EventWorks, Quest Events merge

November 30th, 2023

Photo courtesy of EventWorks. EventWorks, a Southeast event rental provider, and Quest Events, a drape and scenic elements provider, unveiled their strategic combination, marking a significant milestone in the event industry. The merger brings together two esteemed organizations to fortify strengths, broaden reach and deliver an unparalleled full-service experience to event professionals. EventWorks and Quest […]

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U.S. to double the number of H-2B visas for 2024

November 20th, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of Labor (DOL), said that it expects to make an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas available for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. The additional H-2B visas are on top of the congressionally-mandated 66,000 that are available each fiscal year, and represent the maximum […]

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ARA quarterly forecast shows slower growth, resilient markets

November 13th, 2023

The ARA (American Rental Association) updated forecast indicates that the U.S. equipment rental industry’s growth will soften but still grow. Last quarter, the year-over-year growth was expected to be 7.6% in 2023 and 3.1% in 2024. The most current projections indicate 11.8% growth in 2023 totaling $71.5 billion in construction and general tool rental revenue. […]

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In memoriam: Grace Velazco

November 13th, 2023

Grace Velazco, 53, Ventura, Calif., died Oct. 24, 2023. Velazco was employed by Phoenix-based PRO EM National Event Services and during her career as an event planner contributed to events including the Rose Bowl, the Oscars and PGA Championships. Velazco was born in Santa Paula, CA to Daniel and Mary Medrano on July 27th 1970. […]

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MacFarlands Events opens new facility in Halifax, Nova Scotia

October 18th, 2023

MacFarlands Events, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, has opened a new facility at 461 Higney Ave. in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to serve the Atlantic Canadian event community. Situated on a 5.8-acre lot, the 21,000-sq.-ft. facility features a showroom, offices and warehouse area. MacFarlands Events has serviced Atlantic Canada’s event industry for more than six decades with […]

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Herculite Products named one of best places to work

October 10th, 2023

Herculite Products Inc., an innovator and manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, announced that it has been selected by the Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business as one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2023. Best Places to Work in PA identifies, recognizes, and honors the best places of employment […]

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PEAK Event Services announces Events Unlimited as newest division

October 5th, 2023

PEAK Event Services, an event and tent rental provider in the Northeast, announced that Events Unlimited, of Saugerties, N.Y., will now be a Division of PEAK Event Services. Events Unlimited is Hudson Valley’s premier tent and event rental since 2003. With 7 locations spanning across New England and Florida, this acquisition signifies our expansion to […]

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InTENTional Systems now provides custom printing

October 3rd, 2023

The consumer expectation of a brand experience has evolved over the past several years in the direction of even greater customization, personalization and immersion. Thanks to the recent purchase of one of the most innovative large-format tent printers, trusted Binghamton tent manufacturer InTENTional Systems is stepping up custom branding by providing corporations with high-quality custom tents for […]

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National Structures, Life is Beautiful extend partnership

October 2nd, 2023

Atmosphere during day three of the Life is Beautiful Music Festival held in Downtown Las Vegas, NV on Sept. 18, 2022. Photo courtesy of Alive Coverage/Sipa USA. National Structures, a specialized temporary structure, tenting, flooring, HVAC, power generation, and mobile-kitchen deployment firm, and Life is Beautiful, a premier three-day music and arts festival in Las […]

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Hays Rental acquired, rebranded as Flying B Rental

September 29th, 2023

Hays Rental, El Dorado, Ark., has been acquired by Clark Burton and is being rebranded as Flying B Rental. Established in 1974 by John Hays, Hays Rental has catered to the rental needs of the residential, industrial and special event sectors, with a range of products including medical equipment, lifts, power tools, lighting, tents, inflatables […]

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