CORT acquires Lounge22 rental operations

September 16, 2010  |  Industry News

CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has acquired the rental operations of Lounge22. The acquisition includes all product and exclusive rights to market the rental brand globally, making CORT’s Trade Show and Events Furnishing division the sole provider of Lounge22 designs. CORT and Lounge22 wi…
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Items needed for 8th Annual IFF Silent Auction

September 7, 2010  |  Industry News

The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) is requesting donations for the 8th Annual IFF Silent Auction, which will take place at the IFAI Expo Americas Welcome Reception on Oct. 27 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Orlando, Fla. Previously donated items include custom quilts, vacation packages, jewelry,…
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5th Annual IFF Golf Tournament to take place in Orlando

September 2, 2010  |  Industry News

The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) will hold the 5th Annual IFF Golf Tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010 in Orlando, Fla., during IFAI Expo Americas. The tournament will take place at Disney’s famed Magnolia Golf Course, a Golf Digest 4-star course featuring tree-lined fairways, strategi…
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ShelterBox responds to “absolutely desperate” need in Pakistan

September 1, 2010  |  Industry News

ShelterBox’s partners in Pakistan have moved 1,800 tents from Islamabad to the Sindh province for immediate distribution to flood victims. ShelterBox response team member Mark Pearson describes the situation as “absolutely desperate.” “There’s thousands of families livi…
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OSHA fines Karl’s Event Rental $85,000

August 26, 2010  |  Industry News

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced Aug. 23 that it has cited Karl’s Event Rental Inc. of Oak Creek, Wis., with 23 safety and health violations that include exposing workers to combustible residues and electrical hazards. Proposed…
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Tents collapse in severe weather, cause injuries

August 18, 2010  |  Industry News

Severe storms preceded two tent collapses that have resulted in injuries in the last week. A hospitality tent collapsed in severe weather at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia on Aug. 13, sending three people to the hospital with moderate to serious injuries, including a 9-year-old boy. All three ha…
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IFAI presents “Understanding Guidelines for the Safe Ballasting of Tents”

August 10, 2010  |  Industry News

Because the tent installation industry is being asked to ballast (weight) instead of stake a tent, IFAI’s Tent Rental Division will hold an hour-long Webinar titled “Understanding Guidelines for the Safe Ballasting of Tents” on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 3 p.m. The TRD believes it is the …
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Choura Venue Services changes name

August 1, 2010  |  News

Choura Venue Services, Long Beach, Calif., has changed its name to ChouraEvents to reflect the company’s integrated services.
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Moss acquires Pink Inc.

August 1, 2010  |  News

Moss Inc. has acquired the inventory and trade name “Pink Inc.,” and the brand name will continue as Pink Powered by Moss. Debra Roth, former owner of Pink Inc., has been named Director of Design & Creative Events for the new organization.
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Rick Bisesto blogs about 2010 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance

August 1, 2010  |  News

Rick Bisesto at Stamford Tent & Event Services, Stamford, Conn., blogged about the 2010 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, which featured elegant cars under elegant tents.
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