CORT Trade Show & Event Furnishings expands team

January 9, 2014  |  Industry News

CORT Trade Show & Event Furnishings has announced two new hires: Victoria Shelton as Exhibit House account executive for central and southeastern states, and Kim Dubose as an events account executive for the company’s Dallas District. Shelton is based out of the company’s Atlanta loc…
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Cast your vote for the 2014 Buyer’s Guide cover

January 3, 2014  |  Industry News

It’s time for the fourth annual InTents Buyer’s Guide cover contest! We asked for the best work you had to show off, and you gave it to us. Narrowing the choices to three finalists was hard enough. Now we need everyone in the industry to help select the final cover. View the choices and …
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Tournament time

December 1, 2013  |  News

Tents provide shelter, sight lines and branding for the PGA Tour’s BMW Championship. In September 2013 at Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest, Ill., more than 130,000 golf enthusiasts gathered to watch 70 finalists play one of the oldest games around, hosted by one of the oldest golf organiz…
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Winning tent design

December 1, 2013  |  Industry News, Project Briefs

Providing a hospitality venue for America’s Cup was a race to the finish for HTS–USA. As the oldest international sporting trophy, the America’s Cup attracts world–class sailors and yachts and the attention of sailing enthusiasts worldwide. And for the 34th America’s Cu…
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Canvas tents display fine art

December 1, 2013  |  Industry News

Tents become canvas for renowned painter Francesco Clemente. Event planners embrace tents as blank canvases for event design, and now tents have been raised to the level of fine art as a literal canvas for the work of Italian painter Francesco Clemente. Known for his nomadic themes, Clemente used th…
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Lowcountry cool

December 1, 2013  |  Event Production, Industry News

Snyder Events brings personality, professionalism and heart to Charleston, S.C. events. Warm, detailed architecture, angel oak trees, Spanish moss and tree frogs provide the backdrop for Charleston, S.C. In the city that exudes personality and a party atmosphere true to its Lowcountry culture, Keith…
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Support for America’s Cup

December 1, 2013  |  Event Production, Features, Industry News

A New Zealand company worked across continents to provide world–class tent shelters for America’s Cup racing teams. By Jake Kulju We’ve all heard about the stunning come–from–behind victory at the 2013 America’s Cup by now. Oracle Team USA’s victory drew int…
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Shaping the future of tent technology

December 1, 2013  |  Features, Industry News, Trend Watch

Tent innovator Todd Dalland discusses what’s on the horizon for new clearspan technology and tent designs. By Todd Dalland Editor’s note: With a 35–year history as a tent and temporary structure innovator, Todd Dalland has a resume that reflects the evolution of the industry. Profe…
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2015 IFC changes to affect the tent industry

December 1, 2013  |  Industry News, Safety & Codes

Q: How will the 2015 IFC changes affect the tent industry? A:The final public hearing for proposed changes to the 2015–IFC (International Fire Code) was held in October. Several proposals had the potential to affect tent manufacturers and renters at every level of the industry. Tom Markel, Bra…
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Gordon named president and COO of Signature Systems Group

November 25, 2013  |  Industry News

Signature Systems Group LLC has named Seth Gordon president and chief operating officer. He takes over for Arnon Rosan, who founded Signature in 1998 and built the company’s manufacturing and distribution capabilities to include modular flooring systems, access solutions and temporary fencing.…
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