Tight budgets, tighter timelines, the need to run a very tight ship … and yet …

Despite the continuingly challenging market, some in event rental see better days ahead.

Indeed, while nearly a fourth of respondents in our annual snapshot of the biggest players in event rental predict that 2010 revenue will be below 2009 levels, a roughly similar number expect to be on par, and just over half say this year will turn out better than last.

Clients want pretty products, the right price and an eco edge. And rental is responding; read all about it right here.

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