Durable sail cloth tent

April 1, 2019  |  Products

Durable sail cloth tent  The Shearwater Sail Cloth Tent from Infinity Tent Sales features a durable tent top in an heirloom white color that is transparent and has a semi-gloss top coating, giving the tent an antique look. Working with a U.S. textile company, Infinity developed the proprietary viny…
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Desktop resistance weld checker

April 1, 2019  |  Products

With the MM-400A desktop resistance weld checker from Amada Miyachi America, operators can easily monitor and manage key welding variables that result in changes in weld heat, including current, voltage, time, force and displacement. The compact unit supports AC, DC inverter, AC inverter, transistor…
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New portable karaoke player

April 1, 2019  |  Products

The SK785 Karaoke Party Pro System from AmpliVox Sound Systems delivers crystal clear sound for more than 300 pre-loaded songs, with added connectivity to Bluetooth™ devices or karaoke DVD/CDG sources for an unlimited selection of performance options. A Bluetooth-equipped speaker pairs with the in…
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Reader’s Choice Awards 2019

April 1, 2019  |  Features, Reader's Choice Awards

Awarding excellence and innovation in the event tent industry. 1. Best Tent Manufacturer: Anchor® Industries Inc. “Be it a corporate event, fundraiser or a high end wedding, The Alleen Company prides itself on putting forward the highest quality event, paying attention to the finest detail,” s…
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Mobile-friendly CRM

April 1, 2019  |  Products

Point of Rental Elite now offers a mobile-friendly CRM, allowing sales staff to accomplish tasks and see critical information anywhere they travel. Elite CRM allows users to see effectively every interaction a customer has had with your business, from rentals to billing/payment history and even phon…
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Optimisim and persistence in the face of natural disaster

April 1, 2019  |  Business, Management

Meeting planning expert Jeff O’Hara lost his home and his business in Hurricane Katrina. His new book details how entrepreneurs can come back from disaster. In his new memoir Have Fun, Fight Back, and Keep the Party Going: Lessons from a New Orleans Entrepreneur’s Journey to the Inc. 5000 (Green…
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Rooftop installation comes with tricky access

April 1, 2019  |  Installation Spotlight

Party Reflections gets the job done for “Hamilton” opening party. Charlotte, N.C., boasts a unique venue known as Rooftop 210, where construction was halted on a high-rise hotel and a rooftop over a two-story restaurant was created instead. “It is a beautiful spot during great weather, but whe…
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The memory business

April 1, 2019  |  Editorial

Ideas and inspiration from Tent Expo 2019 Sunny Orlando, Fla., and cozy flannel shirts don’t seem like they go together. But that’s how Tent Rental Division (TRD) Steering Committee members and IFAI staffers honored our friend Tom Markel, who passed away in December (see page 10). Tom and his fl…
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