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Smoking tents snuffed out
April 1st, 2008
Smoking tents purchased in response to a smoking ban in the Canadian province of Alberta have been declared illegal by bylaw officials, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). The ban went into effect Jan. 1,but owners of casino and bingo parlors believed that the tents would be in compliance with the new law. Players […]
Entering the tent rental and event industry
April 1st, 2008
What advice would you give to a family member interested in joining the tent rental and event industry? Lara McCulloch of Regal Tent Productions Ltd., Stoney Creek, Ontario, is an expert on this topic, having joined the family business after a 12-year career in branding and marketing. She says: “It was a tough decision to […]
Anchor promotes and hires employees
April 1st, 2008
Anchor Industries Inc., Evansville, Ind., has promoted Mark Winchester to vice president/national sales manager. Joey Ruffin has been promoted to vice president of engineering. Mike Post was hired as regional sales manager in the Special Events division. Tim Lillpop was hired as general manager of sales in the Custom Products division. Visit www.anchorinc.com.
Aztec hires new employees
April 1st, 2008
Aztec Tents of Torrance, Calif., has hired Eric Christensen and Cory Scott to oversee the company’s sales and distribution services throughout the Northeast and Southeast United States, respectively. Matt Pare has been hired as regional account manager for the mid-Atlantic territory. Visit www.aztectent.com.
Classic Party Rentals hires new employees
April 1st, 2008
Classic Party Rentals, Los Angeles, has hired Cathy Montez as senior event consultant. Kathy A. Newby has been hired as senior event consultant and James T. Newby III as tenting manager at Classic’s Napa, Calif., location. Visit www.classicpartyrentals.com.
New acquisitions for Aztec and Shaffer
April 1st, 2008
Aztec Tents and Events and Shaffer Sports Events, Houston, Texas, have acquired the assets of Colonnade Events and Events ala Carte of Houston. Visit www.aztecusa.com and www.shaffersports.com.
Classic Party Rentals acquires two rental companies
April 1st, 2008
Classic Party Rentals of Los Angeles has acquired TriServe Party Rentals of New York and Chicago Party Rental of McCook, Ill. Business at both companies will continue at existing locations but will be rebranded as Classic Party Rentals. Visit www.classicpartyrentals.com.
Abbey Tent and Party Rentals purchases tent company
April 1st, 2008
Classic Tent Rentals, New Britain, Conn., has been purchased by Abbey Tent and Party Rentals, Fairfield, Conn. Visit www.abbeytent.com.
Anchor launches new Web site
April 1st, 2008
Anchor Industries Inc. has launched its new Web site, www.anchorinc.com. The site features every Anchor product with a photo gallery, descriptions, downloadable information and installation instructions; an employment section; and a sales representative locator.
Acme celebrates 10 years of service under owner
April 1st, 2008
Acme Party and Tent Rental of Houston, Texas, is celebrating 10 years of service under the ownership of Lure Capital Corporation. Visit www.acmerental.net.