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Tenting for the pandemic

December 1, 2020  |  Features

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the tent industry finds new ways to survive. by Jeff Moravec There are all manner of seasonal ebbs and flows in the tent rental industry, but perhaps none as anticipated as the annual ramp-up to spring, summer and fall events. Staff is hired, inventory is refreshed and …
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2020 InTents’ Premier Product Showcase Part 2

December 1, 2020  |  Features, Premier Product Showcase

It’s all about fast installation, more customization, easy handling and style—the qualities that tent and event rental companies demand.  For the InTents annual Premier Product Showcase, we asked our contributors to send us information about their latest products and services that help save…
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InTents “5 under 40”

December 1, 2020  |  Features

An in-depth look at five young professionals who are helping the tenting industry move toward an innovative and vital future. by Pamela Mills-Senn You can’t discount the contribution of folks who have spent decades in the tenting industry, advancing it through innovation and hard work. At the same…
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Conduct thorough and proper site evaluations to avoid the unexpected

October 1, 2020  |  Features

by Pamela Mills-Senn There’s a time and a place for surprises—a tent install isn’t one of them. Encounter the unexpected on one of these projects and you risk losing time, money and potentially a customer, not to mention incurring on-the-job injuries. Site evaluations offer the best protection…
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Event decor: pandemic style

October 1, 2020  |  Features

As celebrations and gatherings are forced to take a back seat during COVID-19, event rental companies find revenue through new opportunities.  by Jeff Moravec By mid-summer in most years, the tented event industry has a pretty good grasp on what design trends have taken hold for event furniture…
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2020 InTents’ Premier Product Showcase Part 1

October 1, 2020  |  Features, Premier Product Showcase

It’s all about customization, fast installation, easy handling and style—the qualities that tent and event rental companies demand. For the annual InTents Premier Product Showcase, we asked our contributors to send us information about their latest products and services that help save tent renta…
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How to ease the heavy burden of ballasting

August 1, 2020  |  Features

Ballasting done right means going heavy, but industry-developed tools help to ease the burden. by Jeff Moravec Ballasting may seem a necessary evil in the world of tented events. All tents need to be anchored in one way or another, of course, with ballast (weight) being a common method. It requires …
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Maintenance practices to extend the life of your tents and equipment

August 1, 2020  |  Features

by Darcy Maulsby The old saying “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” takes on new meaning in times like the current challenging business environment. When tent rental operators are counting every penny, the need to get the longest possible life out of tents and the equipment used to…
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Tackle difficult projects to elevate your company’s portfolio

August 1, 2020  |  Features

When a complex and difficult install comes along, resist the temptation to decline. by Pamela Mills-Senn A willingness to tackle tough installs requires steely nerves, can-do attitudes, experienced and talented crews and lots of planning. But when it all comes together, challenging projects not only…
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Disaster shelter design competition tests engineering students

June 1, 2020  |  Features

John Brown University’s disaster shelter contest challenges students to develop and demonstrate solutions for emergency scenarios. by Holly Eamon Global economic losses from natural disasters topped $232 billion last year, rounding out a decade that cost the world nearly $3 trillion, according to …
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