Tent Renters Supply

What Tent Renters Supply does

Tent Renters Supply is a Tampa, Florida-based manufacturer of commercial-grade tents and tent components, founded in 1980 and operating across all 50 U.S. states plus select international markets. The company produces both engineered (wind-rated per ASCE 7-10) and non-engineered tents spanning High Peak, Hip Roof, Rope and Pole, and frame-style configurations, with widths from 10' to 40'. Core manufacturing capabilities include vinyl fabrication, aluminum frame fabrication, and in-house custom graphic printing using Nazdar inks welded directly onto tent tops and valances. The proprietary KL1TRAC conversion system (launched 2020) allows customers to upgrade traditional frame tents to structure-style tops without replacing existing inventory.

The business operates on a factory-direct model with no distributor middlemen. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales across three streams: tent and frame systems ($502-$26,430), parts and accessories ($1.10-$1,038), and quote-based custom manufacturing requiring a 50% deposit. Pricing is unit-based with phone consultation required for large items and custom orders; engineered documentation services are sold separately at $300-$4,000. Go-to-market combines a 126-SKU e-commerce storefront (tentsupply.com) with a phone-driven consultative sales channel (800-865-5064), supplemented by Ascentium-based customer financing and an educational blog targeting top-of-funnel search traffic.

The company serves four primary verticals: rental centers (primary), carnival and festival operators (primary), hospitality venues including hotels, restaurants, and golf courses (primary), and government emergency management / disaster relief (secondary). Marquee customer outcomes include deployments at the Super Bowl and national amusement parks. The firm employs 11-50 people, is privately held with no disclosed outside investment, and complies with the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Name

Tent Renters Supply

Legal name

Tent Renters Supply

Website

https://tentsupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tent Renters Supply, founded in 1980 in Tampa, Florida, manufactures and sells engineered and non-engineered commercial tents, frames, and accessories directly to rental centers, carnival and festival operators, hospitality venues, and emergency management customers across all 50 US states and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Tent Manufacturing

NAICS

Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (31491)

akta.pro primary industry

Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Furniture & Shelter Systems (Tents, Tarps, Hammocks) Retail (CRAMAAAJ), Outdoor Event Equipment Rentals (Umbrellas, Patio Heaters, Fire Pits) (HSACAFAL)

Keywords

• Commercial tent manufacturing
• Event tent supplies
• Frame tent systems
• Custom event tents
• Tent accessories parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tent and Frame Sales: One-time sale of commercial tents including high peak tents, hip roof frame tents, rope and pole tents, and complete frame sets. Products sold as complete packages or individual components (tops only, frame only). Pricing ranges from under $100 for small accessories to over $26,000 for premium large-format packages.
2. Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts including connectors, pins, aluminum components, sidewalls, stakes, ratchets, repair tools, and installation accessories. Broad catalog of 126+ SKUs available for individual purchase to support tent maintenance and fleet operations.
3. Custom Manufacturing: Made-to-order custom tent solutions with customer-specified sizes, colors, vinyl weights, fire-rated materials, and custom graphic printing. Custom products require 50% payment prior to start of work with balance due upon shipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tent Renters Supply manufactures and supplies commercial tents (High Peak, Hip Roof Frame, Rope and Pole) along with aluminum frame sets, connectors and fittings, sidewalls, and tent accessories. The company offers custom manufacturing with tailored sizes, colors, vinyl weights, fire-rated materials, and graphic printing, plus the proprietary KL1TRAC conversion system. It also provides engineered document services for wind-rated compliance and disaster relief tents for emergency management. Products are sold factory-direct from its Tampa, FL facility with no middlemen.

Product overview

Tent Renters Supply is a tent manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of commercial event tent products. Their core offerings include High Peak Tents, Hip Roof Frame Tents, and Rope and Pole Tents, along with essential components such as Aluminum Frame Sets, Connectors and Fittings, and Accessories including pins, stakes, repair tools, and rain gutters. The company also provides specialty products like the KL1TRAC conversion system for transitioning from traditional frame tents to structure-style products, Custom Event Tents with graphic printing services, and Disaster Relief Tents for emergency management. Their products serve rental centers, carnival and festival operators, hospitality venues (restaurants, hotels, golf courses), and disaster response organizations. The company operates on a made-to-order basis with a large manufacturing facility in Tampa, FL.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High Peak Tents Frame tents with a dramatic center peak designed for weddings, corporate events, and upscale private parties, available in 10ft, 12ft, 15ft, and 20ft widths. Priced $689–$4,471.
• Hip Roof Frame Tents Hip Roof style frame tents including Premium Package, Sectional Tops, and 1 Piece Top configurations for rental centers and commercial events. Priced $1,022–$2,083 for standard; Premium Packages $3,927–$26,430.
• Rope and Pole Tents Traditional tent style using ropes and poles for support, including center pole caps and side pole caps in various pipe sizes. Used for festival and traditional event applications.
• Aluminum Frame Sets Complete aluminum frame sets for Hip Roof tents in 20', 30', and 40' widths, available in 2" Anodized and Double Barrel styles. Priced $2,299–$9,355.
• Tent Sidewalls Tent sidewalls available in various sizes and configurations for commercial tents. Priced $112.62–$589.60.
• Tent Accessories Cables, installation accessories, pins, rain gutters, repair tools, stakes, ratchets, and tent frame jacks. 21 products in catalog, priced $1.10–$1,038.
• Connectors and Fittings Commercial tent fittings and connectors including crowns, gable and marquee roof connectors, high peak connectors, hip roof connectors, table and railing connectors, and special connectors. 59 products in catalog.
• KL1TRAC Conversion System Proprietary conversion system that allows customers to transition from traditional frame tents to structure-style products while maximizing existing inventory. Includes a new crown and Keder Trac for structure-style benefits with existing frame systems, available from 10' to 40' widths.
• Custom Event Tents Custom manufactured event tents with company logos and graphics, including complete graphic services where logos and lettering are painted with Nazdar onto banners and welded onto tent tops or valances. Custom sizes, colors, vinyl weights, and fire-rated materials available; 50% deposit required to begin work.
• Disaster Relief Tents Emergency response tents including Drive Through Testing Shelters, Privacy Tents, and Frame Tents for triage, housing, and emergency management operations. Used during COVID-19 pandemic response and supported by 40+ years of disaster relief experience.
• Engineered Document Services Professional engineering certification for wind ratings using ASCE 7-10 guidance. Provides both nominal/base condition engineering documents and site-specific engineering plans. Wind ratings established based on tent structure, risk classification, anchoring methods, and location factors. Priced $300–$4,000.
• HH-66 Vinyl Cement Super-strong, waterproof, flexible vinyl cement for vinyl coated and vinyl laminated fabrics. Highly resistant to temperature and weather extremes. Made in USA. Sold as a tent repair tool.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products have been used for national amusement parks, large trade shows, outdoor events, weddings and even the Super Bowl
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Anchor Industries: US-based manufacturer of commercial and industrial tents, sidewalls and frames serving the same event rental, carnival and government end markets as Tent Renters Supply.
• Losberger De Boer: Global commercial event tent and temporary structure manufacturer with engineered product lines directly overlapping TRS's commercial, rental and event use cases.
• HTS TENTIQ: Large international tent manufacturer specializing in modular and engineered event structures, competing for the same rental fleet, hospitality and event customer base.
• Röder Group (Röder Zelt): European commercial event tent and temporary hall manufacturer with engineered product lines serving event rental and hospitality end markets similar to TRS.
• HDT Global: Manufacturer of engineered shelters and tent systems for government, military and disaster relief customers — overlapping with TRS's disaster relief and emergency management segment.
• Shelter Structures: Manufacturer of aluminum-frame clearspan and event tents competing directly with TRS in the commercial event and rental fleet market.
• Tentnology: Canadian custom tent manufacturer offering engineered frame and pole tents for the same rental, festival and event customer segments as TRS.
• Spantech: Manufacturer of aluminum-profile tent halls and temporary structures for events, exhibitions and sports, similar in engineered offering and customer base to TRS.

Emerging players

• Caravan Canopy: Manufacturer of pop-up and commercial canopies overlapping with TRS's commercial tent product line, though more weighted to consumer/small-event use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Allsite Structure Rentals: Larger temporary structure rental and installation provider serving similar commercial and government end customers as TRS, but operating at a different point in the value chain (rental vs. manufacturing).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tentsupplytampa
• Facebookfacebook.com/tentrenterssupply
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tent-renters-supply

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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