Moving wash lighting

August 1, 2017  |  Products

Chauvet Professional’s Maverick MK3 Wash is a powerful and intensely bright RGBW LED moving wash. Powered by 27 40W OSRAM OSTAR LEDs, the new pixel mappable fixture has the output and performance features needed for large arena applications. Depending on the zoom angle, the fixture can produce an …
Equipment that makes the job easy and safe

August 1, 2017  |  Features

Tent professionals are always eager to find ways to make the job of installing tents easier, safer and more efficient. Equipment developed specifically for the tent industry—by the very people who install tents day in and day out—helps achieve these goals. No one knows who coined the proverb “…
Content creation and sharing

August 1, 2017  |  Business, Markets

Build trust by educating current and potential customers. As a tent and event professional, you are responsible for knowing the ins and outs of tent rental and installation, and your customers rely on your expertise and guidance in helping them make the best decisions for their event. But today’s …
Portable air chiller

August 1, 2017  |  Products

The WAF-AC-BS-30 from Larson Electronics is a portable evaporative cooling system that combines a non-sparking fan and dry mist technology to cool work areas that do not have access to traditional air conditioning. This portable air chiller features a convenient base stand and provides a solid platf…
Hardware lubricant

August 1, 2017  |  Products

E-Z Snap from Iosso lubricates and reduces friction on outdoor canvas hardware including snaps, zippers and hinges. The formula doesn’t contain any solvents, silicone or Teflon; and is waterproof so it won’t melt away in hot weather or need to be constantly reapplied. E-Z Snap comes in a 1.5-oun…
Celina Tent breaks ground on new warehouse

August 1, 2017  |  Company News, News

Celina Tent Inc. is building a 100,000-square-foot distribution center adjacent to its headquarters in Celina, Ohio. The new building will be nearly twice as large as Celina’s current warehouse facility in nearby Coldwater, Ohio, and will include high bay storage areas upward of 43 feet tall for a…
L & A Tent Rental provides ongoing tent services at busy venue

August 1, 2017  |  Installation Spotlight, News

A job at a busy historical site requires custom fabrication, laborious installation and ongoing support. When the Cescaphe Event Group of Philadelphia, Pa., took over as the caterer and planner for the city’s event venue at the Fairmount Water Works, it turned to L & A Tent Rentals of Hamilton…
Corporate events are big on originality, safety and branding

August 1, 2017  |  Features

Corporate clients look to event rental companies to design extraordinary events that are big on originality, safety and branding. A Harley-Davidson dealership in Orlando, Fla., might not seem like a logical place to host a corporate tented event, but the unexpected venue has become a favorite for bu…
PPE and bad excuses

August 1, 2017  |  Business

There are a lot of reasons why workers fail to wear PPE—but none of them are good. Why do tent installers fail to use personal protective equipment (PPE) on job sites? That’s a great question—one without good answers. We frequently see workers on tent sites that are near to and working with lo…
Black-tie affair meets southern charm

August 1, 2017  |  Design Spotlight, News

Details bring warmth and a sense of home to a formal wedding reception. Can a black-tie affair also radiate southern charm? Shelly Fortune of Shelly Fortune Event Design, Lexington, Ky., set out to combine the two motifs for a tented wedding reception celebrating a couple who desired both formality …