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June 2008 Issue

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Features

Choosing the right rental software

When buying rental software, be choosy to find the best fit.
Boosting your bottom line

Eight ways to boost your bottom line.

News

Dome houses Made in Berlin exhibition

Zendome and partners craft an identity for Berlin designers in Italy.
Indian pilgrims to get new tents

Muslims traveling to Mecca with the Hajj Committee in early December will stay in exclusive Indian-only tents equipped with all the necessary facilities.
Nonprofit association accepts donated rental materials

The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources says that tents and party rental items are among the many kinds of products that the organization accepts.
Church tents pulled down

Tents housing churches in Johannesburg, South Africa, were torn down in April by the city’s emergency management services (EMS) and police force.
Discounted tents protect communities from sun

A new program in Australia is offering discounted tents for rent to organizations such as charities, sports clubs and schools, to help protect people from damaging sun rays.
“Tent guy” starts new rental forum

Jon Anderson, a 10-year veteran of D.C. Hall Rental Service in North Branford, Conn., recently launched Rent Talk Online.
Tent installers killed in Charleston

Two men were electrocuted and two others were shocked during a pole tent installation in Charleston, S.C., in April.
Family tent business owner dies

Fred Findlay, former longtime owner of Regina Tent & Awning in Regina, British Columbia, Canada, has died at the age of 83.
Teer joins Aztec

Phil Teer, 12-year veteran of the tent industry, has joined Aztec Tents.
Event Rentals Unlimited hires Keller

Event Rentals Unlimited has hired Amanda Hodges Keller.
Rentals Unlimited names new director

David Price has been named new director of product and business development.
Tents Unlimited promotes three employees

Shane Jones, Jay Jones and Jose Rodriguez have all been promoted.
All Star Tents opens new showroom

All Star Tents has opened a new showroom in South Salem, Ore.
New location for AARCEE

AARCEE Party & Tent Rental has moved to 5300 West 35th Street, Minneapolis, Minn.
Classic Party Rentals acquires three companies

Classic Party Rentals has acquired three rental companies in the East Coast.
The SEC Group partners with Full Circle Events

The partnership is to distribute heating, cooling and electrical distribution products to the rental industry.
Barbara Scull wins Business Person of the Year award

The award is from the Sharonville Chamber of Commerce.
Arena Structures named Business of the Year

Arena Structures was named Business of the Year at the 2008 Performance Textiles Awards.
Cummins Power Generation gets certified

Cummins Power Generation has received an International Building Code (IBC) certification on all its production generator sets under 230kW.
Company forum: Patents and intellectual property

InTents gathered opinions on intellectual property and patents from a few industry insiders.
Investor revives tent company

Investor Ria Bruns steps in to revitalize Classic Tents & Events in Atlanta.
Röder wins two International Achievement Awards

Since the Smart ForTwo event, Röder has earned a great deal of publicity, thanks in part to winning the IAA award of excellence for commercial tent rental.
Chicago Party Rental wins IAA award of excellence for party tent rental

For the 2006 Lexus Dealers’ Conference, Chicago Party Rental (now Classic Party Rentals), Countryside, Ill., created three distinct areas—75,426 square feet of tents and structures, complete with climate control.
Carpas y Lonas wins three International Achievement Awards

Jurassic Park met the tent industry when a company built dinosaur robots and needed a tent large enough for its traveling musuem.
Pacific Domes wins IAA award of excellence for tent manufacturing

When Santa needed to come to Plainview, Ind., Premier Properties hired Pacific Domes to give him a unique home.
Advanced Tent Rental Ltd. wins IAA outstanding achievement award

Advanced Tent Rental Ltd. won an International Achievement Award for a party tent rental the company completed.
Eventstar Productions wins IAA outstanding achievement award

Eventstar Productions, Medley, Fa., won an International Achievement Award for a party tent rental the company completed.
Special Event Tent & Party Rental wins IAA outstanding achievement award

Special Event Tent & Party Rental, Bangor, Pa., won an International Achievement Award for a commercial tent rental the company completed.
Tents becoming more popular in Australia

If you lived in Australia, why wouldn’t you want to have an outdoor event?

Products

New clearspan structures

G.M.M. Shade Structures has introduced modular, aluminum-frame, clearspan structures with clear PVC or glass sides.
Custom canopy allows imprinting of logos

The popular QuickShelter canopy is now available with custom-printed images in up to four colors.
Cellular Service Tracker allows equipment and fleet tracking

The ST-900 can generate reports on cumulative hours, truck location, idling time and odometer readings.
Tent heater offers quiet, clean heat

The TentEvent125 can heat a tent as large as 40 by 60 feet, and it re-circulates heated air for improved efficiency.
Cooling system offers high cooling capacity

The redesigned KwiKool Strategic Air Center Model 2411 delivers 2 tons of cooling capacity.
Folding chair features coating to prevent rust

The C600RG “Rust Guard” chair prevents rust even when the chair is exposed to water for long periods of time.

On the job

How to square a tent

A tent that’s properly laid-out or squared is structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing.
Requirements for drug-free working

Your requirements under U.S. drug and alcohol regulations.

Events

Flowers bloom in tents

Decking out a tent with fresh blooms is no longer as simple as placing centerpieces.
Röder wins two International Achievement Awards

Since the Smart ForTwo event, Röder has earned a great deal of publicity, thanks in part to winning the IAA award of excellence for commercial tent rental.
Custom tent provides alternative to permanent pavilion

A client loves its last-minute tent enough to make it a permanent fixture. .
Tents provide vintage elegance

Beautiful banners adorn three 1920s-themed tents after a tough install.
Tent company stays calm despite uncertain forecast

A wet spring in Minnesota makes clients extra eager to hash out a rain plan for their June wedding.
Moroccan-themed event features triple-peaked tent

Guests at a posh debutante ball party under three peaks.
Chicago Party Rental wins IAA award of excellence for party tent rental

For the 2006 Lexus Dealers’ Conference, Chicago Party Rental (now Classic Party Rentals), Countryside, Ill., created three distinct areas—75,426 square feet of tents and structures, complete with climate control.
Carpas y Lonas wins three International Achievement Awards

Jurassic Park met the tent industry when a company built dinosaur robots and needed a tent large enough for its traveling musuem.
Pacific Domes wins IAA award of excellence for tent manufacturing

When Santa needed to come to Plainview, Ind., Premier Properties hired Pacific Domes to give him a unique home.

Management

Boosting your bottom line

Eight ways to boost your bottom line.
Forging a subrental partnership

Overbooked? Partner up with another rental company.
Choosing the right rental software

When buying rental software, be choosy to find the best fit.

Resources

How to square a tent

A tent that’s properly laid-out or squared is structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing.

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