Portable sound
October 1st, 2015
AmpliVox Sound Systems’ new SW300 Mity-Lite PA system maximizes portability and versatility for venues up to 1,500 square feet and audiences of up to 350 people. Weighing 6.5 pounds, the Mity-Lite can be placed on a tripod or worn on a shoulder strap and runs on an AmpliVox-exclusive rechargeable lithium-ion battery for up to 10 […]
Safe worksite advice
October 1st, 2015
Free OSHA consultations for small- and medium-sized businesses. The On-site Consultation Program offered by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) provides free and confidential advice to small- and medium-sized businesses, with priority given to high-hazard worksites. This service is separate from enforcement and does not result in penalties or citations. Consultants from state agencies […]
Slow season survival guide
October 1st, 2015
Tent and event professionals offer their expertise on extending the season, generating off-season revenue and managing year-round and seasonal employees. With the end of the year quickly approaching, many tent rental companies in the U.S. and Canada are preparing for winter and the off-season months. Now is the time to ask some important questions about […]
Challenge accepted
October 1st, 2015
Custom tenting projects may seem daunting, even impossible, but for tent rental companies willing to tackle them, the rewards can be exceptional. To some extent, every custom tenting project offers tent rental companies the chance to exercise their imagination and don their problem-solving caps, but certain undertakings require going above and beyond. Such opportunities help […]
Expert Q&A: Safety First!
October 1st, 2015
Q: What mistakes lead to fatalities and injuries on the job? A: Safety starts before you show up on the job site. Safety begins before the job is even sold. There are steps along the way that can make the difference between having a long and satisfying career and being injured, permanently disabled or killed. […]
As the ACA stands
October 1st, 2015
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) may be controversial but it is unlikely to be fully repealed anytime soon. It continues to provide specialty fabrics professionals and their businesses with insurance options, cost assistance and increased buying power through the government-sponsored marketplace—and a considerable amount of paperwork and confusion. Now is the time to begin preparing […]
Tent clamp
October 1st, 2015
The new Trusst CT-Tent clamp makes hanging lighting fixtures, audio gear and decorative elements inside tents safe, easy and quick. The clamp attaches to the slots on clearspan tent keder beams so items can be suspended from it without requiring extra trussing. Weighing 3.2 pounds, it has a load capacity of 330 pounds and is […]