Lawsuit filed over tent collapse

May 19, 2010  |  News

Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction LLC of Scottsdale, Ariz., has filed suit against Tri–Rentals Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., in Arizona Superior Court citing “negligence; gross negligence; breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing.” On Jan. 21, under severe weather includin…
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Cover-All Building Systems placed in receivership

May 6, 2010  |  News

Calgary, Canada–based Cover–All Building Systems has been placed in receivership, and the process of selling the company’s assets will move forward in May. The maker of steel–framed fabric buildings halted production in March and laid off most of its 483 employees after being…
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Classic Party Rentals Wins N.I.C.E. Awards

April 28, 2010  |  Industry News

The Chicago location of Classic Party Rentals won four NACE/ISES Chicago Excellence (N.I.C.E.) Awards at the 9th annual N.I.C.E. Awards celebration to honor hospitality/special event industry professionals for their achievements. The National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) and the Interna…
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IFF announces Innovation Award

April 19, 2010  |  Industry News

The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) announced the development of the Innovation Award, a new award program created to inspire imagination and innovation within the specialty fabrics industry. Any company that has developed and manufactured an innovative product related to the industry is eligibl…
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IFAI seeks candidates for board positions

April 12, 2010  |  Industry News

The Leadership Development Committee of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is now seeking candidates to be considered for three director positions on the IFAI Board of Directors. All candidates must be employed by either an End Product or Supplier member who is in good standing.…
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Moss promotes Bob Frey

April 8, 2010  |  Industry News

Moss Inc. has appointed Bob Frey to executive vice president of research and development. Frey has been with the company since its 2006 acquisition of Nichols Incorporated, where he was the co-owner and general manager since 1999. His major contributions to Moss include the development of the Moss E…
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Frame tent with space upgrade

April 1, 2010  |  News

The radically redesigned Tidewater Frame Tent System takes its inspiration from the successful introduction of the Tidewater Sail Tent, which was released in early 2009. The new Tidewater Frame tent creates the same dramatic appearance of its sister product while eliminating all internal poles to cr…
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Specially engineered fabric

April 1, 2010  |  News

Architent Excel™ high-performance structure and tent fabrics are engineered to deliver optimal performance and dimensional stability across a range of applications. This flame-resistant, waterproof and durable fabric is available in 61- and 72-inch widths in 18- and 24-ounces per square yard. …
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Canvas World War II tents

April 1, 2010  |  News

To meet the demand of living historians, museums and re-enactment and film organizations, Armbruster is now producing canvas World War II tents. To match the original contract specifications for the tents, the company is using much of the same machinery and equipment that were used during the 1940s.…
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Shadecloth that will not stretch

April 1, 2010  |  News

Monotec 370 is a 100-percent round monofilament yarn shadecloth engineered for shade structures and sails. Made in Australia with only monofilament yarn (no tape yarns), Monotec will not stretch or elongate. It is FR treated to pass NFPA-701 and California Title 19, has a seven-year full coverage wa…
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