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Get to know your AHJ
December 2nd, 2025
Photos courtesy of Envious Media. The Tent Rental Division (TRD) of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has been leading a nationwide effort to strengthen communication, understanding and collaboration between the tent industry and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) community. From permitting and site planning to final inspections, AHJs and code officials play a vital role in […]
Gearing up for glory
October 1st, 2025
Photo courtesy of Envious Media. The Soap Box Derby is back by popular demand and ready to roll at the 2026 ATA Tent Expo, taking place January 27–29 at Margaritaville Resort in Kissimmee, Fla. After a thrilling debut at the 2024 Expo, the derby is now one of the most anticipated events on the Tent […]
Raising the bar on safe tent installations
October 1st, 2025
The installation of this 45-by-104-foot Anchor Aurora sailcloth-style tent shows the use of the 2-inch double yoke ratchet to two single stakes as well as to 3-hole stake bars on the corners and lace line pole locations. Photo courtesy of Anchor Industries and Clements Tent Rentals. Wrangling tents can be a dangerous occupation—a reality that […]
How to ease the heavy burden of ballasting
August 1st, 2020
Ballasting done right means going heavy, but industry-developed tools help to ease the burden. by Jeff Moravec Ballasting may seem a necessary evil in the world of tented events. All tents need to be anchored in one way or another, of course, with ballast (weight) being a common method. It requires a lot of planning, […]
Tent professionals enjoy business and fun at Tent Conference 2020
January 27th, 2020
Event tent installation is all about teamwork, and the attendees at IFAI Tent Conference 2020 got to show off those skills last week in an “Amazing Race”-style competition that had them working together to solve puzzles, climb a rock tower and ride a mechanical bull among other fun challenges! A TRD Experience team completes a […]
Register for Tent Conference 2020
November 22nd, 2019
Registration is open for Tent Conference 2020, set for Jan. 22–24 at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo at River Ranch, Fla. Don’t miss out on the leading event for promoting the advancement of the commercial tent rental industry, and the opportunity to experience “Old Florida” at an authentic dude ranch while networking with industry […]
Study time: IFAI tools for better staking and ballasting
August 1st, 2019
IFAI’s staking and ballasting studies have helped to push the tent rental industry forward in terms of safety and professionalism. Here’s how tent rental companies can use the studies to set their business apart, plus anchoring tips from the experts. The IFAI Staking Study and the TRD (Tent Rental Division) Ballasting Tool have improved the […]
Equipment that makes the job easy and safe
August 1st, 2017
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 “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Given […]