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Welder allows fewer welds
December 1st, 2012
With larger space between the sealing bar and the groundfoot, the FIAB 900D welder performs welds up to 400mm (15.75 inches). The expanded feature allows reduction in the number of welds while keeping high resistance and quality. The welder is available as a stationary and moveable model. SOURCE FIAB
Keder suited to welding
December 1st, 2012
New from Lightweight Manufacturing is a keder product that creates a welded bond between keder fabric and the core. The weld provides better functionality in case of damage to the keder. Available in a variety of sizes. SOURCE Lightweight Manufacturing Inc.
Hot-air welding
December 1st, 2012
The variant T1, Leister’s newest industrial fabric hot-air welding machine, is designed for overlap, hem, hemstitch, piping cord and premade piping welding of plastic fabric materials. The machine reaches welding speeds up to 59 feet per minute without sacrificing quality. The tool’s digital temperature displays keep finishing lines clean and uses the same settings for […]
Ensuring forklift stability
December 1st, 2012
Follow this checklist to ensure forklift safety. One of the most dangerous operations involving forklifts is the loading and unloading of trucks and trailers. The reason is the change from the stable floor of the loading dock to the unstable deck of the truck or trailer. Not only may the vehicle being driven into be […]
Gold-medal stable installation
December 1st, 2012
Woodhouse fabricates luxury stables for four-legged Olympic competitors. Woodhouse Show and Event Services, Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, England, has made a name for itself in the niche market of temporary equestrian stables. So when the 2012 Olympics were awarded to London, the company was as motivated to participate as any athlete. In January 2011 Woodhouse bid both […]
Preparation and response to Hurricane Sandy
December 1st, 2012
The East Coast tent rental industry braced for Hurricane Sandy, then mobilized in the wake of disaster. When Hurricane Sandy approached the northeastern U.S. on Oct. 29, tent rental companies in the region rushed to secure their inventory. Within hours of the storm dissipating, many of the same companies were part of a massive disaster […]
Teeco Solutions names Schoemehl as president
December 1st, 2012
Teeco Solutions, St. Louis, Mo., has named Brian Schoemehl as president. With a 16-year career with AT&T, Schoemehl will leverage his experience in customer service, accounting and sales to continue Teeco Solutions’ growth. Schoemehl will oversee the day-to-day operations of Teeco Solutions, which researches and develops specialized machinery for the party rental industry. “We are […]
Arts-centered event in a public space
December 1st, 2012
Après Party and Tent Rental pulls off a sophisticated arts-centered event amid larger-than-life sculptures. For tent and event rental companies, public spaces are bound to mean one thing—a tight timeline. The annual Walker Art Center Fundraiser takes place every September in such a space—the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis, Minn., which most people recognize as […]
A tented backyard bat mitzvah
December 1st, 2012
This backyard bash was the “party of the year” for Ocean Tents & Party Rentals. There are all sorts of reasons why a hard hat is necessary during any tent installation, but for a New Jersey backyard bat mitzvah install, hard hats were required to protect the crew from a tiny bit of nature—combined with […]
Securing capital events
December 1st, 2012
Sugarplum Tent Company brings security to Washington, D.C., events. Providing tent and event rental for the Washington, D.C., area often comes with a special concern—security. And Sugarplum Tent Company’s founder and president Davis M. Richardson has been preparing to address issues of security since his graduation from the United States Military Academy, where he earned […]