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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, […]
Maintenance practices to extend the life of your tents and equipment
August 1st, 2020
by Darcy Maulsby The old saying “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” takes on new meaning in times like the current challenging business environment. When tent rental operators are counting every penny, the need to get the longest possible life out of tents and the equipment used to install them is […]
Twin tents make room for a graduation’s pomp
April 1st, 2020
A Party Center solves a college graduation’s capacity challenge with side-by-side tents. The installation of side-by-side tents for a graduation commencement ceremony was smooth for A Party Center until the fire marshal requested that the staking between the tents be removed for egress. Photos courtesy of Rainier Industries Ltd. When a community college needed a […]
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 […]
Go big and bold with tent graphics
December 1st, 2019
The latest printing technology offers better options than ever to make your clients’ tents stand out in a crowd. by Laurie F. Junker Big event tents and bold graphics go hand in hand because customers recognize the importance of branding, particularly at trade shows and public events. In these settings, custom graphics serve both logistical […]
Sustainability: A way of doing business
August 1st, 2017
For Rainier Industries Ltd., sustainability is more than just a buzzword—it’s a way of doing business. Although the term is often associated with high expenses, Rainier president and CEO Scott Campbell considers sustainability an initiative that makes business sense. “It’s actually pretty easy and saves money,” he says, “so the barriers are pretty dang low.” […]