Big business for Absolute Tent & Event Services

August 1, 2013  |  Industry News, Project Briefs

From tenting to film support to storage solutions—the Absolute Group stretches the limits in south central Ontario, Canada. The Absolute Group of companies, of which Absolute Tent & Event Services is a part, began as a company serving the on-location rental requirements of the local film, …
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IFAI launches website and digital publication dedicated to advanced textiles

July 23, 2013  |  Industry News

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is pleased to announce the launch of Advanced Textiles Source, a website and digital publication devoted to the highly specialized technical textiles market. The website and digital publication launched July 2013. Advanced Textiles Source is th…
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IAA deadline extended to June 30

June 18, 2013  |  Industry News

The deadline for the annual International Achievement Awards presented by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has been extended to the end of this month—June 30, 2013. For the 2013 awards, there are thirty categories. Since many former entrants expected the traditional IAA …
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Arena Group acquires Asia Tent Intl.

June 13, 2013  |  News

The Arena Group, which recently purchased U.S.-based Karl’s Event Services, has also acquired Asia Tent International Sdn. Bhd. for £3.5m (approximately U.S. $5.5 million). The Malaysian acquisition enhances the company’s logistical capabilities, storage facilities, personnel and stoc…
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What you need to know about tent fabric

June 1, 2013  |  News

By Mike Barth and John Kardos Q: What do I need to know about tent fabric? A: Some small consumer tents and short-term-use tents utilize woven PE or polyethylene. Virtually all multiple-use and large tents are constructed of PVC (vinyl). Vinyl is either laminated using adhesive to the top and bottom…
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Lightweight clearspan

June 1, 2013  |  News

Eureka! Party Tents’ X4 clearspan meets a crucial demand for engineered product in the core sizes: 30 and 40 feet. Lightweight and easy to install, the E!Span™X4 uses fewer parts, only one pin and is measured in feet and inches. A combination of the best features from the E!Span structur…
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Elegant frame tent

June 1, 2013  |  News

New to Fred’s Tents inventory is the Stillwater Frame Tent—inspired by the popular Stillwater Pole Tent. This stylish, inviting and functional frame tent has an elegant frame style, sliding wall system and a bright, welcoming interior. The tent is available with an aluminum frame or cust…
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Partnering for an african venture

June 1, 2013  |  Industry News

Röder UK and Custom Covers partner to enter East African market. When Pauline Nyachae of Wonderland Events Ltd., Nairobi, Kenya, went searching internationally for a supplier for a new structure, she connected with Nick Lavy, director of Röder UK, a division of Röder Zeltsysteme und S…
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Greener power at outdoor festivals

June 1, 2013  |  Industry News, On the Job

Report on power use at outdoor festivals outlines opportunities for greater efficiency and sustainability. A U.K. group dedicated to “greener” outdoor music festivals has released a free PDF document, The Power Behind Festivals: A Guide to Sustainable Power at Outdoor Events, on its webs…
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CORT Event Furnishings opens new distribution center

June 1, 2013  |  Industry News

Event furniture, lighting and accessories rental company CORT Event Furnishings has opened a new distribution center in the Denver, Colo. region. The new facility serves the trade show and event market in the Denver area with a range of rental furnishing options. Located in Aurora, the facility open…
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