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Inspired ski village
December 1st, 2019
For the Ladies’ Audi FIS Ski World Cup races in St. Moritz, Switzerland, in December 2018, RÖDER Group, Büdingen, Germany, and Orgatent, Grosswangen, Switzerland, designed and installed a village of tents directly at the edge of the mountain. Structures included a 9-by-18-meter entrance tent, an 8-by-18-meter tent for the public, a 5-by-30-meter media space, and […]
A Classic Party Rental keeps customers in focus
December 1st, 2019
A family business evolves into tent and party rental, keeping customer needs top-of-mind. by Maura Keller Family businesses have long been a staple of the American economy. And A Classic Party Rental in Indianapolis, Ind., founded in 1989 by members of the Hawkins and Bayt family, is the quintessential family affair. Like many family businesses, […]
Win business with top-notch customer service
December 1st, 2019
Keep your tent rental clients satisfied—and returning—with these six tips for five-star customer service. by Sarah Crews Your company and your employees are the backbone of events from high-end weddings and corporate galas to backyard parties and festivals. And your image is on the line each time, from booking to takedown. Here are six strategies […]
Eventstar wins IAA ‘Best in Category’
December 1st, 2019
Eventstar Structures installed three 140-foot-wide structures with varied column heights along the length of Bethesda Terrace in New York City’s Central Park for the 50th anniversary of Ralph Lauren. Photo courtesy of Eventstar Structures. Eventstar Structures contributed to a “fashion show for the ages” celebrating the 50th anniversary of iconic fashion brand Ralph Lauren, designing […]
A tent for Antarctic conditions
December 1st, 2019
A tent designed for Antarctic conditions allows researchers to work through cold temperatures and high winds. The Space Science and Engineering Center at the University of Wisconsin−Madison deploys field research teams to Casey Station, a permanent base and outpost on the eastern coast of Antarctica, from September to March. While studying atmospheric changes, the research […]
Standout shapes: Domes and inflatables
December 1st, 2019
As the pressure to create social media-worthy affairs intensifies, tent and event rental companies offering domes and inflatable structures stand to reap memorable benefits. by Pamela Mills-Senn Whether celebrating wine, beer, garlic, apples, jazz or some other beloved product, pursuit or pastime, there seems to be no end to festivals. These gatherings bring communities together, […]
InTents’ Premier Product Showcase Part 2
December 1st, 2019
The products you need for extraordinary tented events. It’s all about fast installation, more customization, easy handling and style—the qualities that tent and event rental companies demand. For the InTents annual Premier Product Showcase, we asked our contributors to send us information about their latest products and services that help save tent rental companies time […]
Tent Conference 2020: Worth it!
December 1st, 2019
Can you afford not to attend Tent Conference 2020? The best reason I can give you to attend Tent Conference 2020 in January comes courtesy of an awning fabricator. At IFAI Expo 2019 in Orlando, Fla., I had the pleasure of sitting in on an educational session on graphics for the small- to medium-sized awning […]
Formula E pit lane structure is a story of ‘firsts’
December 1st, 2019
Losberger De Boer meets the challenges of designing and installing a Formula E pit lane structure in Saudi Arabia. by Jeff Moravec When Losberger De Boer signed on for an installation related to the first electric Grand Prix car race ever held in Saudi Arabia, the company was in uncharted territory, according to Paul Machin, […]