Versatile turf covering

April 1, 2011  |  News

The Supa-Trac LITE™ portable pedestrian decking system is easily deployed over most surfaces and is capable of holding loads up to 20,000 pounds per square foot. At slightly more than 2 pounds per panel, the system requires no tools for installation and is appropriate for tents, exhibitions an…
Thread and bobbin system prevents seam leakage

April 1, 2011  |  News

Fil-Tec’s Aqua-Seal™ thread and bobbin system, when used in combination, assists in preventing seam leakage. The patented bobbins repeatedly absorb water to help provide a leak-proof seam, eliminating the need to tape the seam. SOURCE Fil-Tec Inc.
Steel weights

April 1, 2011  |  News

Happifeet™ Weight Systems are designed to secure and stabilize 10-by-10-foot and 10-by-20-foot tents and canopies. Constructed of solid steel, the weights can be stacked to reach the necessary amount of ballast. SOURCE Happifeet Weight Systems
Updated room diagramming software

April 1, 2011  |  News

An updated version of Venue™ is now available. The room diagramming program used to design custom room layouts for weddings, meetings, corporate functions and special events is redesigned with a new drag and drop interface, expanded room calculators, additional drawing objects and more. SOURCE…
Portable misting fans

April 1, 2011  |  News

Schaefer Ventilation Equipment has redesigned and relaunched its VersMist® portable misting fans for additional convenience and durability at a reduced price. The new PVM18C features a large water reservoir, built-in wheels and a pull handle for greater ease of movement. The portable fan combine…
Portable washer

April 1, 2011  |  News

Portable and easy to use, Charnecke’s BK Series tent washer comes in two sizes. The BK1000 cleans up to 1,000 square feet of tent fabric, and the BK2000 cleans up to 2,000 square feet. The units require 50 amp/240 single phase service and can be filled using a standard garden hose. SOURCE Char…
Stake pullers

April 1, 2011  |  News

The latest additions to the JackJaw® Super Puller family are the JackJaw® 501 and JackJaw® 502. The stake pullers weigh 31 and 36 pounds, respectively, and are designed to pull tent stakes from the toughest ground conditions, including frozen ground and calichi clay found in Arizona and …
Tent company makes wishes come true

April 1, 2011  |  News

One tent rental company lays the foundation for making children’s wishes come true. When O’Neil Tents and Party Supplies of Canal Winchester, Ohio, began planning the installation for the 2010 Big Wish Gala on the field of Ohio Stadium, the biggest challenge was the surface on which the …
Big tops on the big screen

April 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Aztec Tents manufactures historical circus tents for “Water for Elephants.” A chapter of tent history hits theaters this month with the worldwide release of the movie “Water for Elephants,” featuring tents by Aztec Tents of Torrance, Calif. Based on the novel by Sara Gruen, &…
Mahaffey Fabric Structures wins shelter contract

April 1, 2011  |  Industry News

Mahaffey Fabric Structures, Memphis, Tenn., was awarded a contract for more than $16.5 million in December to provide shelter at Fort Polk, La. Mahaffey will shelter up to 6,000 soldiers a month. The company opened a field office on the base and will run the contract independently from its special e…