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Tents take LPGA tournament to another level
August 1st, 2007
By Jake Kulju George Smith of Mahaffey Fabric Structures in Memphis, Tenn., spends one week each year in upstate New York. But he isn’t there for his health. His company provides tents and fabric structures for a stop on the LPGA tour each year at Locust Hill Country Club in Rochester. In business since 1924, […]
HSS Hire Service Group purchased
August 1st, 2007
HSS Hire Service Group of Mitcham, Surrey, England, has been bought by Auriga, a U.K. investment firm, and Och-Ziff, a U.S. hedge fund. HSS Hire Service Group was previously owned by global equity firm 3i. The company, which has over 600 equipment and special event rental locations in seven countries, was purchased for approximately $612 […]
Director of sales changes companies
August 1st, 2007
Douglas Crowe, former director of sales for Chicago Party Rental, will take over as director of sales for Party Reflections in Charlotte, N.C. “I cannot say enough about the time I spent working with the professionals at Chicago Party Rental,” Crowe said. “I wish them much success with their future endeavors.”
Airstar America announces restructuring
August 1st, 2007
Airstar America has announced a restructuring, which will see David Mohen promoted to executive vice president. Mohen will oversee the firm’s U.S. operations from the company’s new headquarters in Orlando, Fla. Co-founder Benoit Beylier will take over as CEO of Airstar Worldwide and will relocate to those offices in France.
WeatherMax appoints employee to market development
August 1st, 2007
WeatherMax of Greenville, S.C., has appointed David Conine to market development in the firm’s awning and architecture division. “David’s management experience in marketing and sales make him an excellent fit for WeatherMax,” said John Pierce, of parent company Safety Components Fabric Technologies.
Select Event Rentals promotes employee to president
August 1st, 2007
Select Event Rentals of Laurel, Md., has promoted Kelly Andres to president. Andres has been employed with Select for 13 years and will oversee operations in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Washington, D.C.
Losberger welcomes new sales team member
August 1st, 2007
Mike Crews has joined the sales team at Losberger. Crews will manage sales and operations in the western U.S. and will be based out of Evansville, Ind. He has over 17 years of inudstry experience and has specialized in clearspan structures for the last six years.
Lenzip Manufacturing Corp. moves headquarters
August 1st, 2007
Lenzip Manufacturing Corp. has moved its headquarters to Rolling Meadows, Ill., a northwest suburb of Chicago. Lenzip was founded in 1946 in Chicago, where it has been located for over 60 years. The company needed more space for manufacturing and office activities. The new 77,000-square-foot facility features new offices, new production areas and a quality […]
Low Country Event Rentals moves to new facility
August 1st, 2007
Low Country Event Rentals has moved its Savannah, Ga., operations to a new facility on Waters Avenue. The new 8,000-square-foot location includes a new showroom and warehouse. Low Country’s South Carolina operations will continue from its facility in Bluffton. Low Country Event Rentals 8115 Waters Avenue Savannah, GA 31406 Phone: 843 837 5090 / 800 […]