Structures create temporary event environments

October 1, 2008  |  News

Air Dimensional Design (AirDD) has introduced new temporary environments for the special events industry. The new Tentations™ units are 8 feet tall and are made of fire-retardant fabric. The structures can be quickly set up to create private dining spaces, lounges, corporate environments or ba…
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Portable, retractable tent in the works

October 1, 2008  |  News

An architect in Ireland is currently working on a prototype of a Mobile Cocoon retractable tent, which is transported on the back of a 40-foot trailer and can be installed in three hours with three people. The Cocoon offers integrated services with only one plug to eliminate extensive wiring. Its PV…
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Flying Center Pole tents include colorful flag

October 1, 2008  |  News

The SEC Group has introduced a new line of Flying Center Pole tents, which include a colorful center flag. The tents are available in 10 by 10 feet and 20 by 20 feet. SEC says the sculptured shape on the tops will not puddle or sag and are compatible with all styles of frames available … <div…
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Tent tops feature extra sidewall rope

October 1, 2008  |  News

The SEC Group/Olympic Tent has added functionality to its tent tops with an extra sidewall rope on its standard tent top. The slide-in tent tops now have sidewall ropes on both sides of the catenary. The additional rope allows easier hanging of any style of sidewall in either catenary or strap-and-b…
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Pundits report for duty under big tents

October 1, 2008  |  Industry News

At the end of the summer, in the heat of a high-stakes battle for the U.S. presidency, the national branches of the Democratic and Republican parties rallied at their respective conventions in Denver and St. Paul to officially announce their nominees and to generally issue a war cry against each oth…
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Tent of mirrors back for second season

October 1, 2008  |  Industry News

A special kind of circus housed in a rare style of tent returned for a second season in downtown Manhattan, according to the Economist. The Spiegelworld circus is targeted toward adults with a bawdy set of burlesque and acrobatics, and it has an ideal setting in a richly adorned spiegeltent, a type …
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Three sales reps join Anchor Industries

October 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Three sales representatives have joined Anchor Industries, Evansville, Ind.: Jamie Kostbade, Brandon Stone and Brian McCauley. Visit www.anchorinc.com.
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Classic Tents & Events appoints rental specialists

October 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Karen Alcock and Laurie Holcomb have been appointed as rental specialists for Classic Tents & Events in Atlanta, Ga. Visit www.anchorinc.com.
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Moss Inc. names senior account executive

October 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Moss Inc., Chicago, Ill., has named Lois Richards as senior account executive for the Las Vegas office. Visit www.mossinc.com.
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Rainier relocates

October 1, 2008  |  Industry News

Rainier Industries has relocated to 18375 Olympic Avenue South, Tukwila, Wash. Visit www.rainier.com.
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