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Tent installers killed in Charleston
June 1st, 2008
Two men were electrocuted and two others were shocked during a pole tent installation in Charleston, S.C., in April. The men were working for Stage Presence Equipment & Rental, according to WCBD-TV online. One man died at the scene while another died later at the hospital. The other two men affected were sent to the […]
Family tent business owner dies
June 1st, 2008
Fred Findlay, former longtime owner of Regina Tent & Awning in Regina, British Columbia, Canada, has died at the age of 83. The Regina Leader-Post reports that Findlay returned home to Regina from the Second World War to help run Regina Tent & Awning with his father. The company was founded in the late 1890s, […]
Teer joins Aztec
June 1st, 2008
Phil Teer, 12-year veteran of the tent industry, has joined Aztec Tents as regional account manager. Visit aztectents.com.
Event Rentals Unlimited hires Keller
June 1st, 2008
Event Rentals Unlimited, Atlanta, Ga., has hired Amanda Hodges Keller. Visit erultd.com.
Flowers bloom in tents
June 1st, 2008
As clients become more discriminating, theirchoices for tent décor become increasingly sophisticated—and more costly as well. Decking out a tent with fresh blooms is no longer as simple as placing centerpieces. “We’re dealing with a more mature bride, a bride that has traveled a lot, a bride that is involved in corporate America,” says Coby […]
Tents Unlimited promotes three employees
June 1st, 2008
Recent promotions at Tents Unlimited, Marietta, Ga., mean that Shane Jones is now account executive, Jay Jones is now operations manager, and Jose Rodriguez is now warehouse manager. Visit tentsunlimited.com.
All Star Tents opens new showroom
June 1st, 2008
All Star Tents has opened a new showroom at 1857 25th Street SE, South Salem, Ore. Call 503 585 9408.
New location for AARCEE
June 1st, 2008
AARCEE Party & Tent Rental has moved to 5300 West 35th Street, Minneapolis, Minn. Visit aarcee.com.
Classic Party Rentals acquires three companies
June 1st, 2008
Classic Party Rentals has acquired Capital Party Rentals, Dulles, Va.; Event Rentals, Chantilly, Va.; Low Country Event Rentals, Hilton Head, S.C., and Savannah, Ga.; and Special Events Rentals, Raleigh, N.C. Visit classicpartyrentals.com.
The SEC Group partners with Full Circle Events
June 1st, 2008
The SEC Group and Full Circle Events have set up a partnership to distribute heating, cooling and electrical distribution products to the rental industry. Visit secsalesgroup.com or fcelv.com.