prevalent.

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  Aztec introduces new line of colored tent vinyl

  The colored vinyl is designed to retain original color while blocking repeated UV exposure.

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  Plastic Film Corporation introduces line of tent fabrics

  Plastic Film Corporation, the exclusive North American distributor for Industrial Sedo, is introducing a line of fabrics for the tent and architectural markets.

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  Unit allows clients to create keder

  A new unit from Sinclair Equipment Co. allows clients to make finished keder, in adjustable sizes, for single or double-flap configuration.

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  Tractor reduces labor costs and increases safety

  The tractor can drive stakes into asphalt with no pre-drilling and push up center poles using the power of the 50 hp diesel engine.

• Cutting machine features enhanced performance and reliability

  The new Eagle Conveyor Cutting System from the Eastman Machine Company is capable of marking, cutting, drilling and punching most flexible materials.

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  Cummins expands line of rental power systems

  Cummins Power Generation has expanded its line of rental power systems with a new 1,000 kW Tier 2 rental power unit.

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• Working safely at height

  Because tent companies cannot effectively eliminate the height hazard, they are required to provide protection against it.

• Treating tough stains

  There are some unique cleaning tips that help in removing tough stains.

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  Shifting trends in holiday parties

  This year, the hottest events will be bucking tradition in favor of sleek colors and a modern vibe.

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  Tents in the music industry

  Collaboration and customer service are keys to pleasing your music industry clients.

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  Branded dome creates successful motorcycle event

  Pacific Domes offers its client a unique, branded dome for a show-stopping motorcycle event.

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  Communication helps tented event run smoothly

  Keeping communication lines open helps Creative Events & Rentals throw a stellar last-minute bash.

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  Planning helps tent company overcome site challenges

  Realistic thinking helps Apr‘s Party & Tent Rental to overcome site challenges for a 2008 wedding.

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  Tent company pulls off a fundraiser atop a parking garage

  Stamford Tent & Event Services throws a swanky fundraiser atop a city parking garage.

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  The debate about tent companies as event planners

  Some tent rental companies are adding event planning to their services. Is this a good move?

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  Utilizing digital images

  Let high-quality photos make the sale for you.

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  Multi-year contracts benefit business

  Capitalize on the benefits and avoid the pitfalls of multi-year contracts.

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  Tents in the music industry

  Collaboration and customer service are keys to pleasing your music industry clients.

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• Treating tough stains

  There are some unique cleaning tips that help in removing tough stains.

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