Compromise over school’s athletic tent

August 1, 2007  |  Industry News

Residents of Towson, Md., have agreed to drop pending litigation against the athletic tent at Baltimore Lutheran School in Towson, the Baltimore Examiner reports. Neighbors of the school have said they will withdraw a zoning appeal as well as nuisance and property-value lawsuits concerning the five-…
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Classic Party Rentals and Chameleon Chair get exclusive

August 1, 2007  |  Industry News

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 in…
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Immigration bill dies again

August 1, 2007  |  Industry News

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 immigr…
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Teeco Solutions hires national sales manager

August 1, 2007  |  Industry News

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 …
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Duracote Corp. hires account manager for west coast

August 1, 2007  |  Industry News

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. Mil…
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Ohio’s lieutenant governor supports Celina Tent expansion

August 1, 2007  |  Industry News

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 …
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HSS Hire Service Group purchased

August 1, 2007  |  Industry News

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 countrie…
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Director of sales changes companies

August 1, 2007  |  Industry News

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 …
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Airstar America announces restructuring

August 1, 2007  |  Industry News

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…
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WeatherMax appoints employee to market development

August 1, 2007  |  Industry News

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 Compone…
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