Fred’s Tents and Canopies manufactures commercial and industrial tents, and has been doing so for more than 35 years. Founded by Fred and Linda Tracy after Fred began making tents for himself and fellow craft-fair artisans, the company grew from a garage operation to an 87,000-square-foot facility in Waterford, New York. It is known for custom tent manufacturing and its Stillwater sectional sailcloth tent line.
Advantage Tent Fittings, IncFounded in 1991 as a Central and Southern Ohio tent-rental business, Advantage Tent Fittings now manufactures and distributes commercial and military tent components, event-rental supplies, and custom sewn or heat-sealed products. The family-owned company makes many of its products at its Southern Ohio factory, drawing on in-house woodworking, metalworking, and industrial sewing capabilities. It also supports custom and private-label work beyond the tent trade, including sewn covers and enclosures for industrial and fire-service applications.CHILLICOTHE, OH
Anchor Industries IncFounded in 1892 as an Ohio River supply house, Evansville’s Anchor Industries now makes American-made fabric products and engineered frame structures, including event tents, shade systems and commercial shelters. Still family-owned and operated through five generations, the company employs 300 skilled workers across more than 350,000 square feet of production capacity. Its products are used by event professionals, commercial businesses and the U.S. military, continuing a history that began with waterproof canvas covers for steamboats.HARRISON, OH
Imperial Tent CompanyImperial Tent Company manufactures party and event tents for corporate gatherings, outdoor activities, and tent retailers, with personalized options that put a customer’s branding and colors on the shelter. The company says it has 20 years of tent-manufacturing experience, and its defining construction detail is the heat-sealed seam, designed to prevent leakage. Its American-made, flame-resistant vinyl meets NFPA 701 and California State Fire Marshal requirements.COLDWATER, OH
TopTec Products, IncLaunched in 1986, TopTec Products manufactures event tents for the special-event rental industry at a 140,000-square-foot facility. Its frame, keder-frame, pole and tension systems are designed for repeat field use, while its in-house design team develops custom structures such as the Monoslope keder-frame tent for challenging venues. TopTec also runs Tent School, giving rental crews hands-on training in tent safety and installation.MELVILLE, NY