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On exhibit
December 1st, 2015
Five large structures welcome attendees to an international robotic and intelligent equipment exhibition. Although the Chinese economy has slowed recently, the event and exhibition market is growing quickly, with 40-meter, 50-meter and 60-meter-wide tents in demand for high-end, large-scale events. Tent manufacturer KENTEN Multitent Co. Ltd. of Guangzhou, China, competed with several local event suppliers […]
Taking it to the next level
December 1st, 2015
A play-by-play of how Shaffer Sports and Events designed, built and installed a triple-decker structure. Faced with the dilemma of how to accommodate more hospitality suites at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships when all available ground space was already taken led Shawn Smith to think like an urban planner: Go vertical. “What if we did […]
Above water
December 1st, 2015
With no space to expand on land, a wedding installation is extended into a lake. When you’ve already provided an “all out” wedding installation for a client, how do you top yourself when daughter #2 sets a date? That was one of many challenges Hank Parker’s Party and Tent Rentals of Rochester, N.Y., faced with […]
Brand new brand
December 1st, 2015
A strong brand identity can drive sales, while a weak one can hold a business back. Is it time for your company to rebrand? Your special events business may be keeping up with economic and market changes, but is your brand keeping pace? There’s no denying that 21st-century business culture is fast moving and ever […]
Elevated structure
December 1st, 2015
VIP structure for ski event is designed to accommodate guests and snow loads. The FIS Alpine World Ski Championships are second only to the Winter Olympics as the most exalted alpine ski competition in the world. The 2015 championships, held in February at Vail and Beaver Creek, Colo., attracted 700 of the world’s best ski […]
Expert Q&A: Installing and removing tent stakes
December 1st, 2015
Q: How can I use tools to install and remove tent stakes more easily and safely? A: Tent stakes are an important part of most tent rental businesses, regardless of the type of tent used, from pole tents to engineered structures. Installing and removing tent stakes can be the toughest aspect of the job unless […]
Managing cyber security
December 1st, 2015
Don’t fall asleep at the computer. Today, even with almost every specialty fabrics business involved with some form of Internet connection or data storage (customer lists, employee information, books, records, job estimates, receipts and tax documents, for example), nearly 83 percent of small businesses do not have a contingency plan outlining procedures for responding to […]
The writing on the sidewall
December 1st, 2015
What do vanilla extract and event tents have in common? Trade industry advocacy! It’s the holiday season, and if your kitchen is churning out tray after tray of frosted sugar cookies and gingerbread men and Russian teacakes, you might pause to wonder: How is it that in the U.S., vanilla extract is sold in the […]
Elevated elegance
December 1st, 2015
Split levels and extreme heat were no problem for this Southern spring wedding. For an enchanting spring wedding on the grounds of a graceful home in the Southern United States, Beachview Event Rentals & Design, Woodbine, Ga., teamed up with Walton Event Design Ltd., Charlotte, N.C., to make it happen. The two companies created a […]
Premier Product Showcase
December 1st, 2015
Must-have products for brilliant tented events. Editor's note: The companies in the Premier Product Showcase submitted product information by the specified deadline. This section is organized by three product categories: tents, structures and fabric; tools and equipment; and decor and accessories. InTents features a regular New Products section in each issue. To have your new […]