kool. Party Rentals opens Las Vegas facility

May 23, 2011  |  Industry News

Event furniture and illuminated décor supplier kool. Party Rentals has expanded to Las Vegas, Nev. The company serves a nationwide market, with additional offices in Phoenix, Ariz., and San Diego, Calif. “With the recovering economy, this market is proving to be strong; demand was growi…
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Inflate enters North American market

May 11, 2011  |  Industry News

Inflate, an inflatable structures design and manufacturing company, is expanding into the North American market. Begun in London in 1995, Inflate now has design offices in London and New York and a network of sales offices in 10 countries on five continents. Inflate structures are used at fashion sh…
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First D-Gen Teleios GT printer installed in U.S.

May 5, 2011  |  Industry News

WS Display has installed a D-Gen Teleios GT large format direct to fabric printer in its Carlsbad, Calif., facility, the first of its kind in the United States. The textile printer is used for printing tents, flags, banners, table throws, tension frame displays and retractable displays. Machine spec…
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New Las Vegas location on tap for The Rental Show 2013

April 27, 2011  |  Industry News

When The Rental Show returns to Las Vegas in two years, it will be to a new venue: the Sands Expo and Convention Center. The Venetian and The Palazzo will be the headquarters hotels. The Rental Show 2013 will be Feb. 10-13, keeping with the current Sunday through Wednesday schedule. The move further…
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Portable, heavy-duty Yellow Jacket® fan for industrial use

April 19, 2011  |  News

The Yellow Jacket portable fan from the Big Ass Fan Company® takes abuse and stays in use. Five years in development, it’s designed for incredible flexibility, quiet operation and long-term durability; it will never need to be replaced, according to the manufacturer. The new design offers:…
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IFF announces 2011 Innovation Award deadline: July 15

April 14, 2011  |  Industry News

The purpose of the IFF Innovation Award is to inspire companies from all over the world to not only come up with great ideas, but make them happen. According to Beth Hungiville, Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) managing director, “We want to tell the stories of great specialty fabric manufa…
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Rental industry actively trending upward, reflecting industry optimism for 2011

April 4, 2011  |  Industry News

Attendance at The Rental Show 2011 displayed a marked increase over 2010, reflecting a renewed optimistic attitude throughout the rental industry. The show was held Feb. 27–March 2 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. According to Christine Wehrman, American Rental Association C…
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Free-form tents

April 1, 2011  |  News

Stretchtents have no fixed shape or structure and don’t need level gradients or specific dimensions for parameters. The waterproof, UV stable and FR-protected covers are lightweight, portable and easy to install. A single Stretchtent can be rigged in hundreds of different configurations, from …
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Digitally printed graphics

April 1, 2011  |  News

Fred’s Tents now offers digital printing for its tents. Printed directly on the tent fabric, the colorful graphic design options are limitless. Poles can be matched to the custom-printed fabric, and also come in designs including wood grain, “bubbles” and “blue jeans.” …
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Pop-up canopy

April 1, 2011  |  News

The V2 from Vitabri is an aluminum-framed canopy that includes an assisted elevation system using gas cylinders. The V2, which comes in five different dimensions ranging from 10 by 10 feet to 17 by 17 feet, requires no tools and can be set up in 30 seconds without piecing together loose parts or rem…
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