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Workforce challenges and solutions
December 1st, 2021
Workers with L & A Tent & Event Rentals are shown opening fabric for an install. In addition to weddings, the company focuses on the educational, corporate and event segments, and has become more selective about the jobs it accepts due to labor shortages. Photographer: Envious Media Group; photo courtesy of L & A Tent […]
Bright ideas
October 1st, 2021
String lights using G40 bulbs encircle and illuminate this tent. The G40 bulb, available through Tentwares Accessory Catalog, is a 1 ½ inch round bulb that can be used with either candelabra or intermediate-based lighting options. Photo courtesy of Tentwares Accessory Catalog. Although not typically the star player when it comes to tented events, lighting […]
Stake it to the limit
August 1st, 2021
Allsite Structure Rentals installed a tensioned fabric structure for a movie shoot taking place in Swampscott, Mass. The structure, which would be used to film a night scene, required a height of 80 feet. To meet the client’s demands, a 157-by-246-by-54.5-foot structure was anchored atop 60 shipping containers, stacked three high around the perimeter. Twenty […]
The return of “I do”
June 1st, 2021
Gorgeous views and an elegant 44-by-63-foot sailcloth tent provided the setting for a wedding located in California’s Lake Tahoe area. Celebrations! Party Rentals and Tents installed the lighting inside the tent and provided additional rental items for the reception. Photo courtesy of Elise Events; Joel Seratto; Celebrations! Party Rentals and Tents. As the country begins […]
To the rescue: tenting for disasters
April 1st, 2021
The Shelter G-Series of tent structures are a popular disaster response option. The tents are often used to provide sleeping and dining quarters, and have also been deployed for COVID-19 testing and vaccine distribution. Their lightweight, strong design and universal parts allow for easy handling in the field. Photo courtesy of Shelter Structures America Inc. […]
InTents “5 under 40”
December 1st, 2020
An in-depth look at five young professionals who are helping the tenting industry move toward an innovative and vital future. by Pamela Mills-Senn You can’t discount the contribution of folks who have spent decades in the tenting industry, advancing it through innovation and hard work. At the same time, those at the start of their […]
Conduct thorough and proper site evaluations to avoid the unexpected
October 1st, 2020
by Pamela Mills-Senn Thorough evaluations are key to avoiding issues that could slow down an installation or even present a danger. Alex Kouzmanoff, president of Aztec Tents, demonstrates using a dynamometer to test anchoring loads. Photo courtesy of Aztec Tents. There’s a time and a place for surprises—a tent install isn’t one of them. Encounter […]
Disinfecting fabrics in the age of COVID-19
August 1st, 2020
Expert advice for eliminating a deadly virus while keeping employees and end users safe. by Pamela Mills-Senn Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers of textile-based products like event tents, gym mats and pads, soft seating and bounce houses faced the usual questions from their customers about how to clean and disinfect these items. But there […]
Tackle difficult projects to elevate your company’s portfolio
August 1st, 2020
When a complex and difficult install comes along, resist the temptation to decline. by Pamela Mills-Senn A willingness to tackle tough installs requires steely nerves, can-do attitudes, experienced and talented crews and lots of planning. But when it all comes together, challenging projects not only bring a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment, they enhance a […]
2020 Reader’s Choice Awards: Products and services that go above and beyond
April 1st, 2020
Many industry suppliers go more than the extra mile to help tent rental companies thrive—and the voters in the 2020 Reader’s Choice Awards have stories to tell about the products, services and suppliers that support them day after day, from the warehouse to the installation site. by Pamela Mills-Senn The annual Reader’s Choice Awards, launched […]