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New fabrics designed for large structures and tents
December 1st, 2008
Tri Vantage is now offering Sunblock and Lac 650 SL, two new fabrics from Dickson that are designed for large structures and tents. Both fabrics block moisture penetration by way of the Lowick System, and both feature the Cleangard SL finish, a coating that protects the fabric’s surface from UV degradation, mildew and discoloration. Sunblock […]
New edging bonds to tabletops
December 1st, 2008
PS Furniture has announced its new technology for table edges: Maxx Edge. The new edging bonds to the tabletop, unlike traditional vinyl edging. The tight bond leaves no gaps for food particles or other bacteria to collect. Visit PS Furniture
Why staking is critical
December 1st, 2008
By Michael Tharpe Q: Why must tents be anchored? A: Proper anchoring is the most important part of ensuring your tent installation is safe. Frame tents must be anchored to hold them down. Pole tents must be anchored to shape them and hold them up. A tent (whether frame, pole or otherwise) will not remain […]
Fleet safety
December 1st, 2008
Motor vehicle crashes cost employers $60 billion a year in medical care, legal expenses, property damage and lost productivity, OSHA reports. Crashes increase benefits costs, including workers’ comp, Social Security and health and disability insurance. Employers can expect to pay $16,500 for an average crash. When an employee has an on-the-job crash resulting in an […]
Tented gala on a runway
December 1st, 2008
Two Chicago firms team up to pull off a fabulous tented gala on a new runway. After School Matters (ASM), a nonprofit organization benefitting Chicago teens, needed to raise the bar in order to raise funds at its annual gala, where event tickets sell for $1,500 per person. Tents set up on the newest runway […]
Getting the most out of fabric liners
October 1st, 2008
Clients who desire an extra dose of elegance or warmth for their tented event may opt for a fabric liner, if they can afford one. In addition to a softer look for tented events, liners effectively camouflage the tent’s less-attractive components. The latest look for liners is smooth fabric, perfect for lighting and projection, says […]
Pundits report for duty under big tents
October 1st, 2008
At the end of the summer, in the heat of a high-stakes battle for the U.S. presidency, the national branches of the Democratic and Republican parties rallied at their respective conventions in Denver and St. Paul to officially announce their nominees and to generally issue a war cry against each other. Covering the official kick-off […]
Tent of mirrors back for second season
October 1st, 2008
A special kind of circus housed in a rare style of tent returned for a second season in downtown Manhattan, according to the Economist. The Spiegelworld circus is targeted toward adults with a bawdy set of burlesque and acrobatics, and it has an ideal setting in a richly adorned spiegeltent, a type of European travelling […]
Three sales reps join Anchor Industries
October 1st, 2008
Three sales representatives have joined Anchor Industries, Evansville, Ind.: Jamie Kostbade, Brandon Stone and Brian McCauley. Visit www.anchorinc.com.
Classic Tents & Events appoints rental specialists
October 1st, 2008
Karen Alcock and Laurie Holcomb have been appointed as rental specialists for Classic Tents & Events in Atlanta, Ga. Visit www.anchorinc.com.