Party Line Rentals announces new division

June 1, 2009  |  Industry News

Party Line Rentals, Elmsford, N.Y., announces its new division, NYProductionRentals.com. The website is dedicated exclusively to the production industry, featuring the equipment media makers need to get a project off the ground.
Industry veterans run company with a personal touch

June 1, 2009  |  Industry News

A young tent and event company emphasizes customer service. Los Angeles, Calif.-area SoCAL Tents & Events LLC is a new company, but led by industry veterans who have worked their way up. Vice president Judy Montoya began her career in 1991 as a customer service representative for an event suppli…
Sphere shelters disaster victims

April 1, 2009  |  Industry News

Felix Stark designs a circle of community for disaster victims. When disaster strikes—be it fire, flood, hurricane or tornado—tents often provide temporary shelter for its displaced victims. German designer Felix Stark of Formstark designed the Sphere Refugee Tent to provide tent occupan…
Structure serves Royal Navy’s fleet

April 1, 2009  |  Industry News

Award-winning marquee manufacturer Custom Covers (1984) Ltd. has played a part in the completion of HMS Daring, the first of The Royal Navy’s fleet of Type 45 destroyers. The Hampshire-based company designed, manufactured and supplied a ceremonial “awning” for the ship, which hundr…
IFAI board of directors calls for candidates

April 1, 2009  |  Industry News

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is now seeking candidates to be considered for positions on the IFAI board of directors. To be considered, a candidate must be employed by either an end product or supplier member in good standing; submit written confirmation that he/she wishes…
Aztec acquires Anza’s manufacturing division

April 1, 2009  |  Industry News

Aztec Tents, Torrance, Calif., has acquired the manufacturing assets of Anza Tents, also based in Torrance. “The development of the relationship between our companies has grown to a point where we both can benefit from this acquisition,” says Anza Tents owner and CEO Ryan Choura. Along w…
Event design book

April 1, 2009  |  Industry News

Perfect Surroundings, a special event design book by Evan Carbotti of Perfect Surroundings Inc., is a culmination of more than a decade of work in special event design and production. The book aims to inspire its readers to imagine possibilities within the event design industry. Visit www.perfectsur…
Free rental and inventory management software

April 1, 2009  |  Industry News

In order to support new customers in these times of economic uncertainty, Orion Software is offering free add-on modules for its award-winning Sirius Pro Rental and Inventory Management Software with every new purchase at any trade show. “In difficult times, it is even more important for renta…
Santilli joins Tentnology

April 1, 2009  |  Industry News

Peter Santilli has joined Tentnology Co., Surrey, B.C., Canada, as sales executive. Visit www.tentnology.com.
MPI appoints new chief operating officer

April 1, 2009  |  Industry News

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) announced appointment of its new chief operating officer, Trey Feiler. Feiler will lead key divisions of MPI, including Knowledge and Events, Marketing and Communications, and Member Care. Visit www.mpiweb.org.