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Classic Party Rentals and Chameleon Chair get exclusive
August 1st, 2007
Classic Party Rentals and Chameleon Chair, both of Los Angeles, have entered into an exclusive national marketing agreement that will mean Chameleon’s chairs and barstools will only be available in the U.S. through Classic Party Rentals or Chameleon. Chameleon Chair will continue to operate independently, and Classic Party Rentals will stock and rent the chairs […]
Immigration bill dies again
August 1st, 2007
In late June, the stalled immigration bill was resurrected on the Senate floor, but proponents of the bill were once again unable to gain enough votes for cloture, which would move the bill into the final stage of debate and much nearer to passing. The developments mean that the comprehensive immigration reform measures are as […]
Teeco Solutions hires national sales manager
August 1st, 2007
Teeco Solutions of Fenton, Mo., has hired Jim Fox as national sales manager. Fox has 20 years of sales and marketing experience. “Teeco Solutions has grown by supplying the tent rental market with products of superior quality and performance,” Fox said. “My goal is to continue our growth by helping our clients find real solutions […]
Duracote Corp. hires account manager for west coast
August 1st, 2007
Duracote Corp. has hired Ron Miller as account manager for the company’s west coast territory of the U.S. Miller will be responsible for establishing new customers, servicing current accounts, helping with new product development and promoting Duracote’s products within the industry. Miller has 10 years of industrial sales experience.
Ohio’s lieutenant governor supports Celina Tent expansion
August 1st, 2007
Ohio’s lieutenant governor, Lee Fisher, has announced a $100,000 roadwork development grant to complete public improvements in support of Celina Tent’s expansion. Mercer County will receive the grant to help finish road construction in front of Celina Tent’s warehouse, including a new turn lane into the facility. Celina is currently adding 27,450 square feet to […]
HSS Hire Service Group purchased
August 1st, 2007
HSS Hire Service Group of Mitcham, Surrey, England, has been bought by Auriga, a U.K. investment firm, and Och-Ziff, a U.S. hedge fund. HSS Hire Service Group was previously owned by global equity firm 3i. The company, which has over 600 equipment and special event rental locations in seven countries, was purchased for approximately $612 […]
Director of sales changes companies
August 1st, 2007
Douglas Crowe, former director of sales for Chicago Party Rental, will take over as director of sales for Party Reflections in Charlotte, N.C. “I cannot say enough about the time I spent working with the professionals at Chicago Party Rental,” Crowe said. “I wish them much success with their future endeavors.”
Airstar America announces restructuring
August 1st, 2007
Airstar America has announced a restructuring, which will see David Mohen promoted to executive vice president. Mohen will oversee the firm’s U.S. operations from the company’s new headquarters in Orlando, Fla. Co-founder Benoit Beylier will take over as CEO of Airstar Worldwide and will relocate to those offices in France.
WeatherMax appoints employee to market development
August 1st, 2007
WeatherMax of Greenville, S.C., has appointed David Conine to market development in the firm’s awning and architecture division. “David’s management experience in marketing and sales make him an excellent fit for WeatherMax,” said John Pierce, of parent company Safety Components Fabric Technologies.
Select Event Rentals promotes employee to president
August 1st, 2007
Select Event Rentals of Laurel, Md., has promoted Kelly Andres to president. Andres has been employed with Select for 13 years and will oversee operations in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Washington, D.C.