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Project spotlight: Organic-Concept Tents
October 1st, 2024
This 20-by-38-meter Organic Silhouette tent made of ivory sailcloth fabric provided the VIP area for a seated dinner. All photos courtesy of Fille Roelants. For a dance-centered festival that encourages freedom of expression, sustainability and human connection, finding a tent and event company that echoes those values is paramount. WECANDANCE at Zeebrugge beach in Bruges, […]
Company profile: Tony Ehrbar and American Tent
October 1st, 2024
In just 10 years, Tony Ehrbar has grown American Tent from three employees in a 5,000-square foot warehouse to 40 employees in a 110,000–square foot facility. Photo courtesy of Mark Skalny Photography. Tony Ehrbar, owner and CEO of American Tent LLC, in Green Bay, Wis., didn’t realize he wanted to be an entrepreneur until he […]
Code changes affect temporary structures
April 1st, 2024
Every three years the International Code Council (ICC) publishes a new set of International Codes. These include the International Building Code® (IBC®) and the International Fire Code® (IFC®). The latest edition year of the ICC codes is the 2024 set. Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) participates in the hearings that are part of the code development […]
On-trend bar and food stations
December 1st, 2022
Taken after sunset, this shot reveals the dramatic lighting design that served as a backdrop to the stunning cocktail bar that awaited guests at a private wedding reception under a clear-top tent. Planning and design: Evantine Design Inc. Photo courtesy of Dan Chen of Roey Yohai Studios and Evantine Design Inc. After the past several […]
Making events more sustainable
December 1st, 2022
Some clients are being more mindful about sustainability by simply reducing their guest counts, according to Paige McQuillan, designer of this intimate outdoor setting. Photo courtesy of Ashley Rae Studio. Customers across the globe are starting to put their money where their mouths are when choosing eco-friendly products and services. In fact, one IBM study […]
Tenting for the pandemic
December 1st, 2020
During a single week in March, L&A Tent Rentals in Hamilton, N.J., had one million dollars worth of event cancellations. Tenting for COVID-19 testing sites helped make up some of the monetary loss. Photo courtesy of L&A Tent Rentals. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the tent industry finds new ways to survive. by Jeff Moravec There […]
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 […]
ICC to revise codes
June 1st, 2017
A reorganization by the International Code Council (ICC) of its groups that develop model codes will result in the next round of code revisions for the tent industry being moved up by one year. The ICC uses a three-year cycle for developing model codes, and most codes that govern tents and temporary membrane structures fall […]
Tents aboard the USS Jackson
October 1st, 2016
When duty calls, Beachview Event Rentals & Design of Woodbine, Ga., responds. Earlier this year, the call came for tents with air-conditioned-controlled environments to be installed on board the USS Jackson, a naval combat ship that would be undergoing shock trials. During a trial, a charge of 10,000 pounds is set off about 100 yards […]
Winter wise
December 1st, 2015
As tents and heating options improve and more cold-weather events take place, tent rental companies are eyeing winter installations with interest—and caution. Howling 30-mile-per-hour winds. Crews having to go inside every 15 minutes to warm up. Snow for the entire 10 days of setup, so much of it that snow removal crews had to haul […]