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Final call for photos: InTents Buyer’s Guide cover
October 26th, 2020
InTents is looking for the perfect photo for the cover of the 2021 Buyer’s Guide. This is your opportunity to show off your best work to the entire industry. Submit photos meeting these guidelines by Nov. 1: High resolution: 300 dpi and at least 2 MB.A clean and safe tent installation.Good composition, lighting and color. Follow […]
New York Tent acquires PTG Event Services
October 19th, 2020
New York Tent has announced that it has acquired PTG Event Services of Bethpage, N.Y. As part of the agreement, New York Tent will integrate PTG’s rental inventory, systems and staff to further strengthen the company’s position in the New York Metro marketplace. New York Tent will maintain headquarters in Bohemia, N.Y., and close PTG’s […]
ARA Show rescheduled for 2021
October 2nd, 2020
The American Rental Association (ARA) has announced that The ARA Show 2021 has been rescheduled for Oct. 18-20, 2021, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The 2021 edition of ARA’s annual trade show and convention for the equipment and event rental industry was previously scheduled for February in New Orleans. To accommodate the shift to […]
Call for photos: InTents Buyer’s Guide cover
October 2nd, 2020
InTents is looking for the perfect photo for the cover of the 2021 Buyer’s Guide. This is your opportunity to show off your best work to the entire industry. Submit photos meeting these guidelines by Nov. 1: High resolution: 300 dpi and at least 2 MB.A clean and safe tent installation.Good composition, lighting and color. Follow […]
SEO tips for tent and event rental companies
October 1st, 2020
How to increase the quality and quantity of your company’s website traffic. By Carmen Bodziak Search engine optimization, or SEO, is one of the best—and most overlooked—marketing strategies for tent and event rental professionals. Industry experts love SEO because of its high return on investment (ROI) and ability to consistently and quickly bring in more […]
Seasonal comforts
October 1st, 2020
For those of you in the tent and event rental industry, the year 2020 can likely be summed up by one sentence: Abnormal is the new normal. While many seasonal and yearly events have been put on hold due to COVID-19, I’m happy to report that this magazine hasn’t deviated from tradition. The October/November issue […]
Inspired temporary community store
October 1st, 2020
When the CUB Foods supermarket on East Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minn., was badly damaged in late May during rioting following the death of George Floyd, neighborhood residents lost a convenient source for fresh groceries. As soon as CUB was able to safely assess the situation, a plan was created, and within two weeks, a […]
Pneuhaus creates an inflatable forest
October 1st, 2020
The Canopy is an inflatable art installation that invites visitors to interact as they choose—some pedaling on bikes that transform the sculptures with movement and light, some cheering on the bikers, and some wandering through the grove, allowing the canopy of trees to open and close around them. Photo courtesy of Pneuhaus. The Canopy, an […]
Conduct thorough and proper site evaluations to avoid the unexpected
October 1st, 2020
by Pamela Mills-Senn Thorough evaluations are key to avoiding issues that could slow down an installation or even present a danger. Alex Kouzmanoff, president of Aztec Tents, demonstrates using a dynamometer to test anchoring loads. Photo courtesy of Aztec Tents. There’s a time and a place for surprises—a tent install isn’t one of them. Encounter […]
Mad dash scramble: Mutton Rentals installs tenting and trimmings for a high-end backyard wedding
October 1st, 2020
COVID-19 cancellations result in only four weeks for Mutton Rentals to plan and install tenting and trimmings for a high-end backyard wedding. By Sigrid Tornquist It’s a story heard more than once over the last several months. A couple has been planning their wedding for more than a year, but as the date approaches, the […]