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Tent installation under time constraints
October 1st, 2011
Guests at the Shedd Aquarium’s Sea Jelly Soirée had no idea the tent was erected under strict time constraints. The Sea Jelly Soirée at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago showcased nearly a dozen species of sea jellies new to the aquarium, while raising money for area schoolchildren to learn about aquatic animals, environments and conservation—under […]
Defining RFID and how it can benefit your tent business
October 1st, 2011
By Larry Weeman Q: What is RFID, and how can it benefit a tent rental operation? A:RFID (radio-frequency identification) is a technology that consists of tags and readers used to identify and track unique objects. In the rental industry, the tracked objects are inventory items such as a tent fabric, a piece of linen, a […]
Circular tent layout designed out of shapes
October 1st, 2011
Toronto rental company designs circular tent layout around gazebo. They say you can’t fit a square peg into a round hole. But don’t try to tell that to the creative minds at Absolute Tent & Event Services of Toronto, Ont., Canada. The company designed a round configuration out of various hexagonal, triangular and square tents, […]
Five steps toward tent safety
October 1st, 2011
Conduct a hazard analysis to protect employees and your business. Many workers are injured and killed at the workplace every day in the United States. You can help prevent workplace injuries and illnesses by looking at your workplace operations, establishing proper job procedures and ensuring that all employees are trained properly. Conducting a job hazard […]
Know the signs of employee theft
October 1st, 2011
By William J. Lynott It’s only natural for you to place a great deal of trust in your employees. “We’re like one big family,” is a refrain often heard in entrepreneurial ranks. That’s as it should be—but it’s important to keep your guard up. The unfortunate fact is that employee theft is a growing national […]
Dance floor options
October 1st, 2011
New dance floor options are lighter weight, customizable and fit into every budget. Every party planner and client these days wants to throw a unique event, all the way down to the dance floor. “More than ever before, people are looking to create completely unique special events on shoestring budgets,” says Neil Casale of the […]
Teijin’s Green Carpet to roll out at the 24th Tokyo International Film Festival
September 28th, 2011
Teijin Limited has announced that for the fourth consecutive year it has produced an eco-friendly Green Carpet made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles for the ecologically minded Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), which will be held from Oct. 22-30. The Green Carpet is made entirely of Teijin Fibers’ ECOPET® recycled polyester fiber produced from used […]
Alert Management Systems announces iAlert EasyPro on the Cloud
September 20th, 2011
Rental management software provider Alert Management Systems, Colorado Springs, Colo., announces the Cloud version of its Alert EasyPro® rental software in partnership with iRent LLC. “Alert clients who choose the new iAlert EasyPro™ option can directly benefit from the cost-cutting and streamlining capabilities of the Cloud,” according to Rob Ross, president of Alert Management Systems. […]
My Event Tent app available for download
September 20th, 2011
My Event Tent, launched by the Tent Rental Division (TRD) of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) assists event planners, producers, designers, venues and caterers in the selection of an event tent. Industry users can now download the time-saving App free from Android Market and the Apple App Store. Click here to view how it […]
Tents for cemeteries using WeatherMax fabrics
September 7th, 2011
Tents are by far the largest business segment for Cemetery Funeral Supply (CFS), a distributor of equipment and supplies for final resting places. CFS fabricates six tent lines for funeral and cemetery operation, in all shapes and sizes, and company owner Stanley Scruggs opts for WeatherMax™ fabrics for his business, citing its flexibility, durability and […]