August 2008 Issue

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  Tent companies reach out to China

  Tent companies do their part in the aftermath of May’s earthquake.

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  Tent houses fire station headquarters

  Firefighters in Bayonne, N.J., will move into a 50-by-100-foot tent this summer.

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  Huge pink tent goes up in London

  Thousands of fundraisers gathered under a very large and very pink tent in May during the MoonWalk charity event in London.

• Chicago area rental leader dies

  Art Leonard, head of Big Top Productions, North Chicago, Ill., has died at the age of 53.

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  Students develop concrete canvas shelter

  Two engineering students competing in a British Cement Association competition based their entry on meditations about the compressive strength of an eggshell.

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  PS Furniture goes green

  PS Furniture has enlisted the help of the Green Business Alliance to implement environmentally friendly operating procedures.

• Aztec hires account manager

  Aztec has hired Mike Haupt as an account manager for its Northwest and California regions.

• Modern Exposition Services appoints general manager

  Randy Breen has been appointed general manager of the Phoenix operations.

• New addition to Special Events Rental sales team

  Dana Forbes has joined the company’s sales team.

• Kwik-Covers opens new warehouse

  The opening will help the company better serve its West Coast customers.

• Classic Party Rentals acquires Water Mill Party

  Classic Party Rentals has acquired Water Mill Party, which serves the Hamptons market.

• Mullins Special Occasions employees celebrate 10 years of service

  Will Childers and Shirley Jones are both celebrating 10 years of service for the company.

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  Company owner is committed to tents

  Ed Knight works his way through the industry and finds tents are his favorite rental.

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  Revised building codes impact Japan’s tent industry

  Although sporting events represent a growing market for tents in Japan, the tent industry overall is struggling with economic and regulatory issues that have taken their toll on the country.

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• Anchor and Ferrari release coated blockout vinyl

  The fabric is a 22.5-ounce, acrylic blockout designed for use on Anchor tents.

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  Stake extractor uses counterforce

  The JackJaw® 300 Tent Stake extractor has been developed to help installers remove tent stakes up to 1 inch in diameter.

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  New products help tent installation run smoothly

  Swampy Hollow Mfg. has introduced three new products to help tent installations run more smoothly.

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  Secure skirting for all sizes

  Fastenation Inc. has introduced two new skirting clips to its line of fastening solutions.

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  Dealing with complex codes

  Navigating tent codes is no easy task; being proactive can make it go more smoothly.

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  The power of overhead lines

  Installers and their supervisors must be diligent about the potential hazards of a jobsite.

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  Tent repair tricks

  A few things to consider before repairing your own tent.

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  Fresh furnishings offer functional design

  Lounge spaces and the snazzy furniture that fills them are the latest trend in tented events, from corporate functions to eco-conscious backyard weddings.

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  Eco-friendly weddings

  Going green helps event companies gain both conscience and capital.

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  Design tips from the pros

  Bring tented event layouts to life with these design tips.

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  Tent company upholds ideals under pressure

  Ellco Rentals works within the pressures of reality to produce a delightful 400-guest wedding.

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  Tent company delivers rock star service

  Australia’s Excel Events keeps its cool while dealing with last-minute site plan changes.

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  Rain planning creates successful wedding

  A well-developed rain plan comes in handy for this Minnesota wedding.

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  Tent covers unique, multi-themed awards gala

  A theater company gets something truly unique for its awards gala.

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  Service and product packages increase company profit

  Rental companies stand to profit by creating packages for products and services.

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  Design tips from the pros

  Bring tented event layouts to life with these design tips.

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  Tent repair tricks

  A few things to consider before repairing your own tent.

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