Röder wins TRD Award of Excellence

June 1, 2007  |  Industry News, Project Briefs

Around 1,800 journalists and Smart Car dealers came to Stuttgart, Germany in November 2006 to see Dr. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of DaimlerChrysler, unveil the newly designed Smart ForTwo. For the presentation, Röder Zelt-und Veranstaltungsservice GmbH, Büdingen, Germany, provided a 35-by-40-mete…
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Dual-story tent houses NBA after-parties

June 1, 2007  |  Project Briefs

A tent with two stories of glass sidewalls provides a high-class touch for a celebrity venue. “There aren’t many companies in the U.S. that use glass walls,” begins Todd Barrett of Global Clearspans Inc. in Tempe, Ariz. “Our client base demands it, I guess. We’ve had gr…
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5 Tips

January 1, 1970  |  Tent Décor

Advice to harmonize interiors and exteriors. Go with greenery. Plants are a common part of tent decor, but consider new ways to incorporate them. Instead of using large planters that take up floor space, create a living vertical garden with a “green wall” made of foliage. Light the way. …
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More options in wedding accessories

January 1, 1970  |  Trend Watch

The focus on more playful decor is resulting in a new freedom to mix things up—table sizes, chair styles, linens, table cloths and even sashes and bows. Couples are using a combination of round and square tables, rather than being limited to one shape or size; they’re throwing in lounge …
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An unwelcome trend

January 1, 1970  |  Trend Watch

If you pay attention to only one seating trend, it should be increased risk/product liability from chairs collapsing. “Chair collapse is very much a concern and affects all party rental companies nationwide,” says Kevin Lococo, rental market sales manager for Palmer Snyder. “We thi…
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Working the festivals scene

January 1, 1970  |  Event Production

By Janice Kleinschmidt When you’re working in the business of festivals and fairs, you’re more often dealing with a volunteer than with a dedicated staff person, says Pete Van de Putte, of the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA). With other events, you may be dealing wi…
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Pre-game planning for sporting events

January 1, 1970  |  Event Production

By Jake Kulju Sporting events pose unique challenges for tent installers. High pedestrian traffic, hard-to-access areas and tight schedules are all factors that contribute to stressful installations. Before heading to the site, consider the following. Are there specific times you are allowed to be o…
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