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Anchor and Ferrari release coated blockout vinyl
August 1st, 2008
Anchor Industries Inc. has partnered with Ferrari Inc. to offer a new coated blockout vinyl, Ferrari® 602. The fabric is a 22.5-ounce, acrylic blockout designed for use on Anchor tents. The vinyl’s coating extends the life of the fabric and keeps dirt away. The fabric is made using Ferrari’s patented Precontraint® technology, meaning the vinyl […]
Tent repair tricks
August 1st, 2008
By Michael Tharpe Q: How do I repair a damaged tent? A: There are a few things to consider before repairing your own tent. First, you should determine whether you can repair the tent at your shop, or whether you’re more comfortable sending it out to a professional. Professional repair shops, such as your manufacturer, […]
The power of overhead lines
August 1st, 2008
This spring’s unfortunate news of tent installers killed in Charleston, S.C., drove home the point that installers and their supervisors must be diligent about the potential hazards of a jobsite. The Tent Rental Division’s latest campaign, “Look Up, Look Down, Look All Around,” reinforces the need for site surveys. A good site survey alerts your […]
Tent covers unique, multi-themed awards gala
August 1st, 2008
A theater company gets something truly unique for its awards gala. For its 2008 Pell Awards, Trinity Repertory Company of Providence, R.I., set aside $25,000 of its overall budget just for décor, and Perfect Surroundings Inc. was tasked with creating something completely out of the ordinary. “The client wanted to try something new and fresh—something […]
Flowers bloom in tents
June 1st, 2008
As clients become more discriminating, theirchoices for tent décor become increasingly sophisticated—and more costly as well. Decking out a tent with fresh blooms is no longer as simple as placing centerpieces. “We’re dealing with a more mature bride, a bride that has traveled a lot, a bride that is involved in corporate America,” says Coby […]
Dome houses Made in Berlin exhibition
June 1st, 2008
Zendome and partners craft an identity for Berlin designers in Italy. Berlin, UNESCO’s City of Design for 2006, has a new creative ambassador in the form of the Berlin Design Dome. The dome was created to house the Made in Berlin exhibition at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan, a trade show for furniture […]
Indian pilgrims to get new tents
June 1st, 2008
This year, 157,000 Indian pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj, the largest annual pilgrimage in the world, will be treated to streamlined accommodation arrangements and other services, according to the Hindu. Muslims traveling to Mecca with the Hajj Committee in early December will stay in exclusive Indian-only tents equipped with all the necessary […]
Nonprofit association accepts donated rental materials
June 1st, 2008
The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources (NAEIR), Galesburg, Ill., is a nonprofit association that accepts donated materials and distributes them to schools and other nonprofits around the U.S. The NAEIR says that tents and party rental items are among the many kinds of products that the organization accepts. Under IRS Tax Code […]
Church tents pulled down
June 1st, 2008
Tents housing churches in Johannesburg, South Africa, were torn down in April by the city’s emergency management services (EMS) and police force, due to non-compliance with safety laws. Community members shouted at city workers as they pulled down the tents in an operation to remove four unsafe church locations, according to the City of Johannesburg […]
Discounted tents protect communities from sun
June 1st, 2008
A new program in Australia is offering discounted tents for rent to organizations such as charities, sports clubs and schools, to help protect people from damaging sun rays. The SunWise Shade Tent Lending program from Suncorp offers 10-by-10-foot and 10-by-20-foot tents to help create shade for communities near Brisbane and Gold Coast. Bernadette Norrie, sponsorship […]