The MATRA Show

By on November 14, 2011 in Corporate Events, General, Rental Equipment

 

Panoramic view of the MATRA tent complex part way into installation

Tent rental companies from all over the country met last week at the annual MATRA (Mid Atlantic Tent Renters Association) Conference.  The show took place at Dover Downs and Casino, and had over 20 different manufactured tents installed over a 4 acre parking lot.

This is the 21st year in a row Event Central has participated in this “one of a kind” show!

Attendees of this show are looking for the latest the industry has to offer. If you are serious about providing safe and professional tent rental services,  this is the show to attend. The show is broken up into several areas:
  • Education and Training
  • Static displays of the latest and greatest tents
  • Trade show complex with all things related to tenting, installing, decorating and more
  • MATRA Games – where the installers and managers install for the coveted Golden Sledge Hammer Award
  • The Gala Awards event held on Wednesday night

Sliding in the clear top in Eureka E-Span in preparation for the Gala Banquet

Registration tent by SEC Sales Group installed by Event Central

Glass wall structure by The Veldeman Group of Belgium - finished with glass walls

 

Trade show booth with Granite Industries - material handling specialties

Show booth by Poineer Tool & Forge providing stakes and stake driving tools

MATRA GAMES - 2 man stake driving contest

Tent rental companies assist in the transport and installation of manufacturers tents

Top Tec Epic Series Tent (Lower left) lit up in preparation for the Gala Event

Several of the MATRA board members at the 70's theme party

Event decorated with light cube tables, special effect lighting, dancing and entertainment

The annual Matra show is always held the first full week of November. Every other year the location of the show alternates between the New England and Mid Atlantic States.  This offers smaller rental stores the opportunty to send installers and management alike.

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Eureka 30 x 60 Twin Tube Plus For Sale – Used 3 Seasons

By on November 4, 2011 in For Sale - Used Rental Equipment

We offer the 30′ x 60′ Eureka Twin Tube Plus frame tent for sale. 
Contact:  Channon Allen
(717)591-7368
channonallen@eventcentralpa.com

Backyard wedding reception at Lake Meade - catered by Ginger Babies

30 x 60 interior view with starburst gable end

 

  • Complete package cost – $ 13,895   excluding sidewall
  • Offered as complete tent including set of tops, frame, stakes, webbing with ratchets as used for standard installation.  This tent is in “ready to install” condition
  • Tent description:
    • Top vinyl is in excellent structural condition rated “B”
      with typical repairs for pinholes for a 3 year old tent
    •  4 mids 30 x 15 using white laminated vinyl
    • 1 pair of gable ends are the Starburst pattern and center zipper
    • All keder will be new from American Keder, insuring excellent seals 
    • This tent has always been installed with ground cloth
    • Scalloped valance in normal condition
  • The tent was rented regularly up through October 2011 
  • Tent frame and hardware
    • Pipes are aluminum, and color coded, all from original manufacturer in good conditon
    • Welded fittings are painted grey with some rust
    • Stakes have normal rust (always stored indoors)

Country Club wedding ceremony setup

Event Central is a premier tent and party rental company serving the Mid Atlantic Region.  Because most of our work is Wedding and Corporate, we often retire the tents from inventory early, making a great opportunity for you to buy high quality, major name brand tents with years of service left.   For a complete list of tents being offered for sale between now and the 2012 summer season check out this link:
Event Central Complete “Tent for Sale List”

The following is information provided by the manufacturer to allow a better understanding of this product.

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Gooseneck Trailer SOLD SOLD SOLD

By on November 1, 2011 in For Sale - Used Rental Equipment
We are pleased have sold the trailer to another rental store south of us.
Thanks for your interest!

Pictures taken November 2011

 

The following information is taken from the Manufacturer’s literature to provide additional detail

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Anchor 50′ x 100″ Century for Sale – Wedding Quality

By on October 20, 2011 in For Sale - Used Rental Equipment

We offer the Anchor Century  50 ft x 100 ft Tension Structure for sale Complete package cost – $ 22,026.00,   excluding sidewall Offered as complete tent including set of tops, center & side-poles, 2″ webbing, in line ratchets, stakes and stake bars for normal installation.  This tent is in “ready to install” condition Wholesale buyer can [...]

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Eureka 60 x 120 Genesis Tent For Sale

By on October 20, 2011 in For Sale - Used Rental Equipment

We offer the 60 x 120 Eureka Genesis for sale.   Complete package cost – $18,000.00 -  Excluding Sidewall Offered as complete tent including set of tops, center & sidepoles, webbing, ground cranks, stakes and stake bars for normal installation.  This tent is in “ready to install” condition Tent  top vinyl is in excellent structural condition rated “A” [...]

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Armbruster 80 x 120 for sale, used

By on October 2, 2011 in For Sale - Used Rental Equipment

Event Central  info@eventcentralpa.com   (717)591-7368 We offer the following tent for sale, used, as is. Armbruster 80 foot by 120 foot EuroTent - Complete $30,000. Tops, 1 pc center poles, side poles, ratchets, stakes and stake bars. (no sidewalls) This Tent’s History: Tent was purchased new from the manufacturer in 2008, and installed from May through August. Then taken [...]

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Stage Cover Warner SA-34 for Sale SOLD SOLD SOLD

By on October 1, 2011 in For Sale - Used Rental Equipment

This unit was sold as of 10/01/11 4/15/11 Mechanicsburg We offer for sale the WSSL SA-34 stage cover.  This unique product is still sold and supported by Calgary based WSSL under the  name Arabesque. It is also manufactured in a larger size only under the name Saddle Span, which is sold by Tentnology. The SA34 includes: [...]

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Hershey’s Giant Stadium Holds the PA Wine Festival to Benefit Childrens Hospital

By on May 8, 2011 in Non Profit & Fund Raising

  The Hershey Harrisburg  area welcomed vintners from around the world for the fourth-annual PA Wine Festival in Hershey. This event was held May 5, 2011 with proceeds from this exclusive event benefiting Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is proud presenter of this festival. This special night at the Giant Center included two [...]

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Stages, Decks, Floors, Video Platforms

By on May 2, 2011 in Rental Equipment

4′ x 4′ Deck It starts with a single piece of 4′ x 4′ staging.  It is amazing all the uses we have for our Granite Industries Signature Stage!  For such a simple product, there are an unbelievable number of accessories, tools, add-ons that make it fit into hundreds of uses. The primary components (the staples [...]

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You get the Diploma’s – We’ll take care of the rest

By on May 1, 2011 in School and Church Events

2011 Commencements This year we are contracted with ten Colleges, Universities and Military facilities to deliver equipment for graduations and commencements.  They begin in the first weekend of  May and end in July.  For these events, Event Central will provide everything from tents/stage covers, sound systems, and handicap-accessible facilities to trailer-mounted bleachers, chairs and video platforms. The first job of the  [...]

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