Larry Ott joins Rainier Tent

November 9, 2018  |  Industry News, News

Rainier Tent, Tukwila, Wash., has named Larry Ott to its sales team, covering the mid/central portion of the United States. Ott has more than 20 years of experience starting and growing tent and rental companies in the southeastern Pennsylvania market. After starting at an entry-level position, he w…
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Gaffin to lead new mobile development team at Point of Rental

November 6, 2018  |  Industry News, News

Point of Rental Software, Grand Prairie, Texas, has formed a dedicated mobile development team headed by senior developer lead Matt Gaffin. “We’re proud of what our development team has done with our mobile products,” says Point of Rental CEO Wayne Harris. “As the industry moves further into…
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Last chance! Submit your best photos to the InTents Buyer’s Guide cover contest by Nov. 1.

October 22, 2018  |  Industry News, News

InTents is looking for the perfect photo for the cover of the 2019 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 at 4-by-6 inches. * A clean and safe ……
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2018 Fabric Structures Student Design Competition Winners Announced

October 18, 2018  |  Expo News

The Fabric Structures Association (FSA), a division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), recently announced the recipients of the 2018 Fabric Structures Student Design Competition awards. The winners were announced at IFAI Expo 2018, held Oct. 15-18 in Dallas, Texas. First Pla…
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IFAI Expo 2018: Show Stopper winners on the floor

October 17, 2018  |  Expo News

All the best from Texas: Wednesday morning, Oct. 17, at IFAI Expo led off with lists of winners for the year, including the most popular products on the show floor. The seventh annual Show Stopper competition was designed to showcase the best of the best in the industry, from fabrics, equipment and …
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2018 International Achievement Award Winners Announced

October 17, 2018  |  Expo News

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has awarded this year’s International Achievement Awards (IAA) for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications, announced at the awards breakfast on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at IFAI Expo 2018. IFAI Expo is the largest specialty fabrics trad…
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Sharpen your competitive edge

October 17, 2018  |  Expo News

Asking yourself one simple question can help make your business a magnet for new customers, says marketing professional Madeleine MacRae, owner of MM MacRae Coaching & Consulting. “That question is ‘Who is your ideal client?’” In her Oct. 16 Expo session on distinguishing yourself in the…
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Digital presence is key to acquiring new customers in 2019

October 16, 2018  |  Expo News

It’s no surprise the digital world means a company’s ability to attract and keep customers requires a dramatic shift in strategy, tools and resources. Ed Keough, vice president of sales for FutureGuard Building Products Inc. in Auburn, Maine, told business owners they need to embrace digital adv…
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IFAI Expo keynote speaker Mark Scharenbroich: “acknowledge, honor and connect” with employees and customers

October 16, 2018  |  Expo News

Keynote speaker Mark Scharenbroich has straightforward advice for growing a business: Make a true connection with employees and customers and positive results will follow. Scharenbroich shared his humor and motivational wisdom with a packed room at IFAI’s 2018 Expo annual meeting October 16. Rain,…
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Textile testing for comfort

October 16, 2018  |  Expo News

IFAI’s Pre-Expo Conference Oct. 15 in Dallas offered a range of presentations—many of them focused on topics of particular interest in the advanced textiles area. Textile testing is one topic that will be addressed in more than one session. At the beginning of his talk yesterday on testing and e…
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