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United Rentals reducing emissions
October 6th, 2022
United Rentals, Stamford, Conn., has outlined the steps the company is taking to reduce the environmental impact of its operations and help its customers reduce their carbon footprint. The initiatives United Rentals is undertaking to achieve these goals are detailed in the new white paper “Sustainability at United Rentals.” The white paper details three focus […]
In memoriam: Jerry Smolar
September 26th, 2022
Jerry Smolar, 72, of Beverly Hills, Calif., died Sept. 13, 2022. Smolar is known for establishing The Chameleon Chair® Collection. He was hired by Arthur Andersen & Co. right after graduating from college. Smolar went on to hold executive positions at Safeco Insurance, PIP Printing, Image Entertainment and United Title Insurance Co. In 2005, Smolar established […]
Webinar | Non-Engineered Ballasting Tool Overview and Demonstration presented by TRD & ARA
September 22nd, 2022
The question of how much ballast is necessary to safely secure a tent is one that tent rental companies have been struggling with for decades. While most newer tents are certified by engineers to require a set amount of ballast, there are still many – particularly older tents or tents that have been modified from […]
In memoriam: Carroll D. ‘Denny’ Taylor Jr.
September 20th, 2022
Carroll D. “Denny” Taylor Jr., 60, of Oxon Hill, Md., died Sept. 6, 2022. Taylor served as a team member at Oxon Hill Rentals, Fort Washington, Md., for 36 years. He is survived by his daughter, Brittney Taylor; mother, Joyce Taylor; sister, Debra Hutchins (Billy); niece, Jennifer Hickey (Dylan); great-niece, Rory Hickey; great-nephew, Calvin Hickey; […]
Fisher Textiles new canopy tent fabric
September 19th, 2022
Fisher Textiles, a supplier of fabric for digital printing, is pleased to introduce GF 5300 Waterfall, a dye sub printable canopy tent fabric that has a durable water resistant (DWR) treatment for outdoor use. When wet, water beads up on the fabric’s surface instead of leaking through the material, making it an excellent choice to […]
Marquee Event Rentals partners with Ultrapom
September 8th, 2022
Marquee Event Rentals, McCook, Ill., has purchased inventory and an exclusive partnership with Kansas City-based wedding, design and décor company Ultrapom. Both organizations have built a longstanding relationship over the past 5 years, often working together to leverage Marquee’s expansive inventory of tenting and tabletop rentals with the design and décor solutions offered by Ultrapom. “We are thrilled […]
Manufacturing PMI at 52.8%
September 6th, 2022
According to the latest PMI composite index data, economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in August, with the overall economy achieving a 27th consecutive month of growth, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Timothy R. Fiore, CPSM, C.P.M., Chair of the Institute for Supply […]
Allison Freeman appointed CEO of Chair-man Mills Corporation
August 29th, 2022
Photo credit: McCain Capital Partners, Chris Young (CNW Group/Chair-Man Mills Corp.) The Board of Directors of Chair-man Mills Corporation ("CMMC"), on behalf of McCain Capital Partners ("MCP"), announces the appointment of Allison Freeman to the position of Chief Executive Officer of CMMC, Canada's leading national tent and event rentals company. Building on its rich 110-year […]
Answers to your Supply Chain questions!
August 8th, 2022
CONNECT by ATA will be hosting an Ask Me Anything on Supply Chain Challenges event with Bill Rooney of Kuehne + Nagel Inc. on August 30! Get the answers to your supply chain questions from an expert at this live session on August 30 from 1-2pm EDT. Can't make it to the live session? Email […]
CE Rentals rebrands to Curated Events
August 8th, 2022
CE Rentals, Raleigh, N.C., has rebranded under a new name — Curated Events. Curated Events is a brand consolidation of CE Rentals’ six event rental companies located throughout the eastern United States; together, this consolidation will streamline operations and expand services. As of Aug. 1, 2022, the company will offer expanded event resources through its unification with […]