Grocery shopping in tents

July 1, 2011  |  Projects, Tents

Food shoppers like space to browse, compare and discuss apple varieties, dessert cheeses or the merits of a hearty rye versus a French baguette. When EDEKA Handels-gesellschaft in Freiburg, Germany, commissioned a temporary sales hall to keep its grocery customers happy during a business renovation,…
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Economy Tent honored by manufacturers

June 1, 2011  |  Industry News, Tents

The South Florida Manufacturers Association selects 50 businesses each year that provide positive economic, employee and community benefits to the region and, after selecting five finalists, presents a Manufacturer of the Year award. Economy Tent Intl., Miami, Fla., one of the largest manufacturers …
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Reusable tent decals

June 1, 2011  |  Products, Tents

Reusable tent decals from Central Tent, Santa Clarita, Calif., stick on almost any vinyl tent, as well as walls, metals and glass. Printable with customized graphics, the decals leave no residue, will not damage surfaces and can be repositioned multiple times. Outdoor rated for up to one year, the f…
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Sterling Tents & Awnings Inc. celebrates 100 years in business

May 1, 2011  |  Industry News, Tents

“Life is a series of events,” says Ronald Weiler, owner of Sterling Tents & Awnings Inc., Batavia, N.Y. Those events—from backyard weddings to corporate functions—have kept the successful tent rental and awning company in business for 100 years. The Genesee County Chamber…
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New Las Vegas location on tap for The Rental Show 2013

April 22, 2011  |  Industry News, Tents

When The Rental Show returns to Las Vegas in two years, it will be to a new venue: the Sands Expo and Convention Center. The Venetian and The Palazzo will be the headquarters hotels. The Rental Show 2013 will be Feb. 10-13, keeping with the current Sunday through Wednesday schedule. The move further…
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Economy Tent Intl. recognized by South Florida Manufacturers Association

April 19, 2011  |  Industry News, Tents

Economy Tent Intl., Miami, Fla, has been recognized by the South Florida Manufacturers Association as first runner-up for Manufacturer of the Year for 2010. The award is presented to companies that provide positive economic, employee and community benefits to the South Florida region. Economy Tent, …
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“Water for Elephants” features custom tent

April 1, 2011  |  Projects, Tents

Author Sara Gruen’s depression-era novel about a veteran who runs away to the circus, “Water for Elephants,” will debut on the big screen in April 2011. Actors Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson star in the movie adaptation, and an old-fashioned bail ring tent created by Aztec …
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Children’s show blooms in an inflatable theater

April 1, 2011  |  Projects, Tents

“In the Night Garden™,” a popular children’s program broadcast by the British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC), features soft and cuddly characters named Ninky Nonk, Pinky Ponk and Upsy Daisy enjoying life in a beautiful garden. When Ragdoll© Productions Ltd., Buckinghamshire, E…
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Air-beams support large shelter systems

April 1, 2011  |  Projects, Tents

[HDT Engineered Technologies] Solon, Ohio, U.S.A. HDT’s Model 40140 AirBeam™ was recently deployed in Afghanistan as a Forward Deployed Warehouse Facility, used by Force Provider, an organization providing all the hygiene, billeting, laundry, and field feeding facilities for up to 600 mi…
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Wendy Tankard builds the workforce

April 1, 2011  |  Features, Management, Perspective, Tents

Wendy Tankard inspires and equips apprentices to enter the specialty fabrics industry. By Sigrid Tornquist “Without tradespeople on site we wouldn’t have the knowledge to make our products,” says Wendy Tankard, administration director of Baytex Mfg. Co., Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. “And if…
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