Functional canopy

June 1, 2011  |  News

X-GLOO Event Tent has a new accessory—a functional canopy. Constructed from high-tech ripstop nylon, the canopy attaches to the standing tent system with a zipper and is water repellent and UV resistant. The ripstop structure provides high tear-resistance with low weight and attains stability …
Tent washing warehouse roof features 280-panel solar array

June 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Green energy equals positive cash flow for Chase Canopy. Every tent rental company loves a sunny day. At Chase Canopy LLC, Mattapoisett, Mass., sunny days are taking on an even more significant role in the company’s bottom line. In April 2011, the company installed a 280-panel solar array on t…
Economy Tent honored by manufacturers

June 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Economy Tent Intl., Miami, Fla., was named first runner-up for Manufacturer of the Year for 2010 by the South Florida Manufacturers Association. The award is presented to companies that provide positive economic, employee and community benefits to the South Florida region. Nominated by Citibank, Eco…
AR Tech wins 2010 Small Business Recognition Award

June 1, 2011  |  Industry News

United Launch Alliance LLC awarded AR Tech, a subsidiary of A&R Tarpaulins Inc., Fontana, Calif., its 2010 Small Business Recognition Award. The space launch company chose AR Tech from among its worldwide suppliers of products and services. AR Tech supplies United Launch Alliance with high-tech …
Top Value Fabrics launches new website

June 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Top Value Fabrics, Carmel, Ind., has launched a new website. Check it out at www.topvaluefabrics.com.
Time-lapse video of tent installation

June 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Check out the time-lapse video posted on March 28 of an installation at the University of Virginia by Skyline Tent Co.
NTI Global updates website

June 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Tent sidewall manufacturer NTI Global has updated its website. Check it out at www.tentsidewalls.com .
Creedon and Co. Inc. announces new hires and promotions

June 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Creedon and Co. Inc., Worcester, Mass., has announced two new hires and two promotions. John W. S. Creedon Jr. has joined the company as vice president, and Sara A. Murphy has been hired as marketing and office manager. In addition, Julie R. Creedon has been promoted to vice president, and E. Bill H…
Graceful Tables announces new board of directors

June 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Graceful Tables, Nashville, Tenn., has announced a new board of directors: Jo C. Dermid, CPCE, vice president, Graceful Tables; Joel Dermid, engineering consultant, Nashville, Tenn.; Dee Lane Eades, CPCE, senior sales representative, Graceful Tables, Atlanta, Ga.; Beth Harmon, vice president, Gracef…
Island tenting

June 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Hawaii Tents & Events refocuses with the economy to continue making dreams come true. As a major tent supplier to the Hawaiian Islands, Hawaii Tents & Events in Waipahu installs about 87,000 square feet of tents for the Honolulu Marathon every year. And when rental manager Dennis Young refle…