Multi-level tent rental system awarded

March 12, 2012  |  Industry News, Project Briefs

A highly flexible and high-end temporary structure system, designed and manufactured by Röder HTS Höcker GmbH, won an Outstanding Achievement Award in tent manufacturing and design for the 2011 International Achievement Awards (IAA). Röder HTS Höcker was approached by Australia&r…
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Event fabrics bring on the glamour

December 1, 2011  |  Features, Tent Décor

Fabric elements such as linens, swags and liners transform tents into events. By Holly O’Dell When it comes to creating the right look for a tented event, interior fabrics play an important role. Fabric liners, for instance, continue to be a popular choice for clients who want a refined look. …
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Vintage event decor trends

December 1, 2011  |  Trend Watch

From flea market chandeliers to bone china, vintage event decor trend is here to stay. By Melissa Paul Once relegated to rockers, hippies and uber-trendy jetsetters, the vintage trend has progressed from the fashion industry to the event world, becoming a permanent part of the party planner repertoi…
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Glamping sparks luxury tent market

December 1, 2011  |  Features, Trend Watch

Fabric structure manufacturers find a global market in the ‘glamping’ trend. By Janice Kleinschmidt Have you heard about the s’more sommelier? That sounds like the setup to a joke. It is a setup—but it’s no joke. The Happy Glamper package at Lakedale Resort Campground o…
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Tough tent installations

December 1, 2011  |  Event Production, Features

Three experienced tent renters work with clients to arrive at creative solutions for challenging locations. By Jamie Swedberg Click the links below to read about the three tough tent installations. A tent renter and client share set-up spaceClassic Tents, Torrance, Calif. A steep grade and a tree re…
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Tented ice rink

December 1, 2011  |  Project Briefs

Temporary tented ice skating rink sparks the holiday spirit in the city of Memphis. Outdoor ice skating is a beloved winter tradition in cold climates—think about the quintessential holiday scene of skaters spinning and gliding around The Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Mahaff…
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Custom tent brings thrill of the circus to Chicago

December 1, 2011  |  Project Briefs

Armbruster Mfg. Co.’s history with circus tents dates back to the 1890s, when a traveling circus came to Springfield, Ill., and asked the awning and wagon cover manufacturer to fabricate a new canvas tent. “This was the beginning of Armbruster making large canvas tents,” says presi…
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Temporary structures triumph over Mother Nature

December 1, 2011  |  Project Briefs

Temporary structures withstand rain, an earthquake, a hurricane and more rain at The Barclays. The top 125 golfers in the FedExCup standings teed up at the Plainfield Country Club in Edison, N.J., for The Barclays Championship on Aug. 25, 2011, with Dustin Johnson claiming the trophy three days late…
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JK Rentals ‘flies’ two tents to the top of a cruise ship

December 1, 2011  |  Project Briefs

When JK Rentals, Milwaukee, Wis., was contacted to provide tenting to fully enclose an area on a dry docked cruise ship in Norfolk, Va., the design and installation crew knew they were in for a challenge. Tight time constraints and staking and assembly restrictions required ingenuity and efficiency …
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Successful cold-weather tent installations

October 1, 2011  |  Features, Projects

Seasonal events and construction projects keep tent renters busy in cold weather climates—with modifications to protect tents, installers and profits. By Janice Kleinschmidt In February 2011, some 2,500 people jumped into Wisconsin’s frigid Lake Monona. The Polar Plunge proves not only p…
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