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Grand Isle to get storm-surge protection before 2009 hurricane season
January 1st, 1970
By Ron Bygness Ending more than a dozen years of debate regarding plans to upgrade storm-surge protection for Grand Isle, La., Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration signed an agreement in April with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for a $50 million project to rebuild the island’s decimated flood barriers. Grand Isle is located on […]
Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Jim Gallagher, president of Partytime Productions Inc.
January 1st, 1970
Interview by Sigrid Tornquist What is your industry prediction? Despite the 2009 recession, good and well-managed companies will survive and prosper while others will fold and/or be forced to consolidate. What is your business philosophy? Good news travels at one pace. Bad news travels at the speed of light. None of us are perfect, but […]
Gallagher turns resources into reality
January 1st, 1970
Jim Gallagher communicates excellence—professionally. By Sigrid Tornquist Drawing on a vast storehouse of tents, technical knowledge and creativity, Jim Gallagher and other Partytime Productions employees turn clients’ visions into reality. One of the company’s recent projects that’s garnering visibility and attention is the new Harry Potter™ exhibit in Chicago. From April 30 through Sept. 27, […]
Industry professionals discuss changes in the 2009 tent market
January 1st, 1970
These changes were cited by tent fabric suppliers, tent manufacturers and event professionals in the IFAI tent climate survey. By Jeff Rasmussen Suppliers: Fewer suppliers due to consolidation, driven by the down economy and lack of credit Shift in growth from laminated products to coated products More structure and clearspan usage in the U.S. End […]
Keep printers busy by subcontracting
January 1st, 1970
By Maura Keller One of the most important aspects of fabric graphics printing is keeping your printers busy. Sure, a few days or a week of “downtime” won’t damage your machines, but if one of your printers is repeatedly sitting idle, it may be time to consider subcontracting work to maintain workflow and improve your […]
Strategic installation adds quality to tents
January 1st, 1970
By Barb Ernster Using the installation instructions provided by each manufacturer is one of the best ways to add quality to the tent. Deviating from this can create all types of problems and put the customer at risk. A properly installed tent is square, neatly staked with properly positioned poles that are well aligned. Fabric […]
The FAQs about Health Savings Accounts
January 1st, 1970
By William J. Lynott Who is eligible to open an HSA? Anyone may apply for an HSA and its companion high-deductible health insurance policy, though individuals with serious pre-existing medical conditions may have difficulty finding a provider willing to accept them. Where can I open an account? There are scores of insurance companies and brokerage […]
Experiment tests oil-based inks used for outdoor application
January 1st, 1970
By Gail Nickel-Kailing The Washington, D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities planned an installation displaying a wide variety of artwork in an open space awaiting construction of a new building. Along a small greenway was an artwork promenade consisting of a number of 10-foot pillars topped with angled panels measuring six feet by 24 […]
Tips for tapping the entertainment market
January 1st, 1970
By Barb Ernster Breaking into the entertainment industry is often by chance. Here are some tips for proactively tapping the market. Research companies, set designers and directors of photography who do work for theater and film productions. Find out what they need and what you can offer. Read film and entertainment trade journals to find […]
Companies define what it means to be green
January 1st, 1970
By Janice Kleinschmidt As long as the definition of green depends upon who is giving it, companies relying on vinyl for their livelihoods may face a response to the word “plastics” similar to the one uttered by Dustin Hoffman’s character in the classic film, The Graduate: “Just how do you mean that, sir?” “We have […]