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2019 State of the Industry
April 1st, 2019
EDITOR’S NOTE: A summary of IFAI’s State of the Industry report appeared in the March issue of Specialty Fabrics Review magazine. The tent industry summary is reprinted below. For the summary of all 11 market areas (awnings and canopies, marine, fabric graphics, fabric structures, tent rental, military, advanced textile products, narrow fabrics, geosynthetics, tarpaulins and […]
Custom cover for a beer hall courtyard
April 1st, 2019
Rainier Industries designs and fabricates a custom tent for a courtyard so that beer lovers can congregate through the winter. The building at 418 A Street in Springfield, Ore., has served as a place to nourish body and soul for more than one hundred years. Most of those years it accomplished this as a church, […]
‘Eastern shore glam’ decor for a waterfront wedding
April 1st, 2019
Kari Rider Events combines navy, gold and crystal under a clear-top tent. With its lush gardens, waterfront views and a hotel dating to the early 1800s, the Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michaels, Md., is a natural choice for a wedding with an “Eastern Shore glam” design. “A clear-top tent cemented the look—enhanced with elegant […]
Inspired! Out to sea
April 1st, 2019
Kataja Event, based in Finland and Estonia, installed a Losberger De Boer Multiflex P7 structure for a Finnish marine technology company that wanted to hold a private event on a ferry. Building a tent on the ferry provided the client with the space it desired and created a unique atmosphere for the event. Kataja Event […]
Quick temporary road
April 1st, 2019
RoverDeck™, a new rolled matting solution for rapid deployment in time-sensitive applications from Signature Systems Group, can be deployed in less than one minute. One roll of RoverDeck is 10 feet wide by 65 feet long (3.05 by 19.8 meters) and is ideal for temporary roadways, pedestrian walkways and ground protection. The system can be […]
Code revision update, and what you can contribute
April 1st, 2019
TRD code committee sets its sights on new ASTM standard. With the current code revision cycle for tents and temporary structures largely complete, IFAI’s Tent Rental Division (TRD) code committee is continuing in its efforts to establish an industry standard for tent anchorage. Members of the International Code Council (ICC) voted on code revision proposals […]
Desktop resistance weld checker
April 1st, 2019
With the MM-400A desktop resistance weld checker from Amada Miyachi America, operators can easily monitor and manage key welding variables that result in changes in weld heat, including current, voltage, time, force and displacement. The compact unit supports AC, DC inverter, AC inverter, transistor and capacitive discharge resistance welding technologies. The MM-400A is ideal for […]
Durable sail cloth tent
April 1st, 2019
Durable sail cloth tent The Shearwater Sail Cloth Tent from Infinity Tent Sales features a durable tent top in an heirloom white color that is transparent and has a semi-gloss top coating, giving the tent an antique look. Working with a U.S. textile company, Infinity developed the proprietary vinyl tent material. Available in two styles—frame […]
How to take better photos of your projects
April 1st, 2019
Only have a smartphone? That’ll work fine. An estimated 1.2 trillion photos were taken around the globe in 2017. The smartphone, of course, is what’s behind the huge number. According to InfoTrends, a market research firm, 85 percent of all photos are shot with a phone. A good smartphone gives you a simple way to […]
New portable karaoke player
April 1st, 2019
The SK785 Karaoke Party Pro System from AmpliVox Sound Systems delivers crystal clear sound for more than 300 pre-loaded songs, with added connectivity to Bluetooth™ devices or karaoke DVD/CDG sources for an unlimited selection of performance options. A Bluetooth-equipped speaker pairs with the included wireless microphones, allowing for complete freedom of movement during performances. The […]