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U.S. imposes new tariffs following Section 301 investigation
August 14, 2026
Sixty trade partners of the U.S. are subject to new tariffs following the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 investigation into concerns about forced labor. The investigation began in March, with the USTR determining in June that the acts, policies and practices of the economies were “unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce.” Trading partners …
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2026 International Achievement Award submissions due Aug. 28
August 13, 2026
Submissions for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are due Aug. 28. Project submissions are $25 per entry, and winners are recognized online, in print and at Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5, 2026 in Orlando, Fla. For more than 75 years, the IAAs recognize outstanding and innovative projects representing the latest accomplishments in design and …
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Registration open for ATA webinar: A Complete Security Blueprint
August 12, 2026
Registration is open for the Complete Security Blueprint webinar, Aug. 26, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), it is free for ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. A Complete Security Blueprint will provide a practical roadmap for building and maturing an effective cybersecurity program. Whether you’re starting from scratch or enhancing an existing …
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Aztec Tents celebrates 60 years
August 12, 2026
In an industry where success is measured by reliability, innovation and trust, Aztec Tents proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026, marking six decades of engineering solutions that have helped shape the modern event rental and temporary structure industry. Since opening its doors in 1966, the company has grown from a regional tent manufacturer into …
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Morito Scovill Americas announces acquisition of Edward Segal Inc.
August 10, 2026
Morito Scovill Americas, a supplier of high-performance fasteners for apparel and light industrial applications based in Clarkesville, Ga., has announced the acquisition of Edward Segal Inc., a Thomaston, Conn.-based manufacturer of eyelet, grommet, rivet and snap fastener for machines and custom-engineered automated assembly systems. Edward Segal Inc. will become part of Morito Scovill Americas, further …
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U.S. imposes additional tariffs on Canada
August 7, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump announced July 20 that 50% tariffs on certain goods from Canada will be imposed beginning Aug. 19. The tariffs are pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and are in response to “Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products,” according to a White House statement. These tariffs apply to …
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International Code Council deepens expertise with acquisition
August 6, 2026
The International Code Council (ICC), a source of model codes, standards and building safety solutions based in Washington, D.C., acquired Code Concepts Group, Brighton, Mich., a consulting firm specializing in fire and building code advisory services, training and technical consulting for emerging technologies and plan review services. According to the organization, Michael O’Brian joined the council as …
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Element Event Solutions names new CEO
August 6, 2026
Canadian-owned Element Event Solutions has a new CEO. James Dent, the company’s chief financial officer, will step up to lead the event rental business in Toronto, Ont.. According to the company, former CEO Allison Freeman is stepping away to pursue a new chapter. “Serving as CEO of Element has been a great honour and joy. …
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Registration open for ATA webinar: Woven Narrow Fabrics | Kevlar EXO Development
August 3, 2026
Registration is open for the Woven Narrow Fabrics: Kevlar® EXO™ Development webinar Aug. 12, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), attendance is free to ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. The webinar will highlight the development process of DuPont’s Kevlar EXO fiber, its properties and how it can benefit the U.S. textile …
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2026 Premier Product Showcase
August 1, 2026
Customization, fast installation, easy handling and style—these are the qualities that tent and event rental companies demand. For the annual InTents Premier Product Showcase, we asked our contributors to send us information about their latest products and services that help companies save time and labor, perform safer installations, and turn a profit. This issue includes …
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2026 International Achievement Award submissions due Aug. 28
August 13, 2026
Submissions for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are due Aug. 28. Project submissions are $25 per entry, and winners are recognized online, in print and at Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5, 2026 in Orlando, Fla. For more than 75 years, the IAAs recognize outstanding and innovative projects representing the latest accomplishments in design and …
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Discounted registration rates available for Advanced Textiles Expo 2026
July 10, 2026
Through Sept. 3, get early bird registration rates for Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and the Emerging Technologies (ET) Conference Nov. 2. Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) members get in for $69, nonmembers $169. For the ET Conference, early bird rates are $525 for members and $725 …
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Judge applications open for 2026 International Achievement Awards
May 14, 2026
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for judges for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs). The IAAs are an annual competition that celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry, showcasing ATA members’ technical skills and accomplishments. Judges will have the chance to recognize excellence in textiles and influence the future of …
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Registration opens for Advanced Textiles Expo
May 13, 2026
Registration is open for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026. The show returns Nov. 3–5, 2026, in Orlando, Fla., at the Orange County Convention Center (West Building). Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) expects 4,000+ attendees and 300+ exhibitors. Exhibit booths are still open as well. Expo programming Attendees can look forward to show floor education with hands-on learning, …
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Innovation, insights at Advanced Textiles Expo and Emerging Technologies Conference 2025
August 30, 2025
The textile industry is evolving fast, and Advanced Textiles Expo® in Indianapolis, IN on November 5–7 is the place to be. This year’s event brings together industry experts covering sustainability, technology, business strategy and regulatory updates. Before the expo, Emerging Technologies Conference kicks off on Nov. 4 at the Indiana Convention Center. This one-day conference …
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Registration now open for Advanced Textiles Expo 2025
May 1, 2025
Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is excited to announce that registration is now open for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2025, taking place November 5–7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. As the industry’s leading trade show for specialty fabrics, advanced textiles, and shade and weather protection, the Expo draws thousands of professionals for three days …
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Plan your stay: Official housing for Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 now open
March 11, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Site & Stay has been selected as the official housing partner for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2025, taking place Nov. 5–7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. Hotel booking is now open, offering attendees and exhibitors exclusive access to discounted rates at our official host hotels—all conveniently located …
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Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 brings more than 4,200 attendees, showcasing innovation and collaboration
October 17, 2024
Advanced Textiles Expo® 2024, the largest event of Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA), concluded with resounding success Sept. 24–26 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Once again held in conjunction with Sun Shading Expo North America—organized by Messe Stuttgart, founders of R + T and the world’s largest trade fair for roller shutters, doors/gates and sun shading …
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ATA negotiates lower rates for exhibitors at Advanced Textiles Expo
August 14, 2024
The Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) has renegotiated its General Services Contractor contract for the 2025–2027 Advanced Textiles Expo® shows. By selecting Freeman through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, we have secured rates that significantly lower the cost burden on our exhibitors. RFP process Key achievements This successful negotiation translates directly to cost savings for …
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IFAI Expo 2022 call for presentations
December 20, 2021
The Industrial Fabrics Association International is now accepting proposals for presentations at IFAI Expo 2022. IFAI Expo will take place Oct. 12-14, 2022, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., with education Oct. 11-14. IFAI is accepting proposals for 50-minute classroom sessions in several categories: Advanced Textiles Shade & Weather Protection Specialty Fabrics Marine …
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2026 Premier Product Showcase
August 1, 2026
Customization, fast installation, easy handling and style—these are the qualities that tent and event rental companies demand. For the annual InTents Premier Product Showcase, we asked our contributors to send us information about their latest products and services that help companies save time and labor, perform safer installations, and turn a profit. This issue includes …
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Protection above & below
August 1, 2026
With approximately 100 installers on its field operations team working at heights varying from 10 to 50 feet, Memphis, Tenn.-based Sunbelt Rentals® Temporary Structures has a lot of employees at risk of falling. And given that the company averages 50 installs per month, with the most commonly deployed structure putting workers 25–50 feet off the …
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Wrangling the warehouse chaos
August 1, 2026
From profitability to customer satisfaction, warehouse management affects every part of an event rental business. Companies doing it well continually fine-tune their processes for inventory oversight, equipment tracking and overall organization to keep chaos under control and create a strong foundation for growth. Accurate inventory is essential to maintaining efficient workflows, but managing the many …
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Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst
June 1, 2026
Despite his company’s decades in the industry and his employees’ collective tenting experience, Ed Knight, president of EventQuip, Montgomeryville, Pa., leaves nothing to chance when it comes to installs. Rather than assuming everything will proceed smoothly, Knight and his team focus on all that could go sideways. The process kicks off with the client meeting, …
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Successful site visits
June 1, 2026
A recent project at a local university seemed straightforward to Steve Campbell, general manager at L&A Tent & Event Rentals in Hamilton, N.J. The client had requested the team’s most cost-effective option: a white pole tent anchored by stakes. Installation was underway, with roughly one-third of the stakes driven and the tent laid out, when …
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How to create a grand tentrance
June 1, 2026
In the world of real estate, the mantra of “curb appeal” is paramount as it tends to set the tone for what’s to come inside the home. In the world of event tents, the entryway or formal “tentrance” of a tent is a similar concept—giving attendees the first and most lasting impression of an event’s …
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Doing dishes
April 1, 2026
As event clients increasingly seek streamlined services under a single provider, dishware and tabletop rentals have evolved from nice-to-have offerings into a strategic extension of the rental business. For Darren Randle, chief operating officer at Houston Tents & Events, adding dishware and tableware rentals started the same way most tent expansions do—with client demand. In …
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Dramatic draping
April 1, 2026
Statement-making draping is reshaping expectations for tented events. As event planners use this technique more intentionally to define celebratory spaces, the bar for both design and execution is rising. When done well, dramatic draping appears effortless, making it all the more captivating to clients. But every sculpted swoop requires a series of deliberate fabric and …
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Tripping the light fantastic
April 1, 2026
For many people, possibly even most, a wedding without dancing is almost as unthinkable as one without an open bar or a multitiered cake. In fact, the desire to get down and get funky is so ubiquitous as to make dance flooring an essential decor element. And it’s not just at weddings; almost any event—be …
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2025 Premier Product Showcase, part 2
December 2, 2025
Customization, fast installation, easy handling and style—these are the qualities that tent and event rental companies demand. For the annual InTents Premier Product Showcase, we asked our contributors to send us information about their latest products and services that help companies save time and labor, perform safer installations and turn a profit. This issue includes …
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U.S. imposes new tariffs following Section 301 investigation
August 14, 2026
Sixty trade partners of the U.S. are subject to new tariffs following the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 investigation into concerns about forced labor. The investigation began in March, with the USTR determining in June that the acts, policies and practices of the economies were “unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce.” Trading partners …
ATA News
2026 International Achievement Award submissions due Aug. 28
August 13, 2026
Submissions for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are due Aug. 28. Project submissions are $25 per entry, and winners are recognized online, in print and at Advanced Textiles Expo®, Nov. 3–5, 2026 in Orlando, Fla. For more than 75 years, the IAAs recognize outstanding and innovative projects representing the latest accomplishments in design and …
Industry News
Registration open for ATA webinar: A Complete Security Blueprint
August 12, 2026
Registration is open for the Complete Security Blueprint webinar, Aug. 26, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), it is free for ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. A Complete Security Blueprint will provide a practical roadmap for building and maturing an effective cybersecurity program. Whether you’re starting from scratch or enhancing an existing …
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Aztec Tents celebrates 60 years
August 12, 2026
In an industry where success is measured by reliability, innovation and trust, Aztec Tents proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026, marking six decades of engineering solutions that have helped shape the modern event rental and temporary structure industry. Since opening its doors in 1966, the company has grown from a regional tent manufacturer into …
Industry News
Morito Scovill Americas announces acquisition of Edward Segal Inc.
August 10, 2026
Morito Scovill Americas, a supplier of high-performance fasteners for apparel and light industrial applications based in Clarkesville, Ga., has announced the acquisition of Edward Segal Inc., a Thomaston, Conn.-based manufacturer of eyelet, grommet, rivet and snap fastener for machines and custom-engineered automated assembly systems. Edward Segal Inc. will become part of Morito Scovill Americas, further …
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U.S. imposes additional tariffs on Canada
August 7, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump announced July 20 that 50% tariffs on certain goods from Canada will be imposed beginning Aug. 19. The tariffs are pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and are in response to “Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products,” according to a White House statement. These tariffs apply to …
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International Code Council deepens expertise with acquisition
August 6, 2026
The International Code Council (ICC), a source of model codes, standards and building safety solutions based in Washington, D.C., acquired Code Concepts Group, Brighton, Mich., a consulting firm specializing in fire and building code advisory services, training and technical consulting for emerging technologies and plan review services. According to the organization, Michael O’Brian joined the council as …
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Element Event Solutions names new CEO
August 6, 2026
Canadian-owned Element Event Solutions has a new CEO. James Dent, the company’s chief financial officer, will step up to lead the event rental business in Toronto, Ont.. According to the company, former CEO Allison Freeman is stepping away to pursue a new chapter. “Serving as CEO of Element has been a great honour and joy. …
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Registration open for ATA webinar: Woven Narrow Fabrics | Kevlar EXO Development
August 3, 2026
Registration is open for the Woven Narrow Fabrics: Kevlar® EXO™ Development webinar Aug. 12, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), attendance is free to ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. The webinar will highlight the development process of DuPont’s Kevlar EXO fiber, its properties and how it can benefit the U.S. textile …
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Safe Tenting Professional Certification Workshop in Georgia
August 1, 2026
The Tent Rental Division (TRD) of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is offering the Safe Tenting Professional (STP) Certification Program Aug. 26–27, at Classic Tents & Events in Norcross, Ga. This program will bring together all three essential in-person certification courses at a single location. The new workshop format is designed to provide greater flexibility and …
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Join the National Safety Stand-Down May 6−10
May 1, 2019
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 366 of the 971 construction fatalities recorded in the U.S. in 2017 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data). The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country to stop fall fatalities and injuries. What …
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Codes set for adoption
December 1, 2016
Code revision process reaches final voting stage. A proposal to regulate outdoor events regardless of the presence of tents or special event structures was approved at the Public Comment Hearing of the International Code Committee (ICC) in October. This proposal (F310-16), submitted by the Fire Code Action Committee, had been disapproved at the code committee’s …
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Site survey equals site safety
December 1, 2016
A thorough site survey communicates event needs and flags potential safety issues. Ensuring the safety of tented event participants and the tent installation crew starts at the beginning of the job. Before a single rental item is loaded onto the truck, a site survey should be completed by a qualified professional with set-up experience. A …
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TopTec training goes on the road
December 1, 2016
TopTec Event Tents, Moore, S.C., is taking its long running tent installation and safety training program on the road in 2017. The first Tent School On The Road session will be held at Rent-E-Quip in Colonial Heights, Va., March 7–8. “Our goal was to make Tent School more accessible to our customers across the United …
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Tent inspections before events ensure safety
October 1, 2016
Inspections will help avoid disaster and add years to the life of a tent. The tent is up and the event is underway. But there may still be work to be done. Especially for installations that will be up for any length of time, inspection and maintenance are top priorities for keeping the tent as …
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IFAI’s Tent Rental Division works toward standard
October 1, 2016
IFAI’s Tent Rental Division looks to write an industry standard for tent anchorage. With final voting on tent-related code revisions for the 2018 Model Code set for late October, IFAI’s Tent Rental Division (TRD) is looking ahead to writing an industry standard that could be taken up in the 2021 code cycle. “As the 2018 …
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Moving on up with multiple locations
August 1, 2016
Expanding to multiple locations offers numerous benefits, if the timing is right and both will and cash flow are strong. Delores Crum didn’t see that she had a choice. Sure, her party, tent and wedding rental store in south Austin, Texas, opened in 2000, was doing well. But up in north Austin, another rental company …
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OSHA fines increase
August 1, 2016
New law directs U.S. Department of Labor to “catch up” penalties to inflation. Fines assessed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) increased by 78 percent as of Aug. 1. OSHA’s top penalty for serious violations rises from $7,000 to $12,471, and its top penalty for willful or repeated violations rises from $70,000 to …
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Collaboration yields successful code revisions
August 1, 2016
F-CAC work group is a key factor in the code revision process for tents, membrane structures and outdoor assembly events. The International Code Council (ICC) Committee Action Hearings were held in Louisville, Ky., in April. During the International Fire Code (IFC) hearings, stakeholders representing IFAI’s Tent Rental Division (TRD), the ICC Fire Code Action Committee …
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Ballasting for safety and safety when ballasting
June 1, 2016
Learning to ballast with concrete? Follow these steps to ensure safe and efficient jobsite practices. My crew has forgotten how to use a sledgehammer. Well, not really, but it could happen. In my local tent rental market, ballasting is common. So common that the top priority for my management team has been to figure out …
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Project showcase: Woodland wonderland
August 1, 2026
When the host of a weeklong conference for event planners decided on its theme—a “crystal palace” deep within the forest of a luxury resort—the planners knew they wanted the highest-quality tent equipment and event planning services available. Nemacolin resort in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands opted for Stamford, Conn.-based Stamford Tent & Event Services to bring its …
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Inside job
June 1, 2026
When event insiders and best friends Dakotah Terrace, owner of full-service floral provider Jardiniere Events in Hilton Head, S.C., and Devin Van Bortel, owner of Amazing Event Rentals in Hardeeville, S.C., decided to wed, they knew they could use their expertise to make their wedding day exactly what they wanted it to be. They also …
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Project Showcase: Big D Party Rentals’ tents withstand helicopter downwash
December 2, 2025
Tent and event companies are used to calculating wind ratings on engineered clearspan structures to ensure they can withstand possible storms. But when helicopters landing near the structure is going to cause wind shear, the installation must resist exceptionally heavy strain on its walls and roof panels. For the launch of Robinson Helicopter’s new R88 …
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A glowing jewel on the green
December 2, 2025
Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., is located on the south shore of Lake Tahoe. This area sees all types of weather, from thunderstorms in summer to snowstorms as late as June. When hired to stage a wedding ceremony and reception there, Hensley Event Resources, based out of San Francisco, Calif., was tasked with …
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Project Showcase: Tentickle Miami tents the Miami Concours
October 1, 2025
In the heart of the 2025 South Florida event season, the 8th annual Miami Concours took place over a February weekend at the iconic Jungle Plaza in Miami’s Design District, a stunning urban backdrop for the intersection of auto, art and fashion. The event that showcased a collection of hypercars and rare vintage supercars on …
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Project Showcase: Tents for Rent
August 1, 2025
When Scranton Rent-All in Throop, Pa., was hired to make wedding dreams come true for a family living on the edge of a golf course in the Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania, the company reached out to long-time partner Tents For Rent in Lititz, Pa., to help make it happen. “We have a long-standing relationship …
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Installation Spotlight: Circus Sarasota
August 1, 2025
Barnum and Bailey would marvel at Mexican-based architect Hector Mendoza Uribe’s forward-thinking 2023 redesign of the tent for Florida’s Circus Sarasota. Seeking a new design, structure and complete equipment overhaul, Mendoza Uribe worked with Carpas Y Lonas El Carrusel to create an eye-catching big top, completely redesigning and manufacturing the main tent, an entrance tent …
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Project Showcase: Arena Americas tents the U.S. Open
June 1, 2025
Steeped in tradition, North Carolina’s Pinehurst Resort has hosted more golf championships than any other site in America—and providing structures to uphold that kind of history calls for nothing less than tenting excellence. As a provider of event rental solutions, Arena Americas, based in Oak Creek, Wis., specializes in tenting, flooring, seating and event management …
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Project Showcase: Element Event Solutions
April 1, 2025
Each summer at Sobeys Stadium, Toronto, Canada, Tennis Canada hosts the National Bank Open presented by Rogers (formerly Rogers Cup)—a tournament that hosts the world’s best tennis players from the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) and WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) tours. And for at least the past 20 years, the team at Element Event Solutions …
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Tenting a transformation
April 1, 2025
In the summer of 2024, Houston Tents & Events (HTE) joined the producers of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” to film a special episode in the Houston, Texas, area. The episode, featuring HTE’s behind-the-scenes contributions, aired Jan. 30 on ABC and is available to stream on Hulu. Known for transforming the lives of deserving families …
