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Unforgettable marketing strategies
October 1st, 2010
Get the right message to the right market using the right media, and new business will appear. By Ron Rosenberg These are difficult times in the tent rental and event industry. Customers are becoming more demanding while they shop around for the best deal, event budgets are scaled back, and promotional strategies that worked in […]
Tax tips for equipment maintenance decisions
October 1st, 2010
Fix or replace, depreciate or write off? By Mark E. Battersby In today’s economy, the question is not whether to fix or replace equipment, fixtures, business assets or even the building housing a business, but rather which path will be the most affordable. Will the business benefit more from an immediate write-off for repairs, or […]
Preparing staff for tent site emergencies
October 1st, 2010
By Dan Nolan III Q: How should I prepare my staff for an emergency on a tent site? A: The nature of an emergency is that it arises unexpectedly. Developing a set of guidelines for staff to follow if an emergency occurs under at tent or on a job site will assist them in efficiently […]
Strategies for preventing back injuries
October 1st, 2010
Lifting-related injuries continue to decrease as awareness and prevention increase among employers and employees. According to the most recent data available from U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the number of nonfatal cases involving days away from work dropped from 140,330 in 2007 to 129,990 in 2008. Educating employees on lifting strategies and providing a […]
Flame-retardant fabric designed for group tents
October 1st, 2010
TenCate Outdoor Fabrics has introduced Campshield™, an inherently flame-retardant fabric for group tents. Extremely strong fabric is resistant to scorching, smoldering and sparks, working like a time buffer to provide both extra protection and more time to find a safe refuge if required. It’s also breathable and offers moisture-regulating properties to help create a more […]
Combination die cutting system
October 1st, 2010
Spartanics Finecut-Plus-Rotary is a combination laser die cutting and rotary die cutting system designed for companies that combine short run and long run work. The system is a versatile cutting technology with capabilities including rotary die cutting at speeds up to 400 feet per minute, tool-free laser die cutting with accurate single source lasers at […]
Convenient equipment labeling
October 1st, 2010
New from Wholesale Tape is a convenient way to label equipment without leaving residue when the labels are removed. Appropriate for use on audio visual and lighting equipment, Gaff Write-On labels are created from premium gaffer tape—a non-reflective substrate that is printable and known for clean removal from most surfaces. The 24mm by 71mm labels […]
Cross-country trip factors into Wii event installations
October 1st, 2010
If there were a Wii™ competition for tent installation, Premier Tenting Solutions and Event Rentals of Stuart, Fla. would be at the top of the leaderboard. The company installed a 100-by-260-foot Twin Peak Century® tent for the Wii Games: Summer 2010 kickoff event in Liberty State Park, Jersey City, N.J., in July, then dismantled the […]
IFAI receives U.S. funding award to boost exports
September 30th, 2010
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke has announced the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is one of five organizations selected in 2010 to receive more than $1.7 million for projects that increase U.S. exports, create jobs and strengthen the U.S. global competitive edge. The awards are given under the Department of Commerce’s Market Development Cooperator Program […]
Aaction Rents sells party rental division
September 29th, 2010
Aaction Rents of Windsor, Calif., has sold its party rental division, The Special Event, to Cal-West Rents of Petaluma, Calif., according to Hageman, Stansberry & Associates, who represented Aaction in the transaction. Aaction will continue to operate as a tool and equipment rental business.