December 2008 Issue

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  Tent armor ready for production

  Tent armor that has been in development for 10 years is now ready for full production.

• Utility company cleared of installers’ deaths

  Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) of Little Rock, Ark., has been cleared of liability for the deaths of two men who were killed while moving a fully assembled tent during a 2004 festival.

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  Arena and Harlequin celebrate new partnership

  In October, Arena Group and Harlequin Marquees marked their new joint venture with an extravagant launch party in Dubai.

• Binford joins Experient

  Rick Binford has been named executive vice president of sales and marketing at Experient.

• American Furniture Rentals opens new warehouse and showroom

  The new warehouse and showroom are located in Las Vegas.

• Barto receives Creative Spirit award

  Denise Barto, CEO of AAA Rentals and its event division, All Occasions, is the 2008 recipient of Charleston magazine’s Creative Spirit award.

• California Portable Dance Floor awarded

  The company won the 2008 Best of Camarillo award in the Party Supplies Rental category.

• Eureka! launches new Web site

  The site includes expanded product photos, spec information and downloads of technical manuals.

• Karl’s named supplier to 2010 Olympics

  Karl’s plans to provide 1 million square feet of tenting for the games.

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  Event planners brave the mountains

  Two Colorado event professionals find their wedding planning niche and bloom.

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  United Arab Emirates’ event market on the rise

  Permanent venue spaces in the region are now becoming booked out well in advance, leaving room for the tented event industry to expand.

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  Clearspan meets 90 mph wind restrictions

  The E!Span can be installed with no tools or bolts, and interchangeable components allow tent professionals to install a larger or smaller tent easily.

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  New marquee has it covered

  The new Marquee tents from Economy Tent International were designed to provide coverage for building extensions, walkways or connections between structures.

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  New fabrics designed for large structures and tents

  Both fabrics block moisture penetration by way of the Lowick System, and both feature the Cleangard SL finish, a coating that protects the fabric’s surface.

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  Recycling tops ensure eco-friendly events

  The Trash-to-Cash system from Party Time Inc. is now available with new punch-out tops that can be adapted for either trash or recycling.

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  New edging bonds to tabletops

  PS Furniture has announced its new technology for table edges: Maxx Edge.

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  Why staking is critical

  Proper anchoring is the most important part of ensuring your tent installation is safe.

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  Get smart about risk management

  Reduce your chance of an accident claim by properly managing the factors you can control.

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  Train smart

  A good training program is a requirement for long-term success.

• Fleet safety

  Motor vehicle crashes cost employers $60 billion a year in medical care, legal expenses, property damage and lost productivity.

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  Top to turf: Lighting and flooring options

  Today’s lighting and flooring options have a universal appeal for tent customers.

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  Branding leads to profit

  An excellent way to meet client expectations is to offer custom projection, popular among brides and executives alike.

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  Top to turf: Lighting and flooring options

  Today’s lighting and flooring options have a universal appeal for tent customers.

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  Smart inventory brings life to themed events

  Bring new life to themed events with versatile, sophisticated inventory.

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  Tent company transforms parking lot

  Elite Productions dodges trees, planters and permit issues to pull off a fabulous two-night tented party.

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  Tenting in the tropics

  Mahaffey Fabric Structures builds a sturdy tent around an ancient tree.

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  Flow and interaction combine to create successful festival

  Flow and interaction form the ideal combination at the 2009 Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival.

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  Tented gala on a runway

  Two Chicago firms team up to pull off a fabulous tented gala on a new runway.

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  Branding leads to profit

  An excellent way to meet client expectations is to offer custom projection, popular among brides and executives alike.

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  Train smart

  A good training program is a requirement for long-term success.

Back to Top

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  Why staking is critical

  Proper anchoring is the most important part of ensuring your tent installation is safe.

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