Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 brings more than 4,200 attendees
October 17th, 2024
Advanced Textiles Expo® 2024, the largest event of Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA), concluded with resounding success on Sept. 24–26 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Once again held in conjunction with Sun Shading Expo North America—organized by Messe Stuttgart, founders of R + T and the world’s largest trade fair for roller shutters, […]
Houston Tents & Events acquires A Finer Event
October 9th, 2024
Houston Tents & Events in Houston, Texas, situated this LIRI NHT 12-by-30-by-3-meter clear span structure tent with direct sight lines to the family’s beloved pond for this wedding and reception on their South Texas ranch. Photo courtesy of Smith House Photo. Houston Tents & Events (HTE) has acquired A Finer Event, continuing its expansion as […]
Town & Country Party Rentals acquires Aztec Events & Tents
October 8th, 2024
Photo courtesy of Town & Country Party Rentals Town & Country Party Rentals in Houston, Texas, has acquired substantially all assets of Aztec Events & Tents, also based in Houston. The company said the strategic move brings Aztec back under local family ownership, allowing the businesses to expand their services and better serve the Houston community. […]
Prim Design Co. split creates distinct design and rental entities
October 2nd, 2024
Prim Design Co., Tempe, Ariz., a Southwest special event and interior design provider, has divided into two distinct entities: Prim Design Co. and Prim Rentals. The company said the strategic move will enable it to focus more specifically on its two core services — interior design and luxury event rentals. Prim Design Co. will continue to […]
2024 Premier Product Showcase
October 1st, 2024
Customization, fast installation, easy handling and style—these are the qualities that tent and event rental companies demand. For the annual InTents Premier Product Showcase, we asked our contributors to send us information about their latest products and services that help companies save time and labor, perform safer installations and turn a profit. This issue includes […]
Project spotlight: Organic-Concept Tents
October 1st, 2024
This 20-by-38-meter Organic Silhouette tent made of ivory sailcloth fabric provided the VIP area for a seated dinner. All photos courtesy of Fille Roelants. For a dance-centered festival that encourages freedom of expression, sustainability and human connection, finding a tent and event company that echoes those values is paramount. WECANDANCE at Zeebrugge beach in Bruges, […]
Company profile: Tony Ehrbar and American Tent
October 1st, 2024
In just 10 years, Tony Ehrbar has grown American Tent from three employees in a 5,000-square foot warehouse to 40 employees in a 110,000–square foot facility. Photo courtesy of Mark Skalny Photography. Tony Ehrbar, owner and CEO of American Tent LLC, in Green Bay, Wis., didn’t realize he wanted to be an entrepreneur until he […]
Linens liven up events
October 1st, 2024
Shown here is the Henna collection in blue from Choice Party Linens. The cloth is reversible with each table featuring a different side of the print. Photo courtesy of Choice Party Linens. With unlimited event imagery available at their fingertips, tented event planners and their clients have more decor possibilities to consider than ever before. […]
Training safer drivers
October 1st, 2024
© Chartchai Suwanachun| Dreamstime.com In 2021, South Jersey Party Rentals (SJPR) started “playing around” with the idea of implementing an in-house driver’s training program, says Eli Tirado, tenting/project manager for the full-service party and event rental company. It wasn’t because they had experienced a rash of accidents or incidents, he says. Instead, the desire was […]
Cultivating creativity
October 1st, 2024
Creativity comes from the confidence in one’s strengths and abilities. It may be a byproduct of your education. It may come from past work experience or even from on-the-job training in your current position. The point is that everyone has the innate ability to be creative based on past experiences, but they do not always […]