Customize tents with Velon

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Meleah Maynard Fabric liners are popular in Northern California. But in the last few years, Moises Navarro, director of sales for Hartmann Studios in Richmond, has seen many clients opt for liners made of Velon, a fire-retardant plastic. Velon liners require more labor to install, but many client…
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Setting the mood with seating arrangements

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Jennifer Sellers Seating arrangements help set the tone for an event. Straight rows with squared edges focus attention on a company meeting or conference speaker. Curving chairs around a wedding party helps to create an intimate atmosphere. Using benches can create a community atmosphere by reduc…
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Shelter helps as victim rebuilds life, school

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Jill C. Lafferty Many units of the disaster relief shelter manufactured by Economy Tent International, Miami, Fla., have made their way to Haiti through individuals and organizations involved in humanitarian aid. The shelter’s design includes wheelchair accessibility, which proved especiall…
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What to consider before expanding your business

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Janice Kleinschmidt Location: I want to pick a place that is going to be viable year-round and build long-lasting relationships with companies that use our services 12 months of the year who can help us grow.—Douglas Crowe, Party Reflections Inc. (describing the company’s expansion in…
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City built for athletes requires more than 100 tents

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Sue Hegarty For employees of Lincoln Tent Inc. of Lincoln, Neb., building a Special Olympics Town for the 2010 USA National Games in July may have felt a bit like an episode of “The Amazing Race.” The event required more than 100 tents at 11 venues, including golf courses, soccer fiel…
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What to consider when buying vinyl

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Janice Kleinschmidt Experts suggest buyers check multiple properties of vinyl products, whether coated or laminated: Fire retardance UV protection Mildew resistance A low-wick scrim Product consistency from one production run to the next Color availability Warranties Additionally, Jeff Sparks of …
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Installing necessary accessories

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Holly O’Dell They may not look as pretty as glass doors or walls, but items such as poles, stakes, ratchets and clamp systems play an important role in keeping a tent together. Jim Reyen of Eureka! Tents shares his advice on properly installing these accessories: Consult the manufacturer&rs…
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Liven up a party with a global smorgasbord

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Meleah Maynard One of the assumptions that can deter clients from choosing a culturally inspired theme for their wedding or party is the idea that they’ll be limited in their food choices. Event planner Sonia Sharma of Raj Tents, who specializes in interfaith multicultural weddings, says th…
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Explaining solar energy

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Todd Jensen Solar energy is rapidly becoming a viable energy alternative, and solar tents are a promising tool in this quest. While the technology using tent fabrics may not yet be ready for mass production, the use of photovolatics has generated significant interest. Everyone has likely heard of…
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Successfully storing clean tents

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Jamie Swedberg To store tents well, material needs to be clean and dry, packed in a way that allows it to be handled without damage, and organized so you can find it again. Dryness is the most crucial. Says Clean Awn’s Paul Krugman, “To prevent mold, it is critical that the material b…
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