Important new products and trends for special event professionals including in FX, special effects, floral, lighting, linens, props, tabletop items, technical support and tents
Torrance, Calif.-based Aztec Tents has launched a new line of colorful tent vinyl. Made to block repeated UV-ray exposure, the fabric comes with a five-year warranty. The company offers frame tents and pole tents, as well as the TecTrac clear-span...
Onalaska, Wis.-based L.B. White has introduced two new heaters, the Premier 80 and Premier 170. Both cases feature flush doors for weather resistance. The 170 has handles for lifting, large wheels and rubber bumpers for easier transport. Safety...
Santa Ana, Calif.-based Signature Party Rentals said that effective Oct. 1, it will operate a location serving the Palm Springs, Calif., area. The full-service outlet will offer warehouse and showroom facilities as well as professional...
San Francisco-based 523 Capital, headed by former Classic Party Rentals chief John Moran, announced this week that the company has acquired Low Country Event Rentals, with operations in Savannah, Ga., and Hilton Head, S.C. In January, 523 acquired...
Mahtomedi, Minn.-based Oxygen Plus offers the O+ Mini canister for 20 puffs of 95 percent pure oxygen, four times the amount of oxygen found in ambient air. The portable container is 4 inches tall. Studies show oxygen may help the body fight jet...
Los Angeles-based Holo-Walls introduces its new Liquid Fusion floor tiles. The 40-inch-square tiles are filled with two bichromatic opposing liquids; pressure on the tile causes the liquids to swirl into each other. Various color combinations are...
Orlando, Fla.-based Luctor International offers a new service with its Van Gogh vodka. Brides and grooms can create their own custom martini or cocktail; the couple will receive a recipe via e-mail. Van Gogh vodka flavors include acai-blueberry...
Fortessa, based in Sterling, Va., introduces its new Ojo dinnerware. The curved, square plates are white and available as platters, bowls, cups and saucers. Fortessa also offers stainless steel chopsticks, complete with grooves on the tapered end...
The corporate gifts division of sunglasses maker Maui Jim, based in Peoria, Ill., offers Maui Jim fitting stations staffed with experts for events. Male, female and unisex styles are available in three lens colors. Custom cases imprinted with a...
Boston-based Very Wendy Designs offers event entertainment with on-the-spot art. Trained in fashion design, Wendy uses her expertise to create original fashion illustrations of party guests. She also paints watercolor portraits and puts guest's...