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OSHA fines Karl’s Event Rental $85,000
August 26th, 2010
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced Aug. 23 that it has cited Karl’s Event Rental Inc. of Oak Creek, Wis., with 23 safety and health violations that include exposing workers to combustible residues and electrical hazards. Proposed penalties total $85,000. “This company exposed its workers to unsafe and unhealthy […]
Tents collapse in severe weather, cause injuries
August 18th, 2010
Severe storms preceded two tent collapses that have resulted in injuries in the last week. A hospitality tent collapsed in severe weather at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia on Aug. 13, sending three people to the hospital with moderate to serious injuries, including a 9-year-old boy. All three have been released, according to the […]
IFAI presents “Understanding Guidelines for the Safe Ballasting of Tents”
August 10th, 2010
Because the tent installation industry is being asked to ballast (weight) instead of stake a tent, IFAI’s Tent Rental Division will hold an hour-long Webinar titled “Understanding Guidelines for the Safe Ballasting of Tents” on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. The TRD believes it is the industry’s responsibility to develop guidelines before untrained officials […]
LED options provide a dance floor for every party
August 1st, 2010
A fun dance floor is a surefire way to get a party started. And today’s colorful, customizable options are a great choice for all kinds of tented events. Got a corporate logo? Put it on a dance floor. Have a product to highlight? Use an LED floor. Need to get guests into the action? Try […]
Tents for a cause
August 1st, 2010
Bike, run, walk or jump—if there’s a ’thon raising money, there’s usually a need for tents. Bike-a-thons and similar sporting fundraisers have been growing in popularity for decades, and the Houston-to-Austin MS 150 is a great example. In its 26-year history, the fundraiser has evolved from 237 cyclists who raised $117,000 in 1985 to its […]
Boston Latin School wins solar tent for outdoor classroom
August 1st, 2010
FTL Solar LLC, New York, N.Y., and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) teamed up this spring to promote green energy education to school kids. More than 100 students participated in NWF’s Eco-Schools USA contest by making “green wishes” for their school. Boston Latin School (BLS), the oldest school in the United States, won the competition’s […]
Karl’s Event Rental hosts inventory showcase
August 1st, 2010
Karl’s Event Rental, Oak Creek, Wis., hosted nearly 200 guests at a week-long inventory showcase event in early May.
Choura Venue Services changes name
August 1st, 2010
Choura Venue Services, Long Beach, Calif., has changed its name to ChouraEvents to reflect the company’s integrated services.
Moss acquires Pink Inc.
August 1st, 2010
Moss Inc. has acquired the inventory and trade name “Pink Inc.,” and the brand name will continue as Pink Powered by Moss. Debra Roth, former owner of Pink Inc., has been named Director of Design & Creative Events for the new organization.
HTS-HOCKER hires North American sales manager
August 1st, 2010
HTS-HOCKER, Germany-based clearspan manufacturer, has hired Jeffery McInnes as North American sales manager. He will be based in the company’s new office in Jupiter, Fla.