Santilli joins Tentnology
April 1st, 2009
Peter Santilli has joined Tentnology Co., Surrey, B.C., Canada, as sales executive. Visit www.tentnology.com.
New tape for vinyl and acrylic fabric repair
April 1st, 2009
AR Industries, a division of A&R Tarpaulins Inc., has introduced a new and improved line of Super Kwik Patch (SKP) vinyl and acrylic fabric repair tape made in USA. The advantages: no messy glue and no need to carry scrap material. Just cut SKP to size, peel it and cover holes or tears in the […]
Portable heat pump offers powerful climate control
April 1st, 2009
A new 1.5-ton portable heat pump with four to five times greater heating capacity than 115-volt electric heaters is now available from Atlas Sales & Rentals Inc. Manufactured by NorthWind Inc., the new MACH 1811 1.5-ton heat pump is rated at 21,000+ BTU heating capacity and approximately 17,000 BTU cooling capacity, the most powerful combination […]
Tent stake extractors make stake removal easy
April 1st, 2009
New from Construction Accessories Inc. are two new tent stake extractors. The JackJaw® 301 makes easy work of removing up to 1.25-inch diameter tent stakes. The puller features a sturdy steel 29-inch tall frame that helps guide the stakes as they are being extracted. Its 37-inch long handle linked to case-hardened cam-shaped jaws generates a […]
UltraDeck ideal for natural turf protection
April 1st, 2009
Signature® Fencing & Flooring Systems introduces the newest version of the popular UltraDeck—UltraDeck 1 (EDU1) with top drainage holes for natural turf protection. EDU1 is a portable, interlocking modular flooring system for tents, special events and temporary access pathways. The specially-spaced drainage holes allow water to flow through the tread and to the ground below. […]
Portable carts for steel barriers
April 1st, 2009
Blockader Portable Carts for steel barriers enable facilities to load and move up to 56 crowd-control barricades at one time, resulting in time savings and reduced labor costs. A forklift can lift one cart and pull another, efficiently transporting 56 barriers within a facility. The heavy-duty steel cart, designed for use within private facilities, holds […]
New portable, lightweight welders
April 1st, 2009
The Stanelco RF Portable Welder from Hall Dielectric weighs only 35 pounds and can be carried anywhere. This new approach creates the potential for RF sealing in a variety of areas that traditional, static RF sealing cannot reach. Use the welder to repair structures to their original state, including tents, temporary structures, and lightweight structures […]
Portable sewing machines for remote jobs
April 1st, 2009
The Meistergram® Models PRO1200 (12 needles, 12 colors) and PRO1500 (15 needles, 15 colors) compact single-head embroidery machines are designed to be portable for remote jobs. The machines feature a compact design for small workrooms and can fit on a workbench or Meistergram’s table with wheels Model CMPT-ST. Other features include 2,000,000 stitch memory, built-in […]
Sphere shelters disaster victims
April 1st, 2009
Felix Stark designs a circle of community for disaster victims. When disaster strikes—be it fire, flood, hurricane or tornado—tents often provide temporary shelter for its displaced victims. German designer Felix Stark of Formstark designed the Sphere Refugee Tent to provide tent occupants with a sense of community and physical shelter. “The concept behind ‘sphere’ not […]
Structure serves Royal Navy’s fleet
April 1st, 2009
Award-winning marquee manufacturer Custom Covers (1984) Ltd. has played a part in the completion of HMS Daring, the first of The Royal Navy’s fleet of Type 45 destroyers. The Hampshire-based company designed, manufactured and supplied a ceremonial “awning” for the ship, which hundreds of people flocked to greet as she moored in Portsmouth on January […]