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NDAA to expand government procurement of American-made goods
December 18th, 2023
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), spanning the entire spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber to finished sewn products, commended Congress for passing the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that will help preserve the Berry Amendment supply chain and direct the Department of Defense to expand its procurement of domestically-made […]
Pacific Party Canopies acquires Stellar Event Rentals
December 14th, 2023
Coral-pink florals add a subtle balance to the greenery of the centerpieces and trees, against a tent installation by Pacific Party Canopies. Photo courtesy of Kevin Meyers Photography. Pacific Party Canopies, Burlington, Wash., has entered into a strategic acquisition of Stellar Event Rentals, Lynnwood, Wash. Stellar Event Rentals Owner Jim Baker — who is retiring and […]
Peach Fuzz: Pantone Color of the Year 2024
December 11th, 2023
Pantone, the global color authority and provider of professional color language standards and digital solutions for the design community, today introduced PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, a velvety gentle peach whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul as the Pantone Color of the Year selection for 2024. At a time of turmoil in many aspects of […]
Project showcase: Houston Tents & Events
December 1st, 2023
Houston Tents & Events in Houston, Texas, situated this LIRI NHT 12-by-30-by-3-meter clearspan structure tent with direct sight lines to the family’s beloved pond for this wedding and reception on their South Texas ranch. All photos courtesy of Smith House Photo. Looking at the photographs from the wedding and reception, no one would ever guess […]
TenTen Crew tents the Goodwood Festival of Speed
December 1st, 2023
TenTen’s crew of 10 worked 12 hours a day for seven days to deliver a high-end tented showroom with an insulated, inflatable roof that made it indistinguishable from a traditional building. All photos courtesy of TenTen Crew. Billed as “the world’s greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture,” the Goodwood Festival of Speed takes place […]
Themed events: transforming venues, transporting guests
December 1st, 2023
Held to announce an engagement and designed to give guests a luxurious Middle Eastern experience, ABC Fabulous Events bedecked the interior with all manner of decor and details to uphold the theme. The tent was filled with pillows, lounge areas, colorful rugs, decorative chairs and tables, gold cutlery, hookahs and more. Every event offers opportunities […]
Going high tech with RFID
December 1st, 2023
Avery Dennison’s new AD Pure™ plastic-free RFID inlays and tags are compact and ideal for difficult-to-tag items. Photo courtesy of Avery Dennison. From cattle to casinos to rental cars, radio frequency identification or RFID technology is making inroads across a myriad of industries, including the tent industry, as manufacturers and event rental companies turn to […]
Multigenerational workplaces: Challenges and opportunities
December 1st, 2023
In today’s workforce it’s difficult to bring in new, younger workers and make them feel engaged and productive. And with older workers delaying retirement, companies now must grapple with adapting to multigenerational workforces. Steve Belliveau, sales manager at Anchor Industries Inc., which produces tents, frames and awnings, says the industry cannot survive without what he […]
Insurance adviser auditions
December 1st, 2023
Organizations are navigating one of the toughest insurance markets that has been experienced in decades. Many companies are facing increased rates, retentions, restrictions in coverages and terms and reluctance from carriers to write their business with limited competition. Add on top of that the pressure of managing evolving risks and emerging trends, and you get […]
Safety inspections
December 1st, 2023
This article provides guidance on conducting workplace safety inspections for safety officers and other workers who are assigned responsibility for safety but do so in addition to their regular assignments. Workplace inspections are an important tool for identifying hazards and resolving them. Set up a schedule to inspect the workplace on a regular basis— perhaps […]