October 2009 Issue

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  Fabric on tour with U2

  Architen Landrell in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, U.K., provided the tensioned fabric cladding system for the U2 360° World Tour stage.

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  Economy may affect trade issues

  President Obama may have to focus on other critical national issues before China trade comes up in his priority list.

• U.S. Congress revisiting trade agreements

  Members of the U.S. Congress are lining up to support the Trade Reform, Accountability, Development and Employment (TRADE) Act, which has 106 initial sponsors from both political parties.

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  Textile manufacturers concerned on climate bill

  A U.S. House of Representatives bill on climate change and energy passed by a seven-vote margin, and textile lobbyists vow to work on a Senate version that answers manufacturers’ concerns.

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  Film festival features eco-friendly green carpet

  For the second year in a row, the Teijin Group will present the environmentally minded Tokyo International Film Festival with an eco-friendly green carpet in place of the traditional red carpet.

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  DuPont, DOE launch solar research program

  Thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules would be used for more mainstream commercial and residential solar energy applications if they were waterproof (moisture degrades PV module performance.)

• TRD calls for entries in Award of Excellence program

  Did your company throw a show-stopping tented event this summer, or do you have an event coming up in the next few weeks that deserves recognition?

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  Tent markets trend: a more competitive environment

  The impact of the recession on tent fabric suppliers, tent manufacturers and event rental professionals has been profound.

• IntelEvent changes name

  The rental management software company based in Monterey, Calif., continues to offer intelligent event management software under its new name.

• New CEO and partnership for Classic Party Rentals

  John C. Campanelli, president and CEO of Los Angeles-based rental company Classic Party Rentals, resigned September 10 after leading the company in a partnership with Chameleon Chairs LLC.

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  Gallagher visualizes success in the tent rental industry

  Jim Gallagher communicates excellence—professionally.

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  U.S. Southwest tent rental companies meet terrain and weather challenges

  Tent rental companies in the southwestern United States install tents in a diverse range of environments, including sandy soil, rocky terrain, high winds and snow.

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  Lighter tents offer options for crafting different configurations

  Tentnology is offering two smaller versions of its SaddleSpan™ tents.

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  Keder machine allows for adjustable keder sizes

  The new keder machine from Sinclair Equipment Company allows for fully adjustable keder sizes for single or double flap configuration.

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  Table features strong, lightweight top

  The new Revolution® Table from PS Furniture features a patented ultra-lightweight composite core technology that produces an incredibly strong top at a fraction of the weight of conventional table top materials.

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  Material safety

  Make sure your company is buying quality tents made from quality components.

• Working with variations in building codes

  The International Building Code (IBC) is a model building code, meaning that even in states that have adopted it, variations can occur.

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  The advantages of forming partnerships with lighting vendors

  Even if you stock lighting equipment, a relationship with a lighting vendor will help you take advantage of everything fabric has to offer.

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  Live event artists turn tented events into works of art

  Entertainment with a twist.

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  Tent markets trend: a more competitive environment

  The impact of the recession on tent fabric suppliers, tent manufacturers and event rental professionals has been profound.

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  Strategies for backyard bashes

  Customers are still throwing parties in their backyards, but tent renters may need strategies to do more with less.

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  Fabric on tour with U2

  Architen Landrell in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, U.K., provided the tensioned fabric cladding system for the U2 360° World Tour stage.

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  Custom-fit structure covers pool during renovation

  Custom covering for a hotel pool renovation quietly appears overnight.

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  Clearspan puts luxury on display

  AAble Rents created a controlled environment for some precious Packards.

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  2.8 million square feet of tenting created for 2010 Winter Olympics

  Although Karl’s Event Rental has worked on some of the largest events in North America, the company sticks an even bigger feather in its cap with the 2010 Winter Olympics.

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  Tents used at world's largest temporary paleontological exhibit

  A Mexico City exhibit is sized for some of the largest creatures to ever walk the earth.

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  Getting to know Health Savings Accounts

  As a business owner, you’re fighting what seems like a losing battle against rising health care costs.

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  The advantages of forming partnerships with lighting vendors

  Even if you stock lighting equipment, a relationship with a lighting vendor will help you take advantage of everything fabric has to offer.

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  Winning government contracts

  The U.S. government is big business and contracts for thousands of products. Your business could be taking advantage of these bidding opportunities—if you just know how ...

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• Working with variations in building codes

  The International Building Code (IBC) is a model building code, meaning that even in states that have adopted it, variations can occur.

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