Stories of grandeur

December 1, 2014  |  Features, Products

Multilevel tents gain stature as an impressive, if expensive, way to grab attention, offer prime viewing and add space in a given footprint. By Janice Kleinschmidt When World Cup skiers schuss down the Colorado mountains in February, spectators will view their feats from a high and cozy vantage poin…
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Covering it all

December 1, 2014  |  Features

Two projects show the range of needs a tent company can cover. By Jake Kulju The ability to handle jobs across the spectrum can help create more revenue stability and garner more referrals. Based in Plymouth, Minn., Ultimate Events installs tents for events ranging from large corporate gatherings to…
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Premier Product Showcase

December 1, 2014  |  Features, Premier Product Showcase

The products you need for events that deliver. The companies in this section submitted product information by the specified deadline. This section is organized in two product categories: tents, structures and fabric; and tools and equipment. InTents features a regular New Products section in each is…
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Recovered court

December 1, 2014  |  Project Briefs

Rainier Industries solves a leaky problem for Stanford University’s tennis program. Before Stanford University tennis players could serve, volley, slice and smash under a leak-free structure, fabric installers were required to engage in a little rappelling. California’s Stanford Universi…
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Tents on set

December 1, 2014  |  Project Briefs

British Commonwealth bell tents are recreated for TV mini-series. Armbruster Manufacturing Co. produced tens of thousands of canvas tents in support of World War I. One hundred years later, the Springfield, Ill.-based company manufactures clearspans, tensile tents and other modern structures. But it…
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December industry news

December 1, 2014  |  Industry News

Marquee Event Group, Austin, Texas, has opened a second location in San Antonio, Texas. The San Antonio location will be operational for the spring 2015 season and will feature both warehouse and design center facilities. Signature Systems Group LLC, manufacturer of modular flooring and roadway syst…
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Let it snow

December 1, 2014  |  Project Briefs

Atent for Rent overcomes snow and a tight fit to enclose a patio for a holiday party. A client for Atent for Rent Inc., Dedham, Mass., was so happy with an installation at their home for a Thanksgiving gathering that they requested an even bigger set up for a holiday party. The outdoor entertaining …
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A cut above

December 1, 2014  |  Event Production

A New York family business evolves into a rental provider for large-scale events. Hank Parker’s Party & Tent Rentals, Rochester, N.Y., began as tool and equipment rental stores with a limited tent rental inventory available for small parties and weddings. Now, 75 percent of the Berardi fam…
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Expert Q&A

December 1, 2014  |  News

Q: What is Pantone? And how does it relate to color trends for tented events? A:Pantone® is a color matching system used by graphic designers, printers and anything that requires consistent color. Pantone assigns numbers to colors in a system known as the Pantone Matching System (PMS). For…
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High peaks for high fliers

December 1, 2014  |  Project Briefs

Baytex designs and manufactures an award-winning big top. A circus that features high-flying acrobats, daring trapeze artists and a “Mystifying Wheel of Death” needs a tent that generates as much excitement as the thrills within. Baytex Manufacturing Co. Ltd. of Mt. Maunganui, New Zealan…
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