Open Air Business August/September 2018

INDUSTRY NEWS
The Showman’s Show 2018 continued
PapaShop – Stand 271
PapaShop, sister company to PapaKåta
(provider of teepees and US Sperry
Tents in the UK) is launching PapaFlex,
a range of durable event matting. Ideal
for outdoor events, as a temporary
structure floor covering and for use
on external terraces, it looks like
traditional sisal but is made from highdensity
twisted polypropylene strands
so is lighter in weight and robust.
In addition to PapaFlex event
matting, PapaShop also supplies
furniture, lighting and accessories
for events. All the products have
been developed by in-house product
designers and created for longevity, at
affordable prices. www.papashop.co.uk
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OPAS – Stand 26
Do you own, rent or
manufacture tents or
marquees? If so, then you
need these guys in your little
black book. OPAS has been
the supplier of choice for
textile and marine fasteners
since 1889, with a huge
range of products and tools
available from stock.
The company has been
appointed as an authorised UK distributor for true
VELCRO® Brand Hook and Loop products and is a key
distributor for DOT press studs, turnbuttons, Lift the
Dot and Veltex fasteners. UK-made Tenax and LOXX
fasteners, Hipkiss Beaver Brand sail eyelets and rings,
plus Duraflex plastic buckles, snaps and loops also
feature in its huge inventory. www.opas.co.uk
Morris Site Machinery – Stand 198
Suppliers of robust lighting towers and super silent, fuel
efficient generators, fifth-generation family business
group Morris used last year’s show for the first public
demonstrations of Halo, a powerful anti-glare lamp head.
Fitting onto the SMC TL90 lighting towers, Halo delivers
360 degrees 1200W diffused light from four 300W LED
quadrants for even spread in all conditions. The company
also showcased the TL60 Trolley Light, which can be
handled by a single operator for indoor or outdoor use,
and power generation products from SMC, Inmesol and
Denyo. www.morrismachinery.co.uk
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Bed-Stay – Stand 170
Portable hostel style beds for festival and events providing
comfortable accommodation for attendees or crew. Features include
black out curtains, lockable storage with internal electrical outlets
for laptops, and bedside USB ports for charging devices or for use
with compatible lamps and fans. The Bed-Stay units can be set up in
almost any tent, hall or building in just 10 minutes per unit.
The concept of the traditional 'bedstede' or closet bed was
common in the 19th century in Dutch farmhouses with many
advantages. This concept has now been completely modernised
providing an excellent solution for affordable accommodation at
events. www.bed-stay.com
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CNSE – Stand 148
CNSE Events has more than 40 years’ experience when it
comes to providing mobile solutions for construction and
events in France, now they’re bringing all that expertise to
the UK market, launching at the Showman’s Show.
The friendly team, who have made their name in
the manufacturing of mobile and static toilet and
accommodation units, has a wealth of event knowledge
when it comes to events. Based in Lyon, CNSE take care of
everything in-house, from the design and creation of the
units, to the manufacturing, transport and logistics. That
means the only limit when it comes to creating the perfect
unit is your imagination. www.cnse-partner.co.uk
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