Tent safety in response to severe weather

April 1, 2014  |  News

By Dan Dunstan Q: What do tent rental companies need to understand regarding the effect of wind on the safe operation of tenting equipment? A: Every year, people are killed or injured by the unsafe use of tents in severe weather conditions. Aside from the devastating personal tragedy and negative bu…
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Getting creative in the Carolinas

April 1, 2014  |  Event Production, Industry News

Party Reflections does what it takes to meet the tenting demands of North and South Carolina. From coastal sands to mountainous inland terrain to the red clay that can, at times, pack tighter than concrete, Party Reflections makes events happen in and around the Carolinas. Party Reflections has thre…
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Coastal charm

April 1, 2014  |  Event Production

A Georgia beach serves as a stunning—and challenging—site for a tented ceremony and reception. It’s easy to fall in love with the idea of a tented beach wedding, unless you are the one charged with executing a flawless installation. Then, thoughts of natural coastal beauty and gent…
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Industry outlook

April 1, 2014  |  Industry News

New products, improved structures and full-service solutions will help renters distinguish their business. The tent rental industry is a fragmented, competitive market with thousands of companies competing for events to rent tents and tent-related equipment. The U.S. tent end product market (EPM) in…
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Sun screen

April 1, 2014  |  Products

SunShade™ Hard Hat Accessory attaches to a hard hat to help protect the ears and neck from the sun and heat. Its contrasting color band and reflective striping enhance worker visibility and its flexible elastic strap allows the accessory to fit most hats and caps. The product is made of breath…
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Move over, aluminum

April 1, 2014  |  Products

New from AAble Rents Co. are engineered wood center poles that meet manufacturer’s engineering guidelines for Tidewater™ sailcloth tents. The natural wood poles can be stained and seal-coated to provide unique colors, and can be designed and built to meet engineering specifications from …
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Clear views

April 1, 2014  |  Products

Made from patented Air Tension System (ATS) from Serge Ferrari and other materials, Anchor Inc.’s RigidAir™ Mids are a rigid, quiet and air-tight solution for clearspan tents that look like glass. The product helps “seal” tents, remains quiet even in high winds and requires l…
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Easier floor installation

April 1, 2014  |  Products

New from Made in America LLC—Intriguing Solutions tools to make installing stages and flooring easier. The collection of tools includes Event Key, which is compatible with laser readers and is available with five different tips; Pull Tool, which is used to drag, slide or pull flooring systems …
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Installation under pressure

April 1, 2014  |  Project Briefs

High-tech conference attendees network and socialize under a high-tech inflatable structure. When global cloud computing company Salesforce.com needed to turn a block of San Francisco into a covered plaza for the 120,000 attendees of its annual Dreamforce event, it opted for a large inflatable struc…
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Tent safety in severe weather

April 1, 2014  |  Features, Safety & Codes

Storm safety and evacuation planning is a matter of common sense, planning, preparation and communication. By Ken Keberle Weather is a way of life in the tent rental and event industry. We are the “rain or shine” people. Tent and structure professionals deliver a finished product when mo…
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