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Working in challenging environments
October 1st, 2011
Weather, economy challenge tent rental business decisions. By Kathy Schaefer The season is drawing to a close in the Midwest with yet more weather unpredictability. I’m sure all tent companies experience their own seasons no matter what climate they are in, but this year we have all, at one time or another, been tested by […]
Creative Coverings goes green
October 1st, 2011
U.S. event linen rental company Creative Coverings, based in Sparks, Nev., has implemented several sustainable components within its manufacturing, shipping and laundry departments. These include: Repurposing damaged linens (creating alternate size table coverings, table accents, client swatches). Manufacturing custom window coverings from unused fabric to help refurnish homes of families affected by Hurricane Katrina. Partnering […]
Successful cold-weather tent installations
October 1st, 2011
Seasonal events and construction projects keep tent renters busy in cold weather climates—with modifications to protect tents, installers and profits. By Janice Kleinschmidt In February 2011, some 2,500 people jumped into Wisconsin’s frigid Lake Monona. The Polar Plunge proves not only participants’ fortitude, but also the fact that a tent renter’s work is never done. […]
Anchor Industries reorganizes
October 1st, 2011
Anchor Industries, Evansville, Ind., has reorganized its special events tenting operations. “The new products and sharpened focus we’ve put into our clearspan business have really helped us and our customers overcome the tough economy we’ve all been dealing with,” says national sales manager Mike Crews. “Now we need to align the organization for the expansion […]
Arctic tent installation
October 1st, 2011
Special Event Rentals, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, provided tenting for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s National Event, June 28–July 1, 2011, in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. The event north of the Arctic Circle presented some unique challenges for organizers. Equipment including tents, tables and chairs had to be shipped in by air as the ice […]
Green-as-can-be tent
October 1st, 2011
Eco-tent designed for ‘green’ mountaintop music festival. Organizers of Eco Music Festival (EMU), held over the Fourth of July weekend at Snowmass Village, Colo., scrutinized every event detail for sustainability: biodegradable bottles and utensils, sustainable food vendors, carbon offsets and, naturally, an eco-friendly festival tent. Neenan Archistruction, an architecture, design and construction firm based in […]
Furniture collection
October 1st, 2011
CORT Event Furnishings is now offering their Lounge22 powered by CORT collection in Chicago and throughout the Midwest. As a part of Lounge22, the Essex Collection reflects the sophistication of the entire Lounge22 collection, a sophisticated two-tone sofa and chair that create visual interest with a black ultra suede trim. The collection offers a fresh […]
Tent-focused LED lights
October 1st, 2011
Eureka! has introduced an improved line of LED lighting products. While most LED lights are created with DJs and clubs as the primary buyer, these new lights were identified, qualified and tested with the tent rental industry in mind. Available are the Basic LED PAR, LED Professional PAR, Premium LED PAR, Basic LED dance floor […]
Portable shade canopies
October 1st, 2011
High-end portable shade canopies from Tsuga, fabricated of lightweight WeatherMax LT from Safety Components, combine extreme durability with a stylish appearance to make time spent outdoors even more enjoyable and trouble-free. The asymmetrical design allows for multiple configurations from cabana-style for the beach to attaching to the back of a car for tailgating. WeatherMax LT […]
Stretch tents are popular
October 1st, 2011
Fabric developments and growing popularity advance market potential for freeform style tents. Stretch or freeform style tents originated in the “trance” electronic dance music movement in the 1990s. Established in the South African and Australian rental markets, this style of tent is poised to expand worldwide. “It’s taken about nine years to get to the […]