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Seam sealer
June 1st, 2018
Whether a modern synthetic textile or simple cotton canvas, most fabrics are only as waterproof as their seams. For fabric applications exposed to outdoor conditions, Iosso Products’ Seam Sealer keeps moisture where it belongs: on the outside. It forms an effective, invisible seal against water intrusion, without altering the color or feel of the material. […]
Celina Tent hosts stop on USDA/SBA tour
June 1st, 2018
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Linda McMahon, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), toured Celina Tent Inc. in April as a stop on Perdue’s third “Back to Our Roots” RV tour. Jeff Grieshop, owner of the Celina, Ohio-based manufacturing company, says that the visit came about because of the company’s recent expansion […]
Facebook’s changing algorithm and your business
June 1st, 2018
How Facebook’s algorithm changes can affect tent and event renters’ social media marketing strategies—and what to do about it. The power of Facebook® is undeniable—and while its data privacy issues dominate the news at the moment, the algorithm update that launched earlier this year is still a hot topic for social media marketers and page […]
Wireless PA system
June 1st, 2018
AmpliVox Sound Systems’ new AirVox Mobile PA is a completely wireless system that delivers highly intelligible sound for large venues. The compact, battery-operated AirVox combines a master PA unit and two companion speakers to cover audiences of up to 3,000 people, without cords or complicated set-up. Ideal for playing music via its integrated Bluetooth® module, […]
ICC moves code revision proposals forward
June 1st, 2018
Proposals relating to wind and anchoring requirements were disapproved in the ICC’s Committee Action Hearing, but could return via public comments. One of two code revisions proposed by IFAI’s Tent Rental Division (TRD) was approved by the Fire Code Committee of the International Code Council (ICC) in April. Through debate and voting at its Committee […]
Sophisticated tented rehearsal dinner
June 1st, 2018
A tented rehearsal dinner sets the tone for a sophisticated wedding weekend. A destination wedding on Lake Superior’s Madeline Island is as challenging as it is picturesque, with every person and item needing to be ferried to the site. For a July 2017 rehearsal dinner, Après Event Decor & Tent Rental of Minnetonka, Minn., installed […]
Have fun and fix hazards during Safe + Sound week
June 1st, 2018
Bring Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 13–19, to your company with fun competition. A systematic approach to finding and fixing hazards is a proactive, ongoing process of identifying and controlling sources of potential injuries or illnesses. This means establishing procedures to collect and review information about known or potential hazards in the workplace, investigating the […]
A tented wedding with romantic decor and magical details
June 1st, 2018
A magical wedding ceremony begins with a backdrop created with attention to detail. A sunset shimmering with red-and-purple desert heat. A walk down the aisle to a full symphony. A bride’s vision for a “timeless, romantic and magical” wedding. And just the right tenting and decor to make it all possible. These enchanted moments came […]
David Murray leads Fiesta Tent from horse stalls to innovative structures
June 1st, 2018
Running a business is hard work. There’s always a time when you’ve got to change the way you’re doing things,” says David Murray, founder and president of Fiesta Tents Ltd., Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada. “Every year you have to review your business—you have to review and correct.” The inspiration for starting a business came in 1976 […]
Shatterproof bulb
June 1st, 2018
New from Tentwares, E27 Edison-style LED medium-based light bulbs are shatter-proof and dimmable. The same size as a standard Edison bulb that is popular in a glass incandescent version, the 130V, 5SMD plastic bulb measures 3½ inches in length, comes in Sun Warm White and provides an average of 30,000 hours of light. When using […]