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Mahaffey helps with H1N1 preparations
October 27th, 2009
Mahaffey Tent Rentals has installed a 40-by-66-foot clearspan structure at Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn., to assist with a flood of patients experiencing flu-like symptoms. The H1N1 triage unit tent will be up for a minimum of six months, but discussions are underway between Le Bonheur and Mahaffey to extend the rental […]
The advantages of inflatable structures
October 20th, 2009
Flexible and economical, air-supported structures fill multiple market niches. By Holly O’Dell When it comes to inflatable products, many people think of bouncy castles, parade floats or dancing tubes used for advertising. But the world of air-supported structures, or inflatables, extends far beyond the use of entertainment and advertising to industrial, military, architectural and aerospace […]
Compressors with net zero energy consumption
October 13th, 2009
The ZR Series of water-cooled, oil-free air compressors, manufactured by Atlas Copco, Stockholm, Sweden, are the first to be TÜV certified for zero net energy consumption. In specific conditions, 100 percent of the electrical power used to run a ZR 55-750 can be recovered in the form of heated water. Industries that require large amounts […]
Hospital uses tents for patients with flu-like symptoms
October 7th, 2009
The Dell Childrens Medical Center, Austin, Texas, set up two large canvas tents in which patients with flu-like symptoms can be treated. The tents, located outside of the emergency room, allow nurses to care for patients who exhibit mild flu-like symptoms. The tents also increase the capacity of the hospital by housing an additional eight […]
The advantages of forming partnerships with lighting vendors
October 1st, 2009
Even if you stock lighting equipment, a relationship with a lighting vendor will help you take advantage of everything fabric has to offer. By Jon Weingarten A continuing trend in the tent rental industry is the “one-stop shop” business model in which rental companies offer party rental products and decor services along with tents. It’s […]
Tents used at world’s largest temporary paleontological exhibit
October 1st, 2009
A Mexico City exhibit is sized for some of the largest creatures to ever walk the earth. Espacios Temporales and Nueva Imagen faced some tall challenges when the companies installed tents in Mexico City’s main square. Dinosaur-sized challenges. Literally. The event was the summer-long exhibit “Huellas de la Vida” (“Traces of Life: A Journey in […]
Material safety
October 1st, 2009
Make sure your company is buying quality tents made from quality components. Competition in tent manufacturing raises the bar—that’s true no matter what the industry. But competition also raises the responsibility of tent rental companies to do their best to investigate the quality of the tents they’re purchasing. So how can your company do its […]
Working with variations in building codes
October 1st, 2009
By Juli Case Q: I’m installing a tent in a county I haven’t worked in before and the local code official is asking for things that aren’t in the building code. What do I do? A: The International Building Code (IBC) is a model building code, meaning that even in states that have adopted it, […]
Table features strong, lightweight top
October 1st, 2009
The new Revolution® Table from PS Furniture features a patented ultra-lightweight composite core technology that produces an incredibly strong top at a fraction of the weight of conventional table top materials like particleboard or plywood. The 36-inch top weighs 12 pounds, compared to similar MDF core tops that weigh up to 40 pounds. For more […]
Keder machine allows for adjustable keder sizes
October 1st, 2009
The new keder machine from Sinclair Equipment Company allows for fully adjustable keder sizes for single or double flap configuration. The Spec Hem Welder is the basis for the unit that includes the material unrolling device to produce finished keder. The aluminum mounting structure can be a stand-alone unit or can be mounted on a […]