Pricing and competition in temporary structures

January 1, 2011  |  Industry News, Tents

MUTA executive committee member Cameron Stewart and Duncan Russell of new member Ten By Fifteen were part of a panel held at the Showman’s Show to debate issues affecting the temporary structures industry. The show was held at the Newbury Showground October 20–21, 2010. The debate was do…
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A short course in green energy

December 1, 2010  |  Projects, Tents

More than 100 students entered the National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools USA contest, vying to win the competition’s grand prize: a 10-by-10-foot PowerMod self-sustaining solar tent donated by FTL Solar LLC, Austin, Texas, manufacturer of the photovoltaic tensile structures. The old…
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Tented markets open for the holidays

December 1, 2010  |  Projects, Tents

[Starr Tents] Mount Vernon, N.Y., U.S.A. There’s no place like New York City for the holidays, and each year Starr Tents adds to the festivities with custom, tented markets at Union Square and Columbus Circle, patterned after London’s famous Flower Market. With 179 customized units, the …
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Tents provide hospitality space for European soccer tournament

December 1, 2010  |  Projects, Tents

[Röder Zelt-und Veranstaltungsservice GmbH] Buedingen, Germany For the UEFA Champions League Final 2010, Röder Zelt-und Veranstaltungsservice built hospitality space for thousands of guests gathered in Madrid, Spain, for the event. The client requested more than 10,000 square meters of spa…
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Structures house garages and hospitality suites at street race

December 1, 2010  |  Projects, Tents

[HTS Hocker] Kefenrod, Germany HTS Hocker was invited to design, manufacture and install a set of demountable structures located in the main pit lane area for the Super GP street racing event in Brisbane, Australia. The client requested a set of world-class and aesthetically pleasing temporary shade…
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Providing disaster response products

December 1, 2010  |  Features, Tents

Planning and preparation are required to provide products and services in response to a disaster. By Janice Kleinschmidt When Hurricane Katrina flooded streets and houses in 2005, telephone calls flooded suppliers of products that could be used to provide shelter and other disaster relief. “I …
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Traveling history in Mexico, under tension

November 1, 2010  |  Projects, Tents

In September 2009, Mexico celebrated its bicentennial with a traveling exhibit of 200 photographs and videos called “Mexico in Your Senses” and housed it in a tensile fabric structure reminiscent of the pyramids of the Great Tenochtitlán. Mexico City’s main square, the Z&oac…
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Tony Marsh creates a package deal

November 1, 2010  |  Features, Marketing, Perspective, Tents

Tony Marsh bundles products to offer clients valuable versatility. By Sigrid Tornquist One of the benefits of packaging product lines is that you can offer value and continuity to clients,” says Tony Marsh, managing director and owner of L.H.Woodhouse & Co. Ltd., Nottinghamshire, U.K. “We’…
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Tent systems for U.S. Armed Forces

October 1, 2010  |  Products, Tents

[Eureka! Tents & Accessories] Binghamton, N.Y., U.S.A The Eureka! RDS was developed for the U.S. Armed Forces as a rapidly deployable tactical use shelter that maximizes modularity, ease of use, operational effectiveness, durability and versatility—all in a compact and lightweight package.…
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Economy Tent launches new website

September 3, 2010  |  Industry News, Tents

Quality tent manufacturer Economy Tent Intl., Miami, Fla., announces the launch of their newly redesigned website at www.economytent.com. The new site features expanded content and streaming media to assist clients with their tent selection, color options, and accessories to best suit their requirem…
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