Losberger celebrates 90 years

April 1, 2009  |  Industry News

Germany-based Losberger is celebrating 90 years of commitment to the tent and hall construction industry. To mark the anniversary, Losberger has redesigned its Web site, and each month the company will incorporate a new motto in its national and international communications. Visit www.losberger.com.…
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Seating production moves from Taiwan to U.S.

April 1, 2009  |  Industry News

PS Furniture, formerly known as Palmer Snyder, announced in February complete transference of its PermierComfort™ banquet seating production from Taiwan to its U.S. manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania. Visit www.palmersnyder.com.
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Three brothers bring a new approach to tent rental

April 1, 2009  |  Industry News

Three brothers find success with a fresh, creative approach. By Abbie Yarger On a busy Saturday with three or four high-profile events spread across the state, John Hingeley, owner and president of Skyline Tent Co., Charlottesville, Va., can’t be everywhere at once. Luckily, he has his twin br…
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Clearspan meets 90 mph wind restrictions

December 1, 2008  |  News

Eureka! has introduced the new E!Span™ clearspan tent, which was developed to meet new 90 mph wind restrictions. Eureka! says the E!Span can be installed with no tools or bolts, and interchangeable components allow tent professionals to install a larger or smaller tent easily. The tent’s…
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New marquee has it covered

December 1, 2008  |  News

The new Marquee tents from Economy Tent International were designed to provide coverage for building extensions, walkways or connections between structures. The Marquee is available in 6-foot and 9-foot widths, with 10-foot inserts enabling the system to be extended several hundred feet in length. T…
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New fabrics designed for large structures and tents

December 1, 2008  |  News

Tri Vantage is now offering Sunblock and Lac 650 SL, two new fabrics from Dickson that are designed for large structures and tents. Both fabrics block moisture penetration by way of the Lowick System, and both feature the Cleangard SL finish, a coating that protects the fabric’s surface from U…
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Tent armor ready for production

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Tent armor that has been in development for 10 years is now ready for full production, reports Colorado’s Grand Junction Sentinel. Polystrand Inc. says it has been working with the University of Maine to develop the tent panels, which shield soldiers from bomb blasts and shrapnel. The tent pan…
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Arena and Harlequin celebrate new partnership

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

In October, Arena Group and Harlequin Marquees marked their new joint venture with an extravagant launch party in Dubai. More than 350 event professionals from Dubai and Abu Dhabi gathered in a newly imported double-decker structure on the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to celebrate the partnersh…
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Utility company cleared of installers’ deaths

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) of Little Rock, Ark., has been cleared of liability for the deaths of two men who were killed while moving a fully assembled tent during a 2004 festival in Fayetteville, Ark. In total, three people died and three were injured in the accident. Northwest Arkans…
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Binford joins Experient

December 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Rick Binford has been named executive vice president of sales and marketing at Experient, based in Twinsburg, Ohio. Visit www.experient-inc.com.
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