carpa

What carpa does

Carpa Supply is a privately-held U.S. manufacturer and direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer of commercial tents, canopies, shade structures, and related event and industrial accessories. Founded in Miami, Florida, the company operates three strategically located factories in the Miami area, a headquarters and warehouse in North Miami Beach, and an outreach distribution center in New Jersey. Its product line spans commercial frame tents (8' to 50' wide), high-peak/crown-style tents, pole tents (via the Florida Tent Supply spin-off), replacement tops and sidewalls, greenhouse and patio shade structures, carports, welding booths, disaster-relief shelters, tablecloths, climate-control accessories, and boat/ATV covers — primarily serving event-tent rental companies, restaurants, churches, contractors, agricultural operators, circus promoters, and disaster-relief buyers.

The company's core technology centers on commercial-grade anodized T6 aluminum tubing (marine-quality, rust-proof) with a proprietary Quick-Pin push-button assembly system that enables tool-free setup, and a hybrid twin-tube frame design for 30'–50' wide tents intended to prevent sagging common in single-tube competitors. All vinyl fabrics (14–22 oz.) carry NFPA-701 (and California Title 19 for drapes) flame-retardant certification, and products are designed to be dimensionally compatible with other major West-Coast tent manufacturers, allowing customers to expand or replace existing inventory.

The business model is e-commerce-first direct-to-consumer sales with phone and email support (toll-free 1-844-756-4495, Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM Eastern), supplemented by B2B discounts, volume pricing above 50 units, and combined-order thresholds above $10,000. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time product sales (no subscription or rental model), with a spin-off division, Florida Tent Supply (floridatent.com), handling pole tents and galvanized steel frames not listed on the main site. Distribution is restricted to the Continental United States (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories) for online purchases, with local pickup available at the North Miami Beach facility.

Name

carpa

Legal name

Carpa Supply

Website

https://carpasupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Carpa Supply is a privately-held, Miami-based manufacturer and e-commerce retailer of commercial frame tents, pole tents, shade structures, and event accessories sold direct to event-rental, hospitality, agricultural, and industrial buyers across the Continental United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Tents and Event Structures

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA)

Keywords

• Commercial frame tents
• Tent replacement covers
• Event canopy structures
• Tent anchoring hardware
• Flame retardant linens

Headquarters

HQ city

North Miami Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tent and Structure Sales: One-time purchase of commercial frame tents, pole tents, shade structures, carports, and greenhouse structures. Products available in various sizes (8' to 50' wide) with standard and custom configurations. Revenue generated through direct product sales with pricing varying by size, material grade, and customization options.
2. Replacement Tops and Sidewalls: Sale of vinyl tent tops, sidewalls, and replacement covers. Products offered in various colors, fabrics (13-22 Oz), and configurations (1-piece or expandable). Accessories include cathedral/window, clear, solid, and mesh sidewall options.
3. Anchoring and Hardware Accessories: Sale of tent stakes (double-head forged steel), ratchet straps, water drum/barrel anchors, frame fittings, adjustable legs, tubing, and other hardware. Various pack sizes available for commercial and industrial use.
4. Event Linen and Tablecloths: Sale of flame retardant polyester tablecloths (round, square, rectangular), napkins, table runners, and chair covers. Products meet NFPA-701 standards and are manufactured in the USA. Bulk packs available with free shipping.
5. Climate Control and Specialty Products: Sale of Zubri portable radiant heaters, Versa-Kool pole-mounted circulation fans, misting systems, and climate control accessories. Also includes welding booths, disaster relief products, and specialty enclosure products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Carpa Supply designs, manufactures, and sells commercial-grade frame tents, pole tents, high-peak tents, replacement vinyl tops and sidewalls, shade/patio/greenhouse structures, carports, welding booths, climate control accessories, anchoring hardware, and event linens. Products are made in three Miami-area factories using marine-grade anodized T6 aluminum tubing with a proprietary Quick-Pin push-button assembly system and hybrid twin-tube construction, with vinyl fabrics meeting NFPA-701 fire codes.

Product overview

Carpa Supply offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial-grade tent and event products manufactured in the USA. The core product line centers on Frame Tents (available in 8' to 50' widths with anodized T6 aluminum frames featuring Quick-Pin tool-free assembly), High-Peak Frame Tents using Crown-Style design for versatility, and replacement Tent Tops/Covers (8-22 oz. vinyl with sun blockout and flame retardancy). Supporting products include Tent Sidewalls (solid, cathedral/window, clear, mesh), Marquee Gable-Style Frame Tents, Disaster Relief Tents, Carports/Car Wash Structures, Patio and Greenhouse Shade Structures, Welding Booths (8'x8' to 20'x20'), Tablecloths/Linen (100% flame retardant polyester), and Climate Control products (heaters, misting fans, circulation fans). Accessories encompass Anchoring/Frame Parts (stakes, ratchet straps, fittings), Holiday/Theme products, Boat/Jet-Ski/ATV Covers, and Tent Liners/Drapes. A spin-off division, Florida Tent Supply, handles pole tents and galvanized steel frame tents. The company operates three Miami-area factories with headquarters in North Miami Beach, Florida and a distribution center in New Jersey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Frame Tents

Quantifiable outcome

• Frame assembly time reduced to 15-45 minutes depending on tent size with Quick-Pin system
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Florida Tent SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarpa Supply's Miami-based spin-off division specializing in pole tents and other styles of frame tents not listed on the Carpa Supply website. Operates at floridatent.com with separate contact ([email protected], 1-844-756-4495). Represents an integral part of Carpa Supply's product expansion strategy.
• Various U.S. Tent Event Accessory ManufacturersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarpa Supply has negotiated representative agreements with major U.S. companies manufacturing tent-event accessory products including portable heaters, fans, evaporative coolers, stakes, water-barrels, ratchet straps, and table & chair linen. These partnerships allow Carpa Supply to offer complementary products and pass cost savings to customers as a value-added service.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TentCraft: US-based custom tent and structure manufacturer producing commercial-grade frame tents, pop-ups, and custom event structures. Comparable to Carpa's aluminum frame tent manufacturing with custom configurability.
• Aztec Tents: Commercial frame tent and clearspan structure manufacturer serving event rental, commercial, and industrial customers. Competes directly with Carpa in the frame tent segment with overlapping aluminum-frame product lines.
• American Tent: US manufacturer of commercial frame tents and event structures serving party rental companies and event professionals. Directly comparable product line to Carpa's frame tents and accessories.
• TopTec Event & Structure: UK-based manufacturer with US operations producing high-end clearspan and temporary structures for events, sports, and industrial applications. Comparable to Carpa in commercial event structure manufacturing with broader clearspan capabilities.
• Losberger: Global commercial tent and clearspan structure manufacturer with US operations serving events, sports, and industrial markets. Comparable to Carpa in commercial frame tent manufacturing, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• Celina Tent: Established Ohio-based commercial tent manufacturer producing frame tents, pole tents, sidewalls, and accessories for the event rental industry. Closely comparable to Carpa's product portfolio and direct-to-rental-operator GTM model.
• Anchor Industries: One of the largest US commercial tent manufacturers, producing frame tents, pole tents, clearspan structures, and fabric buildings for events, sports, and industrial use. Directly comparable to Carpa across core product categories and target customer base of commercial event rental companies.
• Mahaffey USA: Manufacturer of tents, staging, and event infrastructure including clearspan structures and frame tents. Direct competitor in the commercial event structure market with comparable customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Outdoors: Diversified outdoor recreation company owning camping and tent brands (Eureka!, etc.). Adjacent incumbent operating in the broader outdoor/tent category but focused on consumer camping rather than commercial event structures.

Emerging players

• GenTent: Niche manufacturer of tent canopies and enclosures for generators and outdoor equipment. Adjacent to Carpa's tent/enclosure manufacturing with overlapping vinyl fabric and frame engineering capabilities but focused on a narrower use case.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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