Ask Me Anything May 10 on trade and tariffs with Nate Bolin

April 28th, 2022

The Advanced Textiles Association will be hosting an “Ask Me Anything” on trade issues with attorney Nate Bolin in May. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 10, from 2 to 3 p.m. EDT, in CONNECT by ATA’s Open Forum. This is a great opportunity to ask him your questions about trade and tariffs. […]

Read More

Kirby tent event

PRO EM acquires Kirby Rentals

April 25th, 2022

PRO EM National Event Services, recognized for its work with major national events such as Super Bowl LV, Coachella, The Grammys and The WM Phoenix Open, today announced the acquisition of Florida-based Kirby Rentals, LLC, one of the Southeast's largest suppliers of tents and other event equipment. Along with its assets, PRO EM will retain […]

Read More

Tom Fridley

In memoriam: Thomas “Tom” Fridley

April 21st, 2022

Thomas “Tom” Robert Fridley, age 69, of Waynesville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, surrounded by his family. Passionate about business, he had a 35-year career at Glawe Awnings and Tents in Dayton, Ohio before retiring in 2011 as part-owner and VP of the awning division. Fridley was on the IFAI Board of Directors […]

Read More

OSHA creates program to protect workers against heat

April 21st, 2022

For the first time, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a National Emphasis Program to protect millions of workers from heat illness and injuries. Through the program, which went into effect April 8, 2022, OSHA will conduct heat-related workplace inspections before workers suffer completely preventable injuries, illnesses or, even worse, fatalities. According to OSHA, […]

Read More

Brad Gleason rejoins Anchor Industries

April 18th, 2022

Anchor Industries announced Brad Gleason has rejoined the Anchor team assisting with tent sales in the Caribbean and Canada. He’ll report to Houston Wedding. In 1978, Gleason and his wife Deb founded Caloosa Canvas Company in Sanibel, Florida. Since then, he owned and operated his own tent rental company and worked for two of our […]

Read More

Ukrainian refugee facility

Ardent Hire CEO seeks donations for Ukrainian refugees

April 14th, 2022

Photo courtesy of Andriy Baganich/Rotary International. Since Feb. 24, 2022, news reports of the Russia-Ukraine War have been characterized by images of destroyed landscapes and, even more impactful, citizens who have been displaced, injured or worse. While many empathize with the Ukrainian people, Jeremy Fish, CEO of Enfield, England-based Ardent Hire, has deep-rooted ties to the […]

Read More

Point of Rental celebrates 40 years

April 12th, 2022

Point of Rental, Fort Worth, Texas, is celebrating 40 years of business along with providing software-based solutions for those in the equipment and event rental industry. Founded in 1982 as part of Overland Rentals, Point of Rental was built by three former NASA engineers who wanted to start their own small general rental business. Wayne […]

Read More

Volt heaters

L. B. White Company, LLC introduces Volt electric heaters

April 4th, 2022

L. B. White Company, LLC, a manufacturer of agricultural, horticultural, commercial, and industrial heaters and torches as well as overall climate solutions, is pleased to introduce the Volt family of portable electric heaters. When it’s not desirable or possible to use LP gas, natural gas, or kerosene for fuel to heat non-ventilated areas, L.B. White’s […]

Read More

Q&A with IFAI board chair Amy Bircher

April 1st, 2022

Q: What are going to be your priorities as IFAI’s new board chair? A: I would like to see the continuation of the strength and growth of IFAI as it has evolved into an association that is much bigger than what it had been historically. And what I mean by that is, IFAI and all […]

Read More

Eventstar Structures engineers rooftop enclosure

April 1st, 2022

Designing and working around the 60 foot “Demon with Bowl” sculpture by artist Damien Hirst was just one of many challenges of this casino rooftop installation. Photos courtesy of Eventstar Structures In 2018, Eventstar Structures of Medley, Fla., was commissioned to cover the expansive pool deck at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. […]

Read More