• Training safer drivers

    Published On: October 1, 2024Categories: Features

    © Chartchai Suwanachun| Dreamstime.com In 2021, South Jersey Party Rentals (SJPR) started “playing around” with the idea of implementing an in-house driver’s training program, says Eli Tirado, tenting/project manager for the full-service party and event rental company. It wasn’t because they had experienced a rash of accidents or incidents, he says. Instead, the de[…]

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  • Damage control

    Published On: August 1, 2024Categories: Features

    Huge expanses of well-tended lawn are among the most challenging surfaces when it comes to preventing damage. Classical Tents and Party Goods takes a proactive approach, making sure before the install begins that everyone on the site is fully informed about the procedures in place to protect the grass. Photo courtesy of Classical Tents and Party Goods. Ideally, onc[…]

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  • Safety first

    Published On: August 1, 2024Categories: Features

    Understanding the type of equipment required to keep installers safe is the cornerstone of a good safety program. Photo courtesy of L&A Tent Rentals. Years ago, little attention was paid to jobsite safety within the tent rental industry. Rather than being given hard hats, safety vests, steel-toed shoes and safety straps, new hires would be handed a company-bran[…]

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  • Showrooms: not just for show

    Published On: August 1, 2024Categories: Features

    While clients often use the company’s digital showroom as a starting point, Saxon says many still prefer to visit the showroom in person. Photo courtesy of Event Source. Beauty, they say, is in the eye of the beholder, and never is that more true than when hosting an event. Whether it’s throwing a lavish wedding, a small intimate gathering or a gala dinner, those s[…]

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  • 2024 Reader’s Choice Awards

    Published On: June 1, 2024Categories: Features, Reader's Choice Awards

    We asked InTents readers to vote for the best of the best in 15 categories. Which companies, products and services do InTents readers believe to be the best of the best? What tent rental industry supplier always comes through when you need them? Which piece of equipment saves time and labor?  And what services do you [...]

  • Sporting opportunities

    Published On: June 1, 2024Categories: Features

    When working on golf events, Party Reflections focuses on creating impressive structures designed for spectators’ comfort and safety. Photo courtesy of Party Reflections. Outfitting sporting events with tents, flooring, staging and other key elements is the quintessential project for which many companies within the event industry strive. Just ask Daniel Hooks, pres[…]

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  • Tents to the rescue!

    Published On: June 1, 2024Categories: Features

    Demand for tents suitable for use in the disaster response arena has exceeded that of the use sector. Photo courtesy of ©Jhernan124 | Dreamstime.com Used for wedding celebrations, birthday parties, graduations, festivals and other events, fabric structures and tents serve a variety of lighthearted purposes. But these products also have a serious side, such as when […]

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  • Terminally trending

    Published On: April 1, 2024Categories: Features

    Whether a wedding is simple or extravagant, glitzy or subdued, bridal couples have a myriad of choices to make as it relates to wedding decor and accessories. And today’s tent and event rental companies need to have a finger on the proverbial pulse of all the latest trends to know what inventory to stock and to help couples make their nuptial gathering truly shine.  […]

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  • Turning the tables

    Published On: April 1, 2024Categories: Features

    Covered or bare, cocktail or farmhouse-style, tables are transcending their conventional role as pillars of support, serving as integral components for fostering connection and awe among event guests. CORT Party Rental’s 8-foot-by-40-inch king banquet tables are intermixed with 72-inch rounds for a wedding at The Admiral’s House in Seattle, Wash. This particular la[…]

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  • Clamoring for customization

    Published On: April 1, 2024Categories: Features

    Blue Spark Event Design has always prioritized customization, says Heather Pilcher, CEO/executive producer for the company that is headquartered in Orlando, Fla. If a client doesn’t bring up customization, Pilcher says her company suggests it as a way to create a more impactful event experience. Over the years, Blue Spark has designed some memorable projects. One o[…]

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