National Structures & Event Services

What National Structures & Event Services does

National Structures & Event Services is a private U.S.-based provider of engineered temporary structures and turnkey event infrastructure, organized as a subsidiary of The RK Group (founded 1949). The company rents structure tents (up to 50m wide), high peak tents, multi-story/double-decker tents, engineered tension tents, and an integrated mobile assets fleet (kitchen, dishwashing, restroom/shower, laundry, command centers, generators, RVs). It maintains over 3 million square feet of structure tenting inventory and operates regional hubs in San Antonio, TX (Central) and Phoenix, AZ (Western), with verified deployments in North America, Poland, and Botswana.

The company serves four end-markets through dedicated divisions: Deployment Services (military, disaster relief, construction), Sports & Entertainment (PGA TOUR, NFL/F1 hospitality, music festivals), Illusions Phoenix (private events, weddings, galas, corporate), and Structures Depot (a dealer partnership program that rents large-profile inventory at 50-90% of market rate). Revenue is generated through quote-based rental fees for structures, mobile assets, and ancillary services including HVAC, lighting, power, flooring, staging, seating, culinary, and in-house design/branding. Government and military contracts (e.g., LOGCAP V EUCOM, Texas National Guard, multiple U.S. Army installations) represent a recurring anchor vertical, while private and sporting events drive volume.

Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by regional offices, a centralized phone line (1-833-4-RKTENT), inbound inquiry forms, and the Structures Depot channel program. The business is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds; ownership resides entirely within The RK Group conglomerate.

Name

National Structures & Event Services

Legal name

National Structures Events & Services

Website

https://nationaltents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Structures & Event Services rents engineered tents, multi-story structures, and mobile assets (kitchens, restrooms, command centers) for events and government deployments across North America, operating as a subsidiary of The RK Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Tent and Temporary Structure Rentals

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI), Catering Equipment, Rentals & Setup (Non-decor) (HSACAGAL), Event Signage, Props & Custom Installations (HSACAOAG), Off-Premise / Mobile Event Catering (THAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Tent rental services
• Temporary structures
• Event tenting
• Mobile assets fleet
• Structure tenting

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tent and Structure Rentals: Rental of various tent types (structure tents, tension tents, high peak tents, multi-level tents) and temporary structures for events and deployments. Scalable solutions for events of any size.
2. Structures Depot Partnership Program: Three-tiered rental program enabling event rental dealers to expand inventory without capital outlay. Partners pay percentage of market rate (50-90%) for access to inventory.
3. Mobile Assets and Equipment Rentals: Rental of mobile assets including kitchen trailers, dishwashing trailers, restroom/shower trailers, laundry trailers, ADA compliant units, command centers, RVs, generators, and power distribution equipment.
4. Deployment and Base Camp Services: Turnkey base camp facilities for disaster relief, military operations, and construction sites including billeting, food service, medical facilities, and operational support.
5. Event Services and Support: Full-service event support including climate control, lighting, power, flooring, staging, seating, culinary services, and branding/fabrications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

National Structures & Event Services is a full-service tenting and temporary structure rental company providing scalable, customizable structures and turnkey event solutions across North America. The company operates through four specialized divisions—Deployment Services, Sports & Entertainment, Illusions Phoenix, and Structures Depot—serving events of any size from small private gatherings to large-scale military deployments. Core offerings include structure tents (up to 50 meters wide), high peak tents, multi-story double decker tents, engineered tension tents, mobile assets, climate control, lighting, power, flooring, culinary services, and custom branding.

Product overview

National Structures Events & Services is a physical tenting and temporary structure rental company providing full-service solutions for events, deployments, and commercial applications across North America. The company operates through four specialized divisions: Deployment Services (military, disaster relief, construction site tenting with mobile assets), Sports & Entertainment (professional sporting events and music festivals), Illusions Phoenix (private events, weddings, corporate functions), and Structures Depot (partnership program for event rental dealers). The core product portfolio includes Structure Tents, High Peak Tents, Multi-Story Tents, and Engineered Tension Tents, supported by mobile asset fleets, climate control, lighting/power, culinary services, and custom branding/design capabilities. The company maintains over 3 million square feet of structure tenting inventory across Western (Phoenix, AZ) and Central (San Antonio, TX) regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structure Tents Engineered tent structures featuring large unobstructed interior spaces with wide width options (up to 50 meters) and modular lengths. Built with box beam or I-beam framework supporting fabric roof, suitable for large-scale events and longer-term applications. Popular for large-scale events and various other applications.
• High Peak Tents Classic tent shape with larger internal space due to lack of central pole. Uses cross cables and frame tension with optional central peak above floor, creating continuous internal space. Easy to set up and maintain.
• Multi-Story Tents (Double Decker) Premium multi-level tent structures that maximize footprint by doubling usable space. Ideal for sporting events and music festivals as centerpiece spectator seating with customizable lengths and accessories.
• Engineered Tension Tents Budget-friendly tent option with elegant lines, rated for 70-mph winds. Features simplest setup process with base plates for side poles and center peaks.
• Mobile Assets Fleet Vehicle fleet delivering mobile capabilities including kitchen trailers, dishwashing trailers, restroom/shower trailers, laundry trailers, ADA combo trailers, production/RV trailers, vacuum trucks, generators, and mobile command centers.
• Climate Control, Lighting & Power Services HVAC solutions, power generators, and functional/decorative lighting options for tented events to maintain comfort and atmosphere.
• Design Studio & Branding Services In-house custom event branding services including custom banners, decals, vehicle wraps, prints on metal/wood/glass/acrylic, large format prints, event signage, murals, wall graphics, props, and professional installation.
• Culinary Services Full-service culinary and food service operations for events, including on-site food service, temporary dining facilities, and hospitality catering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported Boleslawiec, Poland with Berry Compliant billeting for 200+ military personnel with full ECU, HVAC, and maintenance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Event Rental Dealers (via Structures Depot)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStructures Depot division partners with local event rental dealers across the nation to provide access to over 3 million sq. ft. of structure tenting inventory. Dealers can expand available inventory without capital investment, keeping their own inventory in rotation while serving larger projects. The partnership enables dealers to service national holiday events, construction support, and base camp requirements.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Weatherhaven: Provider of rapidly deployable soft-walled shelter systems and base camp solutions for military, humanitarian, and resource-sector customers—comparable to National Structures' disaster relief and military base camp deployments.
• HDT Global: Manufacturer of military shelters, base camp systems, and expeditionary equipment for defense and homeland security—overlaps with National Structures' military billeting and DFAC operations.
• Aztec Tents: One of the largest U.S. event tent rental companies offering structure tents, high-peak tents, and clearspan structures for corporate, social, and sporting events—directly overlapping with National Structures' core tent rental offering.
• Losberger De Boer: Global manufacturer and renter of large-scale temporary and semi-permanent structures for events, sports, and military applications—directly comparable to National Structures' large-footprint engineered tent offerings.
• Alaska Structures: Designer and supplier of engineered fabric structures for military, disaster response, and commercial customers worldwide—directly comparable to National Structures' Deployment Services division on Berry Compliant military billeting and base camp work.
• Mahaffey USA: Major U.S. tent and event rental provider with a large structure tent inventory, climate control, flooring, and staging capabilities—closely mirroring National Structures' full-service event rental model.
• US Shelter: U.S. provider of temporary and semi-permanent shelter systems for government, disaster response, and commercial customers—competes directly with National Structures' Deployment Services offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Sunbelt Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America with a tent and event services division—competes with National Structures in commercial and event tenting as part of a much broader equipment rental portfolio.
• United Rentals: World's largest equipment rental company with broad event and site services capabilities—competes as a broad incumbent with significant pricing power in markets where it overlaps with National Structures.
• WillScot: Publicly traded leader in mobile office and modular space leasing with a growing event and temporary structure footprint—comparable to National Structures' mobile assets fleet and large-scale temporary structure work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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