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Durable vinyl
April 1st, 2021
ULTRA Series Vinyl from Keder Solutions is coated on both sides with a high-gloss white finish, allowing for an easy-to-clean, long-lasting and ultra-white look. Offers durability, UV and mildew protection, and F/R treatment, meeting California Fire Marshal NFPA 701. Available in 19-, 23-, 25-, and 43-oz. weights. Recommended for tents and structures, tarps, signs and […]
Outdoor sanitizing station
April 1st, 2021
The outdoor wind resistant hand sanitizing station is designed for outdoor locations and can be moved quickly without dismantling. Recommended for outdoor events, sporting venues or concert halls, the station includes a 350-pound concrete base, vinyl base cover, pole mount with umbrella pole, sanitizer dispensers with brackets and one seven-foot red hand sanitizer market umbrella. […]
Mobile diesel heater
April 1st, 2021
The Maxi-Heat® 1M BTU mobile diesel heater from Allmand Bros. Inc. features two independently operating burners that deliver 1,000,000 BTUs of self-contained, indirect fired heat. The heater’s iQ System automatically calibrates each burner for temperature, humidity and barometric pressure, and an external control panel eliminates the need to open the heater door. Visit www.allmand.com.
Renewed optimism
April 1st, 2021
A light at the end of the tunnel? A year ago, when we sent the April–May 2020 issue of InTents to the printer, virtually every tented event was being cancelled, and the whole world was shutting down. The outlook for the live events industry was worsening on a daily and hourly basis, and the grim […]
Versatile UV-LED printers
April 1st, 2021
The latest UV-LED printers from Mutoh America, the XPJ-461UF and XPJ-661UF, include an expansion of its XpertJet platform which enhances the user experience. New features include shortened print times, an expanded print area and an innovative UV-LED Lamp which produces glossy, semi-glossy and matte varnish printing simultaneously with colors and/or white printing in a single […]
Scaling your business
April 1st, 2021
The keys to achieving sustainable growth. by Charlene Clark The concept of scaling a business is not interchangeable with growing a business. Consider this scenario: You are experiencing exponential growth, revenues are up, work is pouring in the door and you decide to hire more people. You and your team work longer hours, but it […]
Evacuation plans in action
April 1st, 2021
How to have conversations with clients about inclement weather and tent evacuation planning. by Tommy Wilson and Cindy Wilson While it is human nature to seek shelter during a storm, a tent, ultimately, is a temporary structure. No matter what its wind speed rating might be, once the wind is higher than 30–38 mph there […]
How to develop a talent acquisition plan
April 1st, 2021
by Rita Revels Having the right talent in the right place at the right time is essential in all businesses, but it is critical in small businesses. Having a talent acquisition plan will help ensure that you have the talent you need to meet your customer’s needs. If you are ridin’, you are in a […]
To the rescue: tenting for disasters
April 1st, 2021
The Shelter G-Series of tent structures are a popular disaster response option. The tents are often used to provide sleeping and dining quarters, and have also been deployed for COVID-19 testing and vaccine distribution. Their lightweight, strong design and universal parts allow for easy handling in the field. Photo courtesy of Shelter Structures America Inc. […]
Women, tents and leadership
April 1st, 2021
Five women leading different segments of the industry weigh in on what inspires them and how to forge a successful career in the tent and event industry. by Sigrid Tornquist Women have always played a vital part in the tent industry. They were part of family shops manufacturing and selling tents. They were sewers. They […]