Teijin rolls out “green carpet”

December 1, 2010  |  News

For the third consecutive year, Teijin Ltd. rolled out the “green” carpet at the Tokyo International Film Festival in October. The carpet is made entirely of Teijin Fibers’ ECOPET® recycled polyester fiber produced from PET bottles. In total, Teijin produced 1,600 meters of 90-…
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Safe installation for hanging loads

December 1, 2010  |  News

By Mike Crews Q: How can I ensure safe installation when hanging loads in tents? A: In today’s world of tenting, demand for high-end decorating is at an all time high. Many renters are asked by the decorator, light company or audio company, “How much weight can I hang in the tent?”…
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Solar tents offer energy saving solutions

December 1, 2010  |  Features, Industry News

Solar applications for tents are on the horizon. By Todd Jensen Solar applications for tents seemed to be science fiction just a few years ago. Now, with public awareness pushing development of alternative energy sources, fabric manufacturers are teaming up with scientists to develop realistic flexi…
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All Occasions Event Rental hosts seminars

December 1, 2010  |  Industry News

All Occasions Event Rental, Cincinnati, Ohio, hosted clients and vendors at a combined open house event and tent education seminar in October under a 12-by-30-meter Losberger clearspan structure tent set up in the company’s parking lot. In addition to showcasing products and networking, All Oc…
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Hot air balloon makes unexpected landing

December 1, 2010  |  Industry News

The best man at a tented wedding reception near Stillwater, Minn., was upstaged when a hot air balloon made an emergency landing during his toast. Ultimate Events of Bloomington, Minn., installed the reception tent on the private property near the St. Croix River. While the timing of the landing was…
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Braun slated to manage new Midwest office

December 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Bobby Braun has joined Signature Special Event Services, managing the company’s newly opened Midwest office in Elk Grove Village, Ill. Braun will oversee all power and HVAC services for the company.
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Classic Party Rentals appoints new manager

December 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Classic Party Rentals has promoted Holly Thach to general manager of the company’s Orange County location. She replaces Tony Alvarez, who moved to the position of vice president of operational excellence for Classic’s national network.
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IFAI launches Tent Rental Division website

December 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Tent Rental Division (TRD) of the Industrial Fabrics Association International will launch a new website in early December. Check it out and submit your best projects online to the 2011 TRD Award of Excellence competition. Entry is open through Dec. 15.
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Aerial event photography

December 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Marquee Event Group, Austin, Texas, used unmanned aerial photography to take pictures at recent events. View the photos on Marquee’s Facebook site, and a demonstration by Accent Aerial Photography on YouTube.
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Watch tent build-out from the World Equestrian Games

December 1, 2010  |  Industry News

Premier Tenting and Event Rentals, Stuart, Fla., provided 250,000 square feet of tenting for the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky in October. Watch the build out on the event’s website.
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