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Rainier Industries acquires The SEC Group to expand offerings
October 23rd, 2012
To satisfy increasing demand for their tent products in the event rental business, Rainier Industries has completed the acquisition of The SEC Group in Wilsonville, Oregon. “This is a great marriage of two of the tent industry’s leading players,” said Rainer President Scott Campbell. “Spencer and I have worked together for decades, so combining our […]
Submit your best shot to the InTents Buyer’s Guide cover contest!
October 11th, 2012
Want to show off your work to the entire industry? InTents is looking for the perfect photo for the cover of the 2013 Buyer’s Guide. Show us your photos that meet these guidelines: High resolution: 300 dpi and at least 1-2 MB at 4-by-6 inches. Show a clean, safely staked tent. Good composition, lighting and […]
Scott Miller recognized as outstanding entrepreneur
October 10th, 2012
TiE Ohio, the Ohio chapter of The International Entrepreneur, has named Scott Miller of Miller Weldmaster, Navarre, Ohio, the recipient of its Global Entrepreneur Award. The Global Entrepreneur Award recognizes an entrepreneur, either foreign born or local born, who started his or her company in Ohio and has a global presence today. Award criteria considered […]
More than a floor
October 1st, 2012
Demand for temporary flooring that’s economical and easy to install is growing, and so are the features these floors offer. By Meleah Maynard It may be underfoot and not as eye-catching as other accessories used for tented events, but flooring plays a key role in determining how people experience everything from weddings and family reunions […]
An L-shaped structure offers more than a view of golf
October 1st, 2012
The site for the Wanamaker Club at the 2012 PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on Kiawah Island, S.C., didn’t require a curved tent, but it was an outstanding location for Classic Tents, a division of Classic Party Rentals, to install a custom L-shaped structure. “One section of the L shape, which was 160 feet […]
Fabric protection
October 1st, 2012
IOSSO Vinyl and Leather Cleaner and Conditioner cleans and conditions in an easy spray-and-wipe formula. Made with natural oils, the spray protects vinyl, leather and rubber to restore appearance, natural feel and make scratches less visible. Available in a 16-ounce spray bottle, the cleaner/conditioner leaves a light gloss on vinyl and leather, while protecting against […]
Sliding glass walls
October 1st, 2012
New from HTS-USA is a disappearing glass wall system. The disappearing wall has six flush-mounted glass panes that have the clean look of a traditional glass wall, but with no exterior handles. Each bay has six casement panels—the four middle panels are designed to slide behind the two outer panels, opening the venue to the […]
Maximum space from minimal materials
October 1st, 2012
Zendome GmbH, Berlin, Germany, designs and produces mobile, modular event architecture, specializing in geodesic tensioned-fabric domes that offer maximum space, use minimal materials and allow flexible configurations appropriate to almost any event. Now, Zendome is introducing a new spatial system: the Zencube. The Zencube’s foundation is a winged piping system with a worldwide patent pending […]
Labor-saving lighting
October 1st, 2012
Ring Lights from Tentwares allow for simple, labor saving installation of event lighting. Made with durable urethane plastic for extended life, Ring Lights are designed for fast and easy mounting with a quick-latch mounting system. No tools are required for installation—the lights open and fit snugly around center poles. Rubber inserts are available for pole […]
Hats on for safety
October 1st, 2012
Make sure your crew’s hard hats are up to the task. Wearing a safety helmet or hard hat is one of the easiest ways to protect an employee’s head from injury. Not only do hard hats protect employees from impact and penetration hazards, they also protect from electrical shock. Hard hats must have a hard […]