Reader’s Choice Awards 2019

April 1, 2019  |  Features, Reader's Choice Awards

Awarding excellence and innovation in the event tent industry. 1. Best Tent Manufacturer: Anchor® Industries Inc. “Be it a corporate event, fundraiser or a high end wedding, The Alleen Company prides itself on putting forward the highest quality event, paying attention to the finest detail,” s…
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Photo-sharing sites drive trends in event lighting design—and complications

January 21, 2019  |  Features

There’s no debate that social media sites such as Pinterest and Instagram have changed the way lighting is done for tented events. Meetings with potential clients often start with the client pointing to a photo on the website and saying, “There—that’s what I want.” Yes, Pinterest and Insta…
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Tent installations that make you say WOW!

December 1, 2018  |  Features

Masters at the craft of tenting devise creative solutions for challenging installations. Imagine a theatrical performance where the contribution of every member of the cast and crew is flawless; every costume, set piece and prop functions perfectly; and the sound and lighting come off without a sing…
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Event lighting options grow to meet client demands

December 1, 2018  |  Features

While LED technology changes the industry, social media drives trends in lighting for tented events. Back in the dark ages—before the internet and the rise of social media—decorative lighting was rarely a major consideration for tented events. “When I got married, there was no lighting,” say…
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Find the products you need in the InTents 2019 Premier Product Showcase

December 1, 2018  |  Features

Editor’s note: The companies in this section submitted product information by the specified deadline. This section is organized by three product categories: tents, structures and fabric; decor and accessories; and tools and equipment. InTents features a regular New Products section in each issue. …
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Solutions to warm tents up and cool them down

November 29, 2018  |  Features

Whether the mercury is falling or rising, climate control suppliers are offering more options than ever to keep tented events comfortable.   Some tented events need heat, and some need cooling solutions. Then there are those that need both. “We have … found that many of our clients require …
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Take a seat at the table: Make every tented event space unique with event furniture options

October 1, 2018  |  Features

Tables and seating for tented events. For years, the options for these vital event components were limited in sizes and styles. These days, there’s an array of options available to suit the needs and visions of a variety of events (and their visionary coordinators). Setting the stage Jacqueline Kl…
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Making it easy: Keder advances tent technology

October 1, 2018  |  Features

From speedy installs and airtight seals to creative, new applications, the benefits of keder remain key to industry progress. Hidden within aluminum extrusions, shaping both simple tents and extravagant clearspans, lies the years-old invention that continues to help advance the success and technolog…
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Taking the lead: Women professionals thrive in the male-dominated tent industry

October 1, 2018  |  Features

Women have always contributed to the tent rental industry, even as it’s traditionally been a man’s world. As their influence continues to grow, career opportunities are expanding. When Sarah Crews, director of sales and marketing for Miami, Fla.-based Economy Tent International (ETI), st…
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Buyer expectations for clearspan tents

August 28, 2018  |  Features

Tent rental companies investing in clearspans should expect documentation, customer service, training and more. Clearspan structures are a major investment for tent rental companies. Before taking the plunge, buyers need to understand what a manufacturer offers in regard to engineering documentation…
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