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New Mexico PFAS Protection Act rule effective July 1
June 1, 2026
New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board finalized a rule (20.13.2 NMAC) regulating intentionally added PFAS in consumer products, effective July 1. The rule establishes a process for manufacturers to submit currently unavoidable use (CUU) proposals for exemption from state requirements, in addition to reporting, labeling and testing requirements, and fees and penalties. It strengthens the 2025 …
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Connecticut PFAS labeling requirements effective July 1
June 1, 2026
Beginning July 1, several products manufactured, sold, offered or distributed for sale in Connecticut must include a warning label if they contain intentionally added PFAS. Products that must be labeled include apparel, carpets or rugs, fabric treatments, textile furnishings, upholstered furniture, dental floss, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetic products, juvenile products, menstruation products and ski wax. …
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2026 State of the industry
June 1, 2026
Last year, we were wondering how tariffs would affect the U.S. economy and the domestic portion of the global textile industry, as the rates seemed to change daily at the time the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) annual industry survey was being conducted in the spring. Inflation thus wound up being at the top of people’s …
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Measure twice, site visit once
June 1, 2026
In my own operations at Houston Tents & Events, and in conversations with fellow tent industry leaders across the country, I’ve found that the biggest drain on profitability isn’t the equipment; it’s the “unknowns” we encounter on job sites. The most successful companies aren’t just the ones with the most inventory; they are the ones …
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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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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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Daring to delegate
June 1, 2026
One of the most difficult challenges for any entrepreneur is learning how and when to delegate tasks. In the beginning, there was no one to hand tasks off to. You were the head cook and bottle washer and the buck stopped with you. As your company grew, you convinced others to join you, but unfortunately, …
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Standardize excellent with SOPs
June 1, 2026
Chaos can often be mistaken for capability. The ability to pivot quickly, solve problems on the fly and “make it work” under pressure is what many of us built our businesses on. For years, I believed that the more chaotic my life was, the more successful I must be. That the more flexible I could …
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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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IFAI Expo: Leveraging rental tents during and after the pandemic
November 4, 2021
Jim Reyen, business director at Johnson Outdoors Inc./Eureka! Big Tents Division, presented the campfire session “Leveraging Rental Tents During and After the COVID Pandemic” at IFAI Expo in Nashville, Tenn. During the session, Reyen explained the changing demands for tents throughout various stages of the pandemic. “The first wave of tent demand ran from March …
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IFAI Expo: How to outsell your competition
November 3, 2021
During the education session “Outselling Your Competition: Four Activities Your Sales Team Must Be Doing Post-COVID” at IFAI Expo 2021 in Nashville, Tenn., James Auerbach, vice president—event segment for the American Rental Association, shared four measurable and respectable pillars that all salespeople must excel at in order to outsell their competition. Referred to as the …
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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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Decoded: Code changes impacting the industry
December 2, 2025
Tent professionals thrive when they pair code knowledge with professional relationships.” This piece of wisdom is from Ethan Pretsch, president of WatchDog Robotics in Jackson, Wyo. In this article, Pretsch and other leaders in the tent industry discuss ways to stay on top of code changes and offer insights into obtaining permits and navigating requirements …
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Social media do’s and don’ts
December 2, 2025
A social media presence has become ubiquitous for nearly every type of business. And while that constant presence may be beneficial, social media interaction can become stale, routine and consequently less effective. For a company that has been engaged with social media for multiple years, it may be time to take a fresh look at …
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Raising the bar on safe tent installations
October 1, 2025
Wrangling tents can be a dangerous occupation—a reality that for tent and event rental operators presents a real vulnerability in terms of safeguarding workers and profits. Consequently, skillfully executed tent anchoring plays an integral role in achieving these important objectives. Risky business Consider the potential consequences of inexpert anchoring. For example, an improperly anchored tent …
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New Mexico PFAS Protection Act rule effective July 1
June 1, 2026
New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board finalized a rule (20.13.2 NMAC) regulating intentionally added PFAS in consumer products, effective July 1. The rule establishes a process for manufacturers to submit currently unavoidable use (CUU) proposals for exemption from state requirements, in addition to reporting, labeling and testing requirements, and fees and penalties. It strengthens the 2025 …
Industry News
Connecticut PFAS labeling requirements effective July 1
June 1, 2026
Beginning July 1, several products manufactured, sold, offered or distributed for sale in Connecticut must include a warning label if they contain intentionally added PFAS. Products that must be labeled include apparel, carpets or rugs, fabric treatments, textile furnishings, upholstered furniture, dental floss, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetic products, juvenile products, menstruation products and ski wax. …
Covered conversations
Measure twice, site visit once
June 1, 2026
In my own operations at Houston Tents & Events, and in conversations with fellow tent industry leaders across the country, I’ve found that the biggest drain on profitability isn’t the equipment; it’s the “unknowns” we encounter on job sites. The most successful companies aren’t just the ones with the most inventory; they are the ones …
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Palmer Snyder partners with Chameleon
May 27, 2026
Palmer Snyder Furniture, Louisville, Ky., has entered into a U.S. sales partnership with Chameleon Chair Collection®, Los Angeles. The companies said the partnership combines Chameleon’s signature, patented designs with Palmer Snyder’s distribution network to ensure that the hospitality industry and event professionals have easier access to authentic Chameleon products.
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Curated Events acquires Casa de Perrin
May 21, 2026
Curated Events, Charleston, S.C., has acquired Casa de Perrin, a Los Angeles-based tabletop rental and design company serving the luxury event market. According to the company, the acquisition expands Curated Events’ national event services platform, which also includes Skyline Tent Co., See-Hear Productions and Curated Linen Collection. Curated Events said the acquisition will maintain continuity of …
ATA News
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 …
ATA News
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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Goff Tents & Events acquires Tri-State Tents & Party Rentals
May 11, 2026
Goff Tents & Events, Nicholasville, Ky., has acquired Tri-State Tents & Party Rentals, a provider of event rental services in the northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati market. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Tri-State Tents & Party Rentals into the Goff family,” said Ian Goff, president, Goff Tents & Events. “Roger and his team have done an …
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U.S. Court of International Trade rules 10% global tariffs illegal
May 8, 2026
Three judges of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled May 7 that the 10% global tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in February were illegal. The 2–1 decision ruled that the tariffs imposed by the president under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 were “invalid” and “unauthorized by the law,” according …
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GPLANN Event Rentals enters Canadian market
May 5, 2026
GPLANN Event Rentals – Tents, Weddings, Parties, has officially opened as an event rental company in Edmonton, Alta., Canada. It offers professional setup services for weddings, parties, and corporate gatherings. The announcement aligns with GPLANN’s mission to deliver reliable event rentals backed by a streamlined booking experience through its official website. GPLANN Event Rentals enters …
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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 …
On the Job
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 …
On the Job
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 …
On the Job
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 …
On the Job
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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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 …
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CORT Events reveals top event design trends of 2025
February 3, 2025
CORT Events, Chantilly, Va., a furniture rental company for the exhibition and events industry, has announced its top design trends for 2025. “Modern event design is more than just aesthetics. It’s about creating an environment that achieves objectives that resonate with attendees. Every piece of furniture, every detail and every color plays a role in …
