Losberger celebrates 90 years

April 1, 2009  |  Industry News

Germany-based Losberger is celebrating 90 years of commitment to the tent and hall construction industry. To mark the anniversary, Losberger has redesigned its Web site, and each month the company will incorporate a new motto in its national and international communications. Visit www.losberger.com.…
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Seating production moves from Taiwan to U.S.

April 1, 2009  |  Industry News

PS Furniture, formerly known as Palmer Snyder, announced in February complete transference of its PermierComfort™ banquet seating production from Taiwan to its U.S. manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania. Visit www.palmersnyder.com.
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Three brothers bring a new approach to tent rental

April 1, 2009  |  Industry News

Three brothers find success with a fresh, creative approach. By Abbie Yarger On a busy Saturday with three or four high-profile events spread across the state, John Hingeley, owner and president of Skyline Tent Co., Charlottesville, Va., can’t be everywhere at once. Luckily, he has his twin br…
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Tent armor ready for production

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Tent armor that has been in development for 10 years is now ready for full production, reports Colorado’s Grand Junction Sentinel. Polystrand Inc. says it has been working with the University of Maine to develop the tent panels, which shield soldiers from bomb blasts and shrapnel. The tent pan…
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Arena and Harlequin celebrate new partnership

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

In October, Arena Group and Harlequin Marquees marked their new joint venture with an extravagant launch party in Dubai. More than 350 event professionals from Dubai and Abu Dhabi gathered in a newly imported double-decker structure on the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to celebrate the partnersh…
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Utility company cleared of installers’ deaths

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) of Little Rock, Ark., has been cleared of liability for the deaths of two men who were killed while moving a fully assembled tent during a 2004 festival in Fayetteville, Ark. In total, three people died and three were injured in the accident. Northwest Arkans…
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Binford joins Experient

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Rick Binford has been named executive vice president of sales and marketing at Experient, based in Twinsburg, Ohio. Visit www.experient-inc.com.
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American Furniture Rentals opens new warehouse and showroom

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

American Furniture Rentals, Pennsauken, N.J., has opened a warehouse and showroom in Las Vegas at 1055 American Pacific Drive, Suite 110, Henderson, Nev. Visit www.afrevents.com.
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Barto receives Creative Spirit award

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Denise Barto, CEO of AAA Rentals and its event division, All Occasions, is the 2008 recipient of Charleston magazine’s Creative Spirit award. Barto was awarded the recognition for her long career of supporting charitable causes. Visit www.alloccasionsparty.com.
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California Portable Dance Floor awarded

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

The U.S. Local Business Association has selected California Portable Dance Floor, Camarillo, Calif., for the 2008 Best of Camarillo award in the Party Supplies Rental category. Visit www.cpdfc.com.
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