Arena Americas, PGA of America partner through 2030
May 15, 2024
Arena Americas, a provider of temporary and semi- permanent structures and event solutions, announces the extension of its partnership with the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) of America through 2030. This extension reflects the strong synergy cultivated between the companies since the inception of this partnership in 2017. For more than six years, Arena Americas has […]
Get ready for ‘cicada-geddon’ this summer
May 13, 2024
By Connie Lannan If you are an event rental business that operates in the Midwest or parts of the South, you had better be prepared for “cicada-geddon,” the term used by some in the media to describe the arrival this summer of two broods of cicadas — Brood XIX, which arrives every 13 years, and Brood […]
Mod-Fence, FloorEXP, California Portable Dance Floor combine as Event Product Solutions
May 8, 2024
The innovative minds behind Mod-Fence, FloorEXP and California Portable Dance Floor Company announced the launch of their latest venture, Event Product Solutions. This new brand is building off their previous successes in temporary event fencing and event flooring. Event Product Solutions is committed to becoming the centralized source for unique event needs, streamlining the process […]
Arena Group acquires Showblock
May 1, 2024
Arena Group has completed the acquisition of temporary structure specialists Showblock. The deal demonstrates Arena Group’s commitment to growth and innovation and strengthens its position as a global leader in the event industry. Showblock, founded in 2017, is renowned for its highly functional, sustainable structures which have been showcased at iconic events around the globe […]
Traube Tents acquires Armbruster Tentmaker
April 11, 2024
Traube Tent Co., St. Louis., Mo., installed this temporary Minneapolis, Minn.-based grocery store that took the place of a CUB Foods supermarket that was damaged during the George Floyd riots. Photo courtesy of Traube Tents and Structures. Traube Tent Company, Inc., St. Louis, Mo. metro region, a full service tent & structure provider, has acquired […]
Bright partners with Trivest and also acquires PEAK Event Services
April 4, 2024
Bright Event Rentals, Los Angeles, has partnered with Trivest Partners, a Miami-based, founder-focused private equity firm with over 40 years of experience creating strategic partnerships and fostering growth. Bright has also acquired PEAK Event Services, a special event rental company in New England and the Hudson Valley. Bright is a full-service event rental solutions company. Founded in […]
ARA launches national workforce development campaign
March 26, 2024
The American Rental Association (ARA) debuted its workforce development campaign – Born for This – at The ARA ShowTM 2024, held February 19 – 21 in New Orleans, La. As a prelude to The ARA Show keynote session, Tony Conant, ARA chief executive officer (CEO), introduced the new campaign titled Born for This, which features […]
IAA submission window opens March 15
March 5, 2024
Alain Perez, CEO of Eventstar Structures, described this 2022 IAA Best in Category-winning installation as “one of the most challenging of the year” for the Miami, Fla.-based custom structure fabricator. Photo courtesy of Eventstar Structures. The International Achievement Awards (IAA) are returning for 2024. Entries will once again be open starting this March 15 for […]
Airrex USA changes name to TEMP-AIR® Equipment Sales
February 26, 2024
Airrex USA is changing its name to TEMP-AIR® Equipment Sales. The new name reflects the company’s expanded brand offerings, which include portable cooling, heating and air quality products that can be used as permanent or temporary solutions. TEMP-AIR® Equipment Sales, which is based in Waco, Texas, has a nationwide distribution network that sells portable air […]
March TRD Bootcamp
February 22, 2024
TRD Boot Camps offer hands-on training for installers on topics ranging from safely anchoring a tent and basic site safety to performing site surveys and installing specific styles of tents. Think TRD Boot Camps are just for those who do tent installations? Anyone in the tent industry can benefit from attending! It's a great way […]
ATA launches Foundations of Safe Tenting course
February 21, 2024
The Tent Rental Division of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is launching the "Foundations of Safe Tenting" course, a groundbreaking educational initiative developed in collaboration with the American Rental Association (ARA) and the Manufacturers and Tent Renters Association (MATRA). All TRD members can take advantage of this course at NO COST. Designed specifically for tenting professionals, […]
Point of Rental Software acquires Record360
February 12, 2024
Point of Rental Software, Fort Worth, Texas, has acquired Record360, Walnut Creek, Calif., a rental inspection software solution. The acquisition is designed to fuel Record360’s product development and growth, allowing the team to accelerate the pace of product innovation, increase its global footprint, and continue setting the standard for mobile digital documentation tools, a Point of […]
Tent Expo victorious at Daytona
January 29, 2024
Despite the threat of high winds, severe thunderstorms and dangerous tornados causing some delays with tent installations, Tent Expo 2024 kicked off on January 9 in Daytona, Fla. Over 550 attendees and exhibitors came from as far away as China, Poland and even the United Arab Emirates. “It was an incredible gathering of tent professionals,” […]
Rekord Structures acquires BATLite
January 23, 2024
Agility and durability are the most essential qualities of a military operation shelter. These shelters must withstand harsh environmental conditions — everything from extreme heat to violent dust storms and snow banks, and be able to be quickly moved to new locations. Rekord Structures has acquired BATLite® (pronounced battle-light) to create a rapid deployable, turn-key, […]
Arena launches iconic new look
January 16, 2024
Behind a row of hospitality structures on the 17th hole, the 1927 Club sits on the 18th fairway—a premium tented structure constructed by Arena Americas for a VIP experience. Arena recently launched an iconic new look as part of its continued journey to become a global leader in large-scale temporary infrastructure & integrated event solutions. […]