Herculite releases heavy-duty products

May 1, 2009  |  Products, Tents

Architent® Excel™ high performance, blackout, structure and tent fabrics from Herculite are flame-resistant, waterproof and durable, made for hydrostatic and cold crack resistance. Excel has a tensile strength of 400 pounds and a tear strength of 180 pounds, and incorporates Herculite&rsqu…
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TriVantage introduces new products

May 1, 2009  |  Products, Tents

TriVantage offers Showtime® II tent fabric, which is vinyl-laminated on a weft insertion scrim base of high-tenacity filament polyester and has a high-gloss surface. It is also water-, mildew- and fire-resistant, with extensive color choices for maximum “show.” BetterVue™ vinyl…
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Coated polyester used for tent and structural industry

May 1, 2009  |  Products, Tents

B 1014 col. 274 is a coated polyester, 35-percent translucent material designed for the tent and structural industry. The 17-ounce, 98-inch fabric has excellent adhesion and dry strip tensile strength, and meets California flame test standards. SOURCE Verseidag Seemee US
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Study investigates hoop building as shelter for cattle

May 1, 2009  |  Geosynthetics, Projects, Tents

Beef producers in southwest Iowa asked Iowa State University (ISU) Extension specialists about shelters that would keep cattle out of mud, under a roof, and in an environment that would preclude manure run-off. In summer 2005, Shawn Shouse, ISU Extension field engineer, launched a study of hoop shel…
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Air show under wraps

May 1, 2009  |  Industry News, Tents

More than 165,000 people visited the Avalon 2009 Australian International Air Show in Geelong, Australia, March 10–15, witnessing flight displays and viewing military, commercial and special-interest aircraft. Moreton Hire, a Sydney provider of event temporary structures, had the air show unde…
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State of the Industry 2009: Tent rental

March 1, 2009  |  Tents

Challenge, opportunity and growth: Our market forecast for tent renters By Jeff Rasmussen In 2008, tent manufacturers, who produce and sell tents to tent rental companies in the U.S. and Canada, consumed 24.3 million square yards of fabric, a 1 percent increase from 2007. For 2009, growth in total f…
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Partnerships and subcontracting benefit businesses

January 1, 2009  |  Features, Graphics, Marketing, Tents

Partnerships and subcontracting offer opportunities and solutions. By Janet Preus It’s not so complicated: there are certain things your company does very well, and there are other things that could be done more expediently by someone else. It could be a matter of expertise, time available, or…
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Inflatable hospital-to-go speeds emergency relief

January 1, 2009  |  Advanced Textiles, Projects, Tents

The Kentucky Department of Public Health recently raised a 45-bed hospital inside Louisville’s Kentucky Exposition Center using air compressors, human power and inflatable tent technology on a grand scale. Kentucky emergency management officials planning logistics for tornados, floods, large c…
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Manufacturers find niches in outdoor sports market

November 1, 2008  |  Features, Markets, Tents

Tent and apparel manufacturers target their products to outdoor sports enthusiasts, finding niches—and profit. By Holly O’Dell By nature, outdoor sports enthusiasts are an adventurous crowd. They’re also very committed to their activity of choice, a trait that makes them more willi…
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Goedesic Giants provide temporary spaces for events

November 1, 2008  |  Products, Tents

Problem: Event managers with big ideas want big temporary spaces. Solution: In cooperation with System 180, ZENDOME now offers Geodesic Giants in sizes ranging from 780 to 1,960 square meters. The giants meet the same quality and safety standards, with a unique and luxurious ambiance. SOURCE ZENDOME…
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