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ARAM seeks standardized tent permitting process
November 23rd, 2011
Nearly 50 members of the American Rental Association of Massachusetts (ARAM) met at B.C. Tent & Awning in late October to discuss strategies to standardize the statewide permitting process for tent installations. Individual tent company owners and representatives report inconsistencies across the municipalities they work in. ARAM executive director Gene Lapierre noted that Boston is […]
Anchor Industries acquires Economy Tent
November 7th, 2011
Anchor Industries Inc., Evansville, Ind., has acquired Economy Tent Intl., a Miami, Fla.-based provider of 10-foot to 40-foot-wide frame tents with a customer base in the northeast and southeast United States, the Caribbean and Latin America. Anchor delivers a broad selection of tent styles and sizes to customers who need tailored tent solutions, while Economy […]
Submit your best shot to the InTents Buyer’s Guide cover contest!
November 1st, 2011
Want to show off your work to the entire industry? InTents is looking for the perfect photo for the cover of the 2012 Buyer’s Guide. Show us your photos that meet these guidelines: High resolution: 300 dpi and at least 1-2 MB. Show a clean, safely staked tent. Good composition, lighting and color. Vertical photos […]
SEARCH Foundation appoints board, discusses 2012 outlook
October 21st, 2011
The SEARCH Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to event professionals during times of crisis, announces the appointment of its 2012 board of directors. Sitting on the board’s executive committee are Joann Roth-Oseary, chairwoman, Someone’s in the Kitchen; David Fischette, first vice chairman, GO West Creative; Sasha Souza, secretary, Sasha Souza Events; Larry Green, […]
Orion Software releases SiriusCRM
October 10th, 2011
Orion Software, Montreal, Canada, has launched SiriusCRM, an integrated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. Developed specifically for the rental industry, SiriusCRM enables rental companies to quickly and easily access customer information, analyze sales forecasts and marketing campaigns and manage prospect and customer data. SiriusCRM is a value-added module for the SiriusPro rental software. SiriusCRM will […]
Successful cold-weather tent installations
October 1st, 2011
Seasonal events and construction projects keep tent renters busy in cold weather climates—with modifications to protect tents, installers and profits. By Janice Kleinschmidt In February 2011, some 2,500 people jumped into Wisconsin’s frigid Lake Monona. The Polar Plunge proves not only participants’ fortitude, but also the fact that a tent renter’s work is never done. […]
How to get tent installation permits
October 1st, 2011
Work successfully with code officials to gain tent installation permits. By David A. MacArthur Pulling permits to erect tents can be like trying to hit a moving target because different code enforcement officers and fire department inspectors interpret codes differently. Understanding ahead of time what individual inspectors are looking for and why, along with trends […]
Dynamic tent decor for less
October 1st, 2011
Pros share secrets for standout decor on a budget. By Meleah Maynard Money may not buy happiness, but it sure comes in handy when clients want stunning memory-making decor for a tented event. In today’s economic climate, though, increasing numbers of people are trying to get the look and feel they want on smaller budgets. […]
Tent renters manage information with technology
October 1st, 2011
Technology helps tent renters keep customers in the loop. By Jamie Swedberg What’s the first rule of communicating with tent rental customers? Answer the phone when it rings. “We have a rule that the phone has to be answered by the second ring or I’m off the wall, I’m up out of my chair,” says […]
Stretch tents are popular
October 1st, 2011
Fabric developments and growing popularity advance market potential for freeform style tents. Stretch or freeform style tents originated in the “trance” electronic dance music movement in the 1990s. Established in the South African and Australian rental markets, this style of tent is poised to expand worldwide. “It’s taken about nine years to get to the […]