Chicago-based C. Cretors & Co. has introduced a new line of concession equipment. The Echols line of high-speed ice shavers can shave up to 500 pounds of ice per hour, in sizes ranging from small cubes to 4.5-inch chunks. Powered by gas, battery ...
The line of double and triple ceramic serving bowls from American Metalcraft, based in Melrose Park, Ill., offers attractive food presentations for all day parts. Each bowl features a flared lip; the bowls are different sizes. For the Trio bowl...
Despite a frosting of snow, event rental operators from a dozen countries converged on Atlanta over the weekend for ARA's "Events & Tents" show. The two-day event took place at the Georgia World Congress Center.
After an insider tour Saturday of...
Leading tent manufacturer Aztec Tents, based in Torrance, Calif., announced Thursday that it has acquired the manufacturing assets of Anza Tents, also based in Torrance. Terms were not disclosed.
Along with its existing brands and product lines...
When David Beahm discusses his entry into event design, he says, “It was just meant to be.” His mother was an artist, his father was in the hotel business, his godfather was a florist, and Beahm started as an opera singer. In time, event design p...
PROTECTING YOUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
In the competitive world of event pitching, there is always a fear that your creative solutions will be undersold to the lowest bidder. Some requests for proposal from clients even go so far as to state: “We...
Birthday boys and girls can be the stars of their own professional-quality movie thanks to MovieParties. The service takes groups of up to 12 kids on a day-long shoot with themes including “James Bond,” “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Harry Potte...
No pouting, no shouting, no whining. For event designer Christopher Aldama, these are words to live by. The CEO of La Habra Heights, Calif.-based Fiori Fresco Special Events says that it's his company's “no drama” policy — enforced by following t...