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• Why do boots leave clean prints on tent fabric?

  When we’re cleaning our tents, which are made out of vinyl laminate, we sometimes notice something odd.

  March 1, 2010
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  Landing and managing big events

  Knowing how to take on the ‘big jobs’ helps smaller companies stay in the game.

  February 23, 2010
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  Tents go up for 2010 Winter Olympic Games

  Karl’s Event Rental constructs nearly one million square feet of tenting for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

  February 1, 2010

• ARA to recognize industry service at The Rental Show

  The American Rental Association (ARA) recognizes individuals for outstanding service to the Association and the industry each year.

  January 14, 2010
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  Low-maintenance blockout fabric

  StructureTEC 22 from Value Vinyls is a blockout product with PVC-coated polyester, built at 98 inches wide to minimize seaming and fabrication costs while maximizing profitability.

  January 1, 2010
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  Make your own keder

  The new keder machine from Sinclair Equipment Co. allows for fully adjustable keder sizes for single or double flap configuration.

  January 1, 2010

• ARA opposes health care bill

  The American Rental Association (ARA) has asked its members to contact their U.S. representatives and ask them to vote “no” on H.R. 3962, the Affordable Healthcare for America Act.

  December 4, 2009
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  U2 fabric stage makes world tour

  Dublin’s U2, recognized worldwide for its driving yet melodic musical vision, launched the band’s “360¡ World Tour” in June 2009 on a fabric-clad stage that rocks around the clock.

  December 1, 2009
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  Strategies for backyard bashes

  Customers are still throwing parties in their backyards, but tent renters may need strategies to do more with less.

  November 24, 2009
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  Forming partnerships with lighting vendors

  Even if you stock lighting equipment, a relationship with a lighting vendor will help you take advantage of everything fabric has to offer.

  November 11, 2009
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  Practicing sustainability in the tent rental industry

  Tent renters benefit the environment—and their own profitability—when they get the most use possible out of their tents.

  October 12, 2009

• ARA international rental exchange participant works in Texas

  Michael Hayek, branch manager for Kennards Hire P/L in Sydney, Australia, is working with Eagle Rentals in Seguin, Texas, as part of the American Rental Association (ARA) international rental exchange program.

  September 14, 2009
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  Custom-fit structure covers pool during renovation

  A custom-fit structure provides essential coverage while a pool area gets prepped for a swimwear fashion show.

  September 1, 2009

• Tent and vinyl cleaner removes difficult soils

  How to keep tents and vinyl products clean and looking new.

  September 1, 2009
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  Spotting tent quality

  Knowing how to spot superior shelters can save the day.

  August 26, 2009

• Industry Outlook: Tent rental

  Sponsored by IFAI Market Research

  There is likely to be a reduction in the number of events throughout the first half of 2009. People will still want to hold events, but they will try to save costs wherever they can and avoid extravagant expenditures. Party events held steady in 2008 but may slow slightly in 2009, while corporate events (especially trade shows) are down.

  According to the American Rental Association’s “State of the Equipment Rental Industry Report,” tent rentals remain a leading revenue generator for event professionals. One nationally operated U.S. tent rental company reports that it is doing fairly well, and feels that the party and event rental industry is not that much affected by the economy. Their market niche includes many events that are grand openings or annual events-from golf tournaments to graduations-and many life events like weddings. The company doesn’t do a lot of corporate events and trade shows.
  
  Some established event rental firms that serve the corporate market report that they are not really feeling a credit crunch, but they do see its impact affecting them for the first half of 2009. This is a very fragmented, competitive market, with thousands of companies trying to serve the event market with rental tents and tent-related equipment. The companies that have been and still are struggling will have a difficult time in terms of sales and profitability in 2009. Being flexible in serving different markets and different kinds of events will be key for growth and profitability in 2009 and beyond.

  From the 2009 State of the Industry Report. Purchase a complete report at the IFAI Bookstore.

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