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What you need to know about tent fabric
June 1st, 2013
By Mike Barth and John Kardos Q: What do I need to know about tent fabric? A: Some small consumer tents and short-term-use tents utilize woven PE or polyethylene. Virtually all multiple-use and large tents are constructed of PVC (vinyl). Vinyl is either laminated using adhesive to the top and bottom of polyester mesh or […]
Creating an enlightening experience
June 1st, 2013
Q & A with lighting designer Brian Toner. By Melissa Paul Lighting is the fairy dust at events, the invisible element that transforms a room from boring to beautiful. The most stunning centerpieces, table linens, menu cards and product displays are for naught if the space is poorly lit. Especially for evening events, lighting is […]
The tipping point
June 1st, 2013
Equipment Matters Part 2: Tent rental companies weigh factors when making equipment investments. By Janice Kleinschmidt People rent tents because they don’t need them all the time, and even frequent renters don’t want to deal with maintenance, installation/takedown and storage. The same factors come into play for tent rental companies in regard to equipment: companies […]
Equipped for efficiency
June 1st, 2013
Equipment Matters Part 1: Tent rental companies look to equipment purchases to offset other costs and promote health and safety. By Janice Kleinschmidt Inc. magazine’s top six apps for businesses to boost efficiency will help you track hours worked on projects, accept credit card payments through your smartphone, invoice clients, monitor your traveling expenses, collaborate […]
Keep it clean with tent washing machines
June 1st, 2013
Tent washing options help tent rental companies clean up. By Maura Keller The issue of dirty or stained tent structures has been at the fore-front of the tent rental industry for decades. On average, cleaning tents yearly will give each tent an extra five years of life or more, depending on weather exposure. Matthias Segiet […]
Eye-catching tent graphics
June 1st, 2013
Tent graphics distinguish outdoor events. By Holly O’Dell There are many techniques to dress up a tent: fabric swags, pendant lighting and LED light shows, to name a few. Add printing on tents to the list of ways to distinguish an event. Whether your client is a multinational corporation that wants to emphasize its brand […]
Capturing the client’s vision
June 1st, 2013
Creating events that capture the client’s vision—with panache. To carry a design theme throughout every element of an event—and bring an extra dash of flair to the client’s vision—is at the heart of Allison Sargent Events, Montclair, N.J. Design driven The company, founded in 1991 by owner and president Allison Sargent, plans, designs and executes […]
An arts-centered wedding reception
June 1st, 2013
Chattanooga Tent Co. meets logistical challenges for a wedding reception at the Hunter Museum of American Art. An arts-centered venue with stunning natural views is an inspired and inspiring choice for an upscale wedding reception in Chattanooga, Tenn. For the March 2013 event, Chattanooga Tent Co. created a seamless transition from the Hunter Museum of […]
Atlas Sales & Rentals opens new offices
June 1st, 2013
Atlas Sales & Rentals Inc., Torrance, Calif., distributor of portable air conditioning equipment for the non-residential market, has opened full-service offices in Miami, Fla., and Oklahoma City, Okla. A third office in Austin, Texas, opened by Atlas last year, has relocated to a larger facility. Products offered include the complete line of MovinCool® spot coolers […]
CORT Event Furnishings opens new distribution center
June 1st, 2013
Event furniture, lighting and accessories rental company CORT Event Furnishings has opened a new distribution center in the Denver, Colo. region. The new facility serves the trade show and event market in the Denver area with a range of rental furnishing options. Located in Aurora, the facility opened April 1 and is part of a […]