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Building the workforce
June 1st, 2011
Equipping apprentices to enter the specialty fabrics industry. By Sigrid Tornquist Without tradespeople onsite we wouldn’t have the knowledge to make our products,” says Wendy Tankard, administration director of Baytex Manufacturing Co., Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. “And if we don’t keep training apprentices, we won’t have tradespeople onsite. Apprentices are the future of our businesses.” […]
Increase profits with smart branding
June 1st, 2011
Smart branding helps customers look beyond price. By Brenda Haines What prompts a customer to choose your company over another? For many companies, the frustrating answer is price. If you don’t want to compete exclusively on price, you need to build a strong emotional connection with your customers and prospects to inspire them to look […]
Write a solid rental agreement
June 1st, 2011
By Matthew Davis When getting an insurance quote for your rental business, the insurer will usually ask for a copy of your current rental agreement. (If it doesn’t, find a new insurance company.) Why is this document an important part of the underwriting process? What is the insurance company looking for? It is ensuring that […]
Educating clients about severe weather
June 1st, 2011
By John Fuchs Q: How can I educate clients about the potential hazards that can result from severe weather? A: The first step in educating clients about severe weather is to make it clear that a tent is not a shelter from severe weather and shouldn’t be used as such. In the event of severe […]
Fall protection
June 1st, 2011
Safe use of aerial work platform equipment. By Matthew Davis A new educational document on personal fall protection for users of aerial work platform (AWP) equipment is now available as a free download from participating organizations’ websites. The document—Statement of Best Practices of Personal Fall Protection Systems for Aerial Work Platform Equipment—is intended to: Educate […]
Functional canopy
June 1st, 2011
X-GLOO Event Tent has a new accessory—a functional canopy. Constructed from high-tech ripstop nylon, the canopy attaches to the standing tent system with a zipper and is water repellent and UV resistant. The ripstop structure provides high tear-resistance with low weight and attains stability from inflation of the structure with air. For more information, contact […]
Compact generator
June 1st, 2011
Proving good things do come in small packages, Next Generation Power’s EPA-compliant UCI 2-5.5 kW diesel generator is a versatile solution for back-up and auxiliary power. The unit weighs 240 pounds and fits easily onto trailer tongues and into tight spaces for mobile or stationary applications. For more information, contact Next Generation Power.
Lighting innovations
June 1st, 2011
New from Moss® Inc. is Moss Radiance™ line, developed for trade shows, events and retail stores. The line includes three lighting technologies: a cost-effective compact fluorescent light blanket, an ultra slim LED Edge-lit panel and a proprietary LED WebBright grid array. For optimal results, each lighting option is designed to coordinate with one of Moss’ […]
Lightweight, portable tables
June 1st, 2011
A patented lightweight core makes Revolution™ Training Tables nearly half the weight of conventional training tables. The tables, designed for easy movement and handling, feature a 1.5-inch profile, choice of Wilsonart® high-pressure laminates and PS Furniture’s MAXX® urethane edge. For more information, contact PS Furniture.
Two nights of parties in one tent
June 1st, 2011
Elite Productions Intl. transforms chic rock to Miami glam in one tent. Producing two dramatically different events in the same tent on back-to-back nights requires “only” two things, according to Lili Shadab: a dream team and a flawless production schedule. Shadab, president and creative director of Elite Productions Intl. (EPI), Laguna Niguel, Calif., has worked […]