A clearspan like no other

January 1, 2012  |  Projects, Tents

[Röder HTS Höcker GmbH] Kefenrod, Germany Röder HTS Höcker was asked to develop a unique clearspan structure system that could be offered as a premium product to the customer’s prestigious client base. With the requirement that it would “look like no other,” a n…
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Kathy Schaefer applies science to business

January 1, 2012  |  Awnings & Canopies, Features, Management, Perspective, Tents

Kathy Schaefer draws on a background in psychology for a smooth and productive workflow. By Sigrid Tornquist “Can you imagine sitting at a sewing machine for eight hours a day?” asks Kathy Schaefer, COO of Glawe Awnings and Tents, Fairborn, Ohio. “I learned to sew this past summer and though I…
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Trends in tents

January 1, 2012  |  Features, Tents

Make the most of today’s tent trends. By Sigrid Tornquist From the structural integrity of engineered structures to the ethereal glow of sailcloth tents, understanding and acting on the latest tent innovations and growth segments can open up new opportunities for tent companies. And while ther…
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Rental industry performance standards from ARA

January 1, 2012  |  Industry News, Tents

The American Rental Association (ARA) has announced the publication of “ARA Rental Market Metrics™,” a white paper outlining industry standards for calculating and reporting equipment rental company performance metrics. The publication provides equipment rental companies a consiste…
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Marquee design steals the Show

December 1, 2011  |  Projects, Tents

The Showman’s Show, a U.K.-based exhibition of products, services and entertainment for the outdoor and special event world, awards innovative ideas. In October 2011, Custom Covers Ltd., Southhampton, England, introduced a new marquee design, the Cruciform, which can be connected to its other …
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Military tent fabric

December 1, 2011  |  Products, Tents

Graniteville Specialty Fabrics, Graniteville, S.C., has developed Force FR, a lighter weight, fire-resistant military tent fabric. A polyester with vinyl coating, it’s designed to withstand the harsh impact of wind, rain and sun with water repellency, and UV and mildew resistance. A high-stren…
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The yurt as Christmas fantasy

November 30, 2011  |  Projects, Tents

The Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog makes headlines each year with a selection of fantasy gifts for the extremely well-to-do, and 2011 is no exception. If a $420,000 trip to several international flower shows with nine close personal friends doesn’t appeal, how about staying earthbound in a $7…
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Anchor Industries Inc. acquires Economy Tent Intl.

November 16, 2011  |  Industry News, Tents

Anchor Industries Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of tenting solutions for the special events industry, has announced the acquisition of Economy Tent Intl., a Miami-based provider of 10-foot to 40-foot wide frame tents with a strong reputation for quality and value, attested to by its nearly $6 mi…
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Clear spheres provide clear view

November 1, 2011  |  Products, Tents

In a natural setting, the view from every spot in a CristalBubble is spectacular with nothing more than a turn of your head. The clear spheres made by BubbleTree of Nanterre, France, are based on minimum energy and material and maximum comfort and interaction with the environment. Though they have o…
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ARA’s Professional Driver Education Program celebrates first anniversary

October 19, 2011  |  Industry News, Tents

The American Rental Association (ARA) Professional Driver Education Program recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Developed in cooperation with ARA Insurance and a number of rental operators, representing small- to large-size construction and general tool member companies, the ARA Profession…
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