Mahaffey Fabric Structures ranks on Inc. 500|5000

August 25, 2011  |  Industry News

Inc magazine ranked Mahaffey Fabric Structures No. 3328 on its 5th annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs…
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Tent goes up over nuclear reactor

August 15, 2011  |  Industry News

A giant tent is being constructed this week over the reactor at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant. The reactor was damaged in an explosion following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in the Tohoku region of Japan in March. Read more here.
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Top Value Fabrics names director of print media sales

August 1, 2011  |  News

Lorna D’Alessio has been hired as director of print media sales for Top Value Fabrics, Carmel, Ind.
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Wide twin pole tent

August 1, 2011  |  News

Aztec Tents unveils its 59-foot-wide Tidewater Series Twin Pole Tent. The 59-foot tent features all of the striking characteristics of the smaller versions: king and queen center pole design; star reinforcement points at all pole locations; rounded ends, clean lines and elegant seam construction; hi…
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Tents mobilized for Joplin

August 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Training exercise ends as tornado hits. On May 22, emergency responders from nine states had wrapped up a training exercise based on a seismic event on the New Madrid fault line. The exercise included practice installation of a mobile medical field hospital at the Branson, Mo., airport. Prior to the…
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The Japan earthquake and the tent industry

August 1, 2011  |  Industry News

A report from IFAI Japan on continuing relief and recovery efforts. By Kikuko Tagawa As Japan continues to recover from the massive March earthquake that devastated the Tohoku region of Japan, IFAI member companies in tent related industries have been at the forefront of response efforts. Taiyo Kogy…
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Companies partner to offer luxury tent rentals

August 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Tent and party rental companies Tents Unlimited Inc. and Event Rentals Unlimited Inc., Atlanta, Ga., have formed a partnership with Gypsy Faire Tents to offer a full line of luxury tent rentals to the Southeastern and national special events market. Gypsy Faire Tents are designed using traditional t…
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New vice president for Production Power Systems

August 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Bobby Braun has taken an equity part in Production Power Systems, Waukegan, Ill., assuming the position of vice president, sales and marketing. He joins owner Joe Peddle, who retains the title of president. They are joined by Pat Gail, who is responsible for operations, logistics and onsite installa…
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Michael Schiml rejoins Partytime Productions

August 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Michael Schiml has rejoined Partytime Productions, Addison, Ill., as an account executive.
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Dan Dwight named Cooley Group president

August 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Cooley Group, Pawtucket, R.I., has appointed Dan Dwight as president and chief executive officer.
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