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Tents aboard the USS Jackson
October 1st, 2016
When duty calls, Beachview Event Rentals & Design of Woodbine, Ga., responds. Earlier this year, the call came for tents with air-conditioned-controlled environments to be installed on board the USS Jackson, a naval combat ship that would be undergoing shock trials. During a trial, a charge of 10,000 pounds is set off about 100 yards […]
Branded sound and light system
October 1st, 2016
The new Xounts Up sound/light system integrates lights and colors into any special event with the ability to “brand” the speaker cover with company logos or any other specialized design. The system includes a seven-hour power bank so it’s portable for off-site events where power isn’t available. Visit www.xounts.com.
All-weather outdoor dining
October 1st, 2016
An award-winning structure from Baytex of Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, is helping one cafe overcome the downsides of eating alfresco. The client for this project wanted to offer guests a protected, all-weather dining option in the outdoor area of a cafe in a newly developed supermarket complex in Wellington, N.Z. “This meant that the client […]
Charnecke Tents expands
October 1st, 2016
Charnecke Tents Inc., Rosholt, Wis., is expanding its facility by 10,000 square feet to meet the demand for an increase in production of the company’s tent washers for sister company CCC Washers Inc. The new facility will have a larger center for testing machines before they are shipped to customers. It will also house a […]
An organic palette under a sailcloth tent
October 1st, 2016
Earthiness and formality blend perfectly under a sailcloth tent. With a bride specifically requesting a twin-pole sailcloth tent for her wedding, Durkin’s Inc. of Danbury, Conn., and Amy Cagginello of Amy Champagne Events LLC, Milford, Conn., and New York City, set out to seamlessly blend the tent and decor. Fulfilling the bride’s dream, Durkin’s installed […]
Disaster relief and weddings on the beach
October 1st, 2016
From disaster relief to weddings on the beach, Beachview Event Rentals & Design brings the right stuff. Georgia’s Atlantic seaboard, with its tidal rivers, salt marshes and miles of beaches, attracts tourists and locals alike with a sense of the ancient and the hypnotic lull of the natural world. And for two brothers who grew […]
Rechargeable light tower
October 1st, 2016
Made in the U.S., the LEDP5W-12LT LED light tower from Larson Electronics is portable and rechargeable, and produces a wide flood or far reaching spot light for use on construction sites and emergency scenes. Featuring versatile power and recharging options, the tower offers high power and extreme portability in a compact and durable design. The […]
Safety first
October 1st, 2016
The Mity-Meg series sound systems from AmpliVox are ready for action when needed, even under harsh conditions. The lightweight, battery-operated megaphones are suitable for emergency preparedness kits and feature a comfortable pistol grip with three audible modes: talk, whistle and siren for emergency use. They are powered by alkaline batteries or a lithium-ion battery pack […]
HD projector
October 1st, 2016
The DH6861 projector from Vivitek is appropriate for diverse large-venue for true HD applications. The projector features full native HD 1080p resolution, full 3D capability, DLP/BrilliantColor, dual-lamp technologies and HDBaseT. Designed with centered optics, motorized lens shift, zoom and focus including lens memories, it also offers seven interchangeable bayonet lens options to meet most installation […]
Drone photography soars for tent professionals
October 1st, 2016
Drone photography is the latest tool for tent professionals to show off their stuff. I flew a drone for the first time at IFAI Tent Expo 2015 and was instantly obsessed. The experience of controlling a copter 400 feet away was amazing! The things I could see and the photos and video I could take […]