April 2008 Issue

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  Army deploys new tents

  Tent innovations help protect U.S. soldiers in the field.

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  Smoking tents snuffed out

  Smoking tents purchased in response to a smoking ban in the Canadian province of Alberta have been declared illegal by bylaw officials.

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  Entering the tent rental and event industry

  Advice for those interesting in entering the industry.

• Anchor promotes and hires employees

  Two employees have been hired while two others have been promoted.

• Aztec hires new employees

  The company has hired three new employees.

• Classic Party Rentals hires new employees

  The company has hired three new employees.

• New acquisitions for Aztec and Shaffer

  The companies have acquired assets of two event companies in Houston.

• Classic Party Rentals acquires two rental companies

  The company has acquired TriServe Party Rentals and Chicago Party Rental.

• Abbey Tent and Party Rentals purchases tent company

  The company purchased Classic Tent Rentals.

• Anchor launches new Web site

  The site offers numerous features to help visitors find information quickly.

• Acme celebrates 10 years of service under owner

  The company has been owned by the Lure Capital Corporation for 10 years.

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  Tri Vantage president retires

  Jeffrey W. Kirk, president and COO of the newly created distribution division of Glen Raven (Tri Vantage) has retired.

• Glen Raven unveils name for new distribution division

  Last May Glen Raven acquired The Astrup Co. and John Boyle & Co., two of the nation’s largest distributors.

• FLAGRO distributor changes name

  Q2 Sales Company LLC is changing its name to Flagro USA Inc.

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  Entrepreneurial event planner gets creative

  Rain or shine, event planner Allison Jackson gives her clients their dream celebrations.

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  Summer holidays impact Canada's tent industry

  Canadians are proud of their multicultural heritage, but their cultural celebrations can be challenging for tent rental companies.

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  RÖDER introduces four new tent types

  The tents include party tents, event tents and smoking tents.

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  Sprech introduces artistic Liberty tent

  The Sprech company introduces the Liberty tent, inspired by the decorative taste of the artistic movement from which it takes its name.

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  Freeform tents fit in variety of spaces

  A new range of freeform tents and outdoor coverings is available from Bedouin Freeform Tents and Canopies.

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  Sunbrella fabrics increasingly popular for tent-like applications

  Sunbrella fabric applications range from poolside cabanas to outdoor showers.

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  Top-of-the-line fabrics for big tops

  The new Glen Raven division Tri Vantage LLC is introducing two of the latest fabrics from Dickson, designed for large structures, clearspan and tents.

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  Losberger introduces three new tent designs

  Three new tent designs in Losberger's Energie Series redefine creativity in tent designs.

• Heytent® laminate fabrics provide alternative to Heytex® fabrics

  Heytent® laminate fabrics for tents from the Julius Heywinkel Group are a good and cost-effective alternative to the well-known and tested Heytex® fabrics.

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  Baytex offers new fabric color options

  The new fabric colors include hues for every season and holiday theme.

• Bruin releases white opaque tent top fabric

  Bruin Plastics Company Inc. announces Mardi-Gras™ 14-ounce white opaque tent top fabric, joining the company’s line of 16 and 18-ounce opaque tent fabrics.

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  Rollers replace hooks on tent sidewall

  The Roller Sidewall replaces hooks on tent sidewall, elevating fabric structures to a new level of professional appearance and efficient installation.

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  Flooring systems offer ground protection

  Signature Flooring Systems introduces DuraDeck™, a line of heavy-duty ground protection and access mats that create a protective roadway, walkway or working platform over several types of terrains and surfaces.

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  APLIX creates unique fastening system

  APLIX Inter-mold® technology sets a new standard for closure systems in the tent manufacturing industry.

• Boom and jib provide long reach

  The new Big Boom has a telescopic jib that offers a 16-foot-5-inch additional reach to work in the most challenging environments.

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  Cleaning products safe for fabric

  Clean Awn® knows that its signature line of fabric cleaning products are good because it uses those products daily in its own awning and tent cleaning business.

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  DOT Fasteners offers electric foot press

  The M200 is capable of setting various types of fasteners, as well as grommets and washers, with a simple die change.

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  Stackable stake bins provide safety and efficiency

  Safety stacking cups around each leg prevent the bins from sliding during loading, unloading and transport to the job site.

• Software enhances rental business management

  Dashboard Version 2.0 software from Systematic (Texada) uses a wide variety of intuitive, multi-colored charts to accurately measure the key performance indicators of the rental business and to highlight problems.

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  Fabric guard restores and protects

  When it’s time to clean and re-treat breathable, water-repellent outdoor fabrics, choose 303 High Tech Fabric Guard™.

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  Green Monster upgrades stake puller machine

  Green Monster Manufacturing announces the Series 1000 LS—the company’s biggest overhaul yet on the green machine since the Green Monster Hydraulic Stake Puller debuted in 2002.

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  Innovate fabric puller machine for tent tops

  This innovative piece of machinery will not only significantly reduce labor requirements related to pulling tent tops, but it will also dramatically reduce the time needed to perform this necessary task.

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  The SEC Group updates keder bullet install kit

  The Drill-Right Fixture from The SEC Group allows 2-inch aluminum tube that has been purchased from different sources or cut down to their current size to be drilled for proper hole alignment with tent fittings.

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  Sinclair introduces complete production workstation

  The workstation is designed to provide a complete production workstation for cutting, welding and grommeting of various fabrication projects.

• Center pole hoist lowers costs

  The Tent Crew Center Pole Hoist was developed to assist the tent rental industry by lowering setup costs and saving on medical costs due to back injuries.

• New line of fully pleated frame tent liners

  Elegant™ Tent Liners are manufactured with the highest quality flame retardant true white polyester material.

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  New tent liners and pole fabrics for special occasions

  Charnecke Tents Inc. has introduced tent liners and pole covers that give an elegant look to any special occasion.

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  Moss introduces new event product line

  The new Moss Events line includes columns, walls, arches, themed backdrops and functional decor.

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  New seating offers convenience and enjoyment

  The Qar-Couch pieces can be put together to provide an endless amount of seating in a variety of colors.

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  Folding chair delivers new level of quality

  Although it looks like a regular poly fold chair, the “Max” outperforms with a static load of more than 1,000 pounds.

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  Submersible decor lighting

  Set your next event apart with new submersible, reusable Floralytes.

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• Comparing barrel weight and strength

  Comparing these two types of anchoring methods.

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  Tent companies react when disaster strikes

  You can’t control Mother Nature, but you can control your response.

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  Gear up for safe working

  The Click It! campaign takes off.

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  Creating cool lighting design for events

  Well-designed lighting can set the mood for a tented event—from whimsical to romantic to dramatic.

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  Creating cool lighting design for events

  Well-designed lighting can set the mood for a tented event—from whimsical to romantic to dramatic.

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  Two tent companies create successful graduation ceremonies

  Two tent rental companies resolve site challenges to stage successful graduation ceremonies.

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  Regal uses CAD to plan a fundraising gala

  Regal Tent Productions uses 3D AutoCAD® technology to win a job and solve site challenges.

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  Decor prototypes help bring a client's vision to life

  A chandelier prototype will ensure that the florist, the client and tent installers are on the same page.

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  Canopy uplifts Manhattan

  Tentnology erects an elegant canopy in front of the World Trade Center memorial site.

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  The fine art of job costing

  How to avoid surprises that could hurt your bottom line.

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  PR increases business visibility

  How to use PR strategies to be seen.

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• Comparing barrel weight and strength

  Comparing these two types of anchoring methods.

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