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Forging a subrental partnership
June 1st, 2008
Overbooked? Partner up with another rental company. Companies that find themselves desperate for inventory in the height of their busy season will often subrent from rental companies with products to spare. Whether you are overbooked for a particular tent or rental item, or whether you want to keep your spare inventory moving, entering into a […]
Tent heater offers quiet, clean heat
June 1st, 2008
The new TentEvent125 offers quiet, clean and odor-free heat for tented events. It uses convective technology to generate 135,000 btu of heat. The TentEvent125 can heat a tent as large as 40 by 60 feet, and it re-circulates heated air for improved efficiency. Its solid top can be used to rest event items, and four […]
Investor revives tent company
June 1st, 2008
Investor Ria Bruns steps in to revitalize Classic Tents & Events in Atlanta. By Dionne Cordell Before Ria Bruns became president and CEO of Classic Tents & Events, she was one of three investors who had purchased the company in 2000. At first, her intent was only to invest, but after the other investors declined […]
New clearspan structures
June 1st, 2008
G.M.M. Shade Structures has introduced modular, aluminum-frame, clearspan structures with clear PVC or glass sides. The structures are designed in accordance with the codes and regulations of the end-user country. Visit G.M.M. Shade Structures.
Custom canopy allows imprinting of logos
June 1st, 2008
Paha Qué Wilderness is offering a heavy-duty, 10-by-10-foot shelter that can be imprinted with company logos. The popular QuickShelter canopy is now available with custom-printed images in up to four colors. The QuickShelter packs away in a wheeled carrying bag. Visit Paha Qué Wilderness or call 888 700 8368.
Folding chair features coating to prevent rust
June 1st, 2008
The EventXpress folding chair from PS Event Furniture is now steel-coated to prevent the formation of rust. The C600RG “Rust Guard” chair prevents rust even when the chair is exposed to water for long periods of time. Each chair weighs 7.1 pounds. PS Event Furniture guarantees the chair will have no rust problems for three […]
Cellular Service Tracker allows equipment and fleet tracking
June 1st, 2008
The new ST-900 Cellular Service Tracker from OEM Data Delivery (OEMDD) is built for tracking equipment activity, but it’s suited for fleet tracking as well. The ST-900 can generate reports on cumulative hours, truck location, idling time and odometer readings. OEMDD also has a new wireless GPS system, called the GoPOD. Rental companies can track […]
How to square a tent
June 1st, 2008
By Michael Tharpe Q: What is the correct way to square a tent? A: A tent that’s properly laid-out or squared is structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing. Pre-staking or squaring the stake line is the preferred method of squaring your tent. If you are using another method or are new to the industry, do yourself […]
Requirements for drug-free working
June 1st, 2008
Your requirements under U.S. drug and alcohol regulations. Despite today’s glamorization of drug culture, the use of drugs or alcohol at work can pose serious safety risks, especially in the tent rental industry. Employers may be reluctant to deal with employees’ potential drug and alcohol use in the workplace. But are U.S. employers required under […]
Moroccan-themed event features triple-peaked tent
June 1st, 2008
Guests at a posh debutante ball party under three peaks. When a family in Houston, Texas, was ready to throw a debutante ball for their daughter, they knew exactly who they wanted to hire to help put together a magical event: Ben Bourgeois. And when the clients decided on a tent and lavish décor, they […]