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Roy Schweinfurth, former IFAI president, dies
October 26th, 2017
Roy Schweinfurth, former IFAI board member and president, died October 8th. He served on the IFAI Board of Directors from 1977 to 1989, and as IFAI president (a position now called chairman) from 1985 to 1987. He was involved with the IFAI Awning Division, now called the Professional Awning Manufacturers Association. His obituary appeared in […]
EXPO 2017 HUB winners announced
October 26th, 2017
More than a hundred IFAI members took part in the daily prize drawings in the HUB at EXPO 2017. One business card was pulled out of the jar each day of the show and the winner received a $50 VISA gift card. On the last day, the lucky winner received a full registration to EXPO […]
Arena Americas launches Well Dressed Tables
October 23rd, 2017
Oak Creek, Wis.-based Arena Americas has launched Well Dressed Tables in the Milwaukee and Chicago metropolitan markets. As the tabletop division of Arena Americas, Well Dressed Tables is focused exclusively on designing and delivering high-quality special event equipment rentals to complement the company’s existing tent and clearspan structure capabilities. Well Dressed Tables offers tables and […]
Commerce Dept. to discuss textile industry assessment findings in October 18 Webinar
October 17th, 2017
In 2016, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) undertook its first comprehensive survey and assessment of the health and competitiveness of the U.S. textile, apparel, and footwear industry since 2003. The BIS team is now prepared to share preliminary findings of this critically important study that will be unveiled later this […]
Submit your best photos to the InTents Buyer’s Guide cover contest
October 10th, 2017
We’re looking for the perfect photo for the cover of the 2018 InTents Buyer’s Guide. This is your opportunity to show off your best work to the entire industry! Submit photos that meet these guidelines: High resolution: 300 dpi and at least 2 MB at 4-by-6 inches. 2. A safe installation. 3. Good composition, lighting and color. […]
Gant retires as Glen Raven CEO
October 9th, 2017
Allen Gant Jr. has retired as CEO of textile manufacturer Glen Raven Inc., with C.G. “Leib” Oehmig IV, a 28-year veteran of Glen Raven, stepping in as his successor. Gant will remain chairman of the company’s operating board. Gant joined Glen Raven in 1971 and was named CEO in 1996. Gant announced in 2013 that […]
Acquisitions reshape U.S. tent rental markets
October 1st, 2017
A wave of acquisitions is reshaping the U.S. tent and event rental industry in 2017—a trend that began even before Classic Party Rentals announced in mid-July that it was selling substantially all of its tenting assets. Beginning in 2016 and accelerating pace in the spring and summer of 2017, several recapitalized tent rental companies acquired […]
Video panel for indoors or out
October 1st, 2017
The F4IP LED video panel from CHAUVET Professional is a fair and foul weather friend. With a viewing angle of 140 degrees, the panel has the brightness and clarity to make a vivid impression in outdoor applications even on sunny days. Its magnetic assist hanging function and lightweight magnesium aluminum housing allows for easy installation. […]
Understanding the many features and differences in event tent fabric
October 1st, 2017
The difference between coated versus laminated PVC and features such as durability, weight, strength, cleanability and the end product all factor into making the best investment. A tent without fabric wouldn’t be a tent. And yet, according to fabric manufacturers, there’s a widespread lack of knowledge about this fundamental component of the tent rental business. […]
Inspired!
October 1st, 2017
For a private wedding in August, Durkin’s Tent Rentals of Danbury, Conn., installed a 44-by-63-foot Tidewater® Sail Cloth Tent for the ceremony and a 44-by-103-foot Tidewater Sail Cloth Tent for the reception. Additional tenting included a 9-by-80-foot Anchor Marquee, a 30-by-30-foot Anchor Fiesta® frame tent with a 9-by-10-foot Anchor Marquee, and a 20-by-20-foot Anchor Fiesta […]