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Tent rental industry CARES Day
June 25th, 2020
The USTSA (United States Tent and Structure Alliance) is a group of tent and clearspan fabric structure manufacturers that have aligned to help promote the safe use of tents and other temporary structures for a wide variety of uses. The group was formed in March of 2020 in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
Tent Expo 2021 postponed to January 2022
June 22nd, 2020
Tent Expo 2021 has been postponed to January 2022. Tent Rental Division (TRD) chairman Michael Tharpe released the following statement: The COVID-19 pandemic has hit our members hard and changed the way in which we do business in today's environment. As your association, TRD has felt your pain and has listened to your issues and concerns […]
Shelter Structures introduces weknowtents.com
June 16th, 2020
Shelter Structures America, distributor of Shelter temporary clearspan tent structures has announced the introduction of weknowtents.com. Weknowtents.com allows Shelter customers to purchase items at their convenience. Products such as SKP soap, emergency exit signs and LED high bay lights are currently available. "We are very excited to introduce weknowtents.com to support both current and new […]
Registration opens for IFAI Expo
June 15th, 2020
IFAI Expo Nov. 3–6, 2020 in Indianapolis, Ind., will mark the event’s 100th anniversary. IFAI has announced that it is moving forward as planned, and registration is now open. Safety protocols are in place and will be coordinated with host hotels and the Indiana Convention Center (ICC). The registration area at IFAI Expo will be […]
Top Value Fabrics announces rebrand to TVF
June 14th, 2020
Top Value Fabrics, a supplier of high-quality fabric, announced a rebrand to TVF. The rebrand reflects both the evolution of the company as well as a vision for the future. Top Value Fabrics has served people first since its founding in 1974. At the time, value was synonymous with great quality and competitive prices. TVF […]
Heytex appoints Kampsen
June 7th, 2020
Heytex has appointed Fabian Kampsen as its new commercial director. Kampsen has been with Heytex since 2011 and was market manager for HEYsign business center of large format printable textiles. In his new role as commercial director, Kampsen will lead the global sales and marketing team to continue the company’s development toward a customer-focused, reliable […]
Safe cases for equipment storage
June 1st, 2020
Pelican Air long/deep cases 1506, 1556, 1606 and 1626 have a pull trolley and wheels and are roll tested over 914 meters. The cases are built in a duffel-style form factor, making them perfect for storing longer equipment. They offer the classic Pelican case features including a watertight O-ring gasket; a crushproof and dustproof exterior; […]
Contemporary and outdoorsy tented wedding
June 1st, 2020
The perfect mix of an outdoorsy western landscape, upscale finishes and a level location for tent anchoring spells an ideal tented wedding for both client and tent provider. by Sigrid Tornquist A client brief that includes a vision to incorporate the property, bring the outside in and create a stylish, contemporary aesthetic may not be […]
Disaster shelter design competition tests engineering students
June 1st, 2020
John Brown University’s disaster shelter contest challenges students to develop and demonstrate solutions for emergency scenarios. by Holly Eamon Global economic losses from natural disasters topped $232 billion last year, rounding out a decade that cost the world nearly $3 trillion, according to the 2019 Weather, Climate & Catastrophe Insight Annual Report published by global […]
Wishlist feature for rental websites
June 1st, 2020
Event rental software company Goodshuffle Pro has added a Website Wishlist Integration feature, syncing inventory management with a company’s existing website. The feature saves time for event rental companies and their customers, while also providing an attractive, customizable brand experience on rental companies’ websites. The feature displays inventory managed in the program on the company […]