Tent OX
The Tent OX Installation System was designed by commercial tent rental industry veterans Scott and Jay to reduce the cost of labor spent to install large commercial tents for festivals, trade shows, disaster recovery, weddings, and more. It includes 10 specialized tools that mechanize the most labor-intensive tasks, accelerating everything from materials handling and fabric roof panel pulling to stake driving and center pole pushes. Tent OX solves three key problems: low profitability, injuries on the job, and high seasonal crew turnover. An average job routinely takes several hours to complete and requires 7–12 people on- site. Tent OX meets this challenge by giving tent installation companies an integrated suite of machine-driven tools that shorten installations and enhance profitability. It replaces time- consuming, decades-old methods for installation with advanced mechanization techniques by reducing time and crew numbers. Tent OX takes over the most strenuous and potentially dangerous tent installation tasks, reducing crew injuries exponentially. Tent OX consists of five different model series of four-wheel articulated loaders with lifting capacities that range from 770–3,100 pounds. These machines contain three hydraulically powered tools, including a stake driver, stake puller, and fabric roof panel puller. It also includes several additional attachments that mount on the Tent OX’s articulated arm. Companies that purchase Tent OX report that they complete jobs much more quickly and they can reduce their crew requirements by 25–40 percent. These performance improvements reduce the cost of an installation dramatically, so tent rental companies can achieve higher net profit levels for each job.
COMPROMISE IS KEY
TEECO’S TIPS Most conflicts come from emotional wounds, and those wounds need to be healed. The only way to truly find a solution for both parties is to find mutual compromise. If you are coming from a place of understanding and working toward a win-win, then compromise is a natural stepping stone to conflict resolution. If you aren’t, compromise may just be a way to put a patch on the problem instead of actually solving it. Successful conflict resolution resides in these three ideals, and all of them require emotional intelligence. A certain degree of self- awareness and empathy is the foundation of finding solutions. When these traits are combined with understanding, an effort to find a win-win situation, and willingness to compromise, you’ll find your conflicts resolved in an effective, equitable manner that will maintain relationships for a lifetime. Cleaning Chemicals and Solutions There are two primary things to consider when it comes to chemicals for cleaning your tents. • TIP 1: Take an inventory of the type or nature of the most common stains your tent might have (e.g., tar, tape, mud, acid rain buildup, tree stains/sap). • TIP 2: Location, location, location! Different climates should be considered; what works in Boston may not work in Shreveport or Los Angeles. Certain kinds of deposits on tents can build up over time; it might be worth your time to assess and evaluate the stains that are unique to your area so that you can make a better decision as to how best to treat them. BONUS TIP An important note about rinsing your tents: When cleaning your tents, it is very important to completely rinse all chemicals and cleaning solutions. You might notice the effects of inefficient rinsing in the threads as they will break down more quickly than normal. Also, chemical residue will attract airborne dust, dirtying tents quicker. Thorough rinsing will help extend the life of your tents, and — just an idea — using a tent washing machine is a great way to ensure both complete cleaning and rinsing.
For more information on the Tent OX Installation System, visit their website at tentox.com.
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