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Tents to the rescue!
June 1st, 2024
Demand for tents suitable for use in the disaster response arena has exceeded that of the use sector. Photo courtesy of ©Jhernan124 | Dreamstime.com Used for wedding celebrations, birthday parties, graduations, festivals and other events, fabric structures and tents serve a variety of lighthearted purposes. But these products also have a serious side, such as […]
Shelter Structures America expands to the Midwest
June 29th, 2022
Shelter Structures America, a provider of temporary clearspan tent structures and distributor of event furniture to the special event rental industry announced today the purchase of a new 15,000-square-foot distribution center in Chicago, Illinois. The new facility will offer clients access to premier products while reducing transportation costs and product delivery time to the Midwest […]
Braun joins Shelter Structures America
July 26th, 2021
Shelter Structures America has hired Bobby Braun as manager of shelter event equipment. Braun has more than 40 years of experience in the rental and sales industry. Shelter Structures America is the distributor of Shelter Tent Structures, Glitzcamp and SKP Technology for the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Shelter manufactures a wide range of clear span […]
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. […]
Shelter Structures introduces weknowtents.com
June 16th, 2020
Shelter Structures America, distributor of Shelter temporary clearspan tent structures has announced the introduction of weknowtents.com. Weknowtents.com allows Shelter customers to purchase items at their convenience. Products such as SKP soap, emergency exit signs and LED high bay lights are currently available. "We are very excited to introduce weknowtents.com to support both current and new […]
The big business of music festival installations
April 1st, 2020
Music festivals have become big business, and temporary structures are integral to the festival-goer experience—from small ticketing and concession tents, to custom products for high-end activations and immersive experiences, to glamping tents, where music lovers can take a break or keep the party going all night long. by Sigrid Tornquist Noise Pop. Crush. Pot […]
Shelter Structures America introduces First Responder product line
March 20th, 2020
Shelter Structures America, distributor of Shelter temporary clearspan tent structures, has introduced the First Responder product line of clearspan tent structures and inflatable tents. The inflatable Shelter FR20 from Shelter Structures America. Due to the market need for medical and screening tent structures, Shelter quickly developed and brought to market the line of inflatable and […]
Mid-sized structure
August 1st, 2019
Shelter Structures America’s M-Series clearspan tent structure is Shelter’s middle-sized product for the U.S. market. The engineered M-Series has a standard 3-, 3.4- or 4-meter side height and a 5-meter bay configuration. The tent structure is available in 10-, 15-, 20-, 25- and 30-meter widths as well as customized sizes. The profile sizes measure 150mm, […]
Sunshield shade product
August 6th, 2018
Sun protection From Shelter Structures America is its Sunshield Shade product line that offers polycarbonate shade solutions for patios, vehicles and other outdoor applications. Visit www.shelterstructuresamerica.com.
Engineered clearspan systems expand the pie in all markets
August 1st, 2018
For Thomas Pollard, the introduction of clearspan structures in Canada has meant the difference between being able to install tents year-round versus closing up shop in the winter. “What has changed up here [in western Canada] over the past 10 years is that there was no clearspan market 10 years ago,” says Pollard, vice president, […]