TEXTILES.ORG
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 […]
CORT announces new hires
September 1st, 2011
CORT® Trade Show & Event Furnishings announces several new hires: Joe DiNubile has been named Philadelphia account executive for the Baltimore district. DiNubile aims to propel the district to new sales earning levels and brings many years of professional sales experience to CORT. “It is with great pleasure that we welcome Joe to our CORT […]
Mahaffey Fabric Structures ranks on Inc. 500|5000
August 25th, 2011
Inc magazine ranked Mahaffey Fabric Structures No. 3328 on its 5th annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Online retailer ideeli tops this year’s list. Established in 1924, Mahaffey provides portable shelter in North […]
Tent goes up over nuclear reactor
August 15th, 2011
A giant tent is being constructed this week over the reactor at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant. The reactor was damaged in an explosion following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in the Tohoku region of Japan in March. Read more here.
A toast to portable bars
August 1st, 2011
Decor-infused portable bars make great showpieces for tented parties. The event bar is no longer a wallflower. When designed especially for the event industry, portable bars pair well with decor trends, are easy to transport and offer lots of features that bartenders appreciate. Instead of relegating the bar to a corner or wall, think of […]
Hotel patio sends big message with new event tent
August 1st, 2011
A tent helps hotel maximize space and profit. A tent with a big message, installed on the ninth floor patio of the Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, has had immediate benefits for both the hotel and the manufacturer, Ideal Canopy Tent & Structure Ltd., Delta, B.C. “The client’s goal was to maximize profit […]
Tents mobilized for Joplin
August 1st, 2011
Training exercise ends as tornado hits. On May 22, emergency responders from nine states had wrapped up a training exercise based on a seismic event on the New Madrid fault line. The exercise included practice installation of a mobile medical field hospital at the Branson, Mo., airport. Prior to the exercise, the Taney (Missouri) County […]