EMERALD PEACOCK BAR:

 

BARK IN THE PARK

Calling all dog lovers! Bedouin Tents was very proud to once again be a part of the Purina Bark in the Park. This year the event was held in Melbourne at Alma Park on Saturday 18^th April and then in Sydney at Prince Alfred Park on Saturday 2^nd May. The day was filled with pooch pampering, dog wash & spa, food sampling and other activities. Bedouin Tents provided our fabulous Freeform tents for both the Dog Spa & food sampling areas and arranged instant marquees for the people food vendors. Both events were a huge success and we’re looking forward to being involved again next year.

 

Bedouinflex passes European DIN4102 fire standards - Tuesday, 21 April 2009

Bedouin Freeform Tents revolutionary Bedouinflex waterproof stretch fabric has passed the stringent European and German fire standard tests DIN4102 with the B2 classification.

The tests were administered by Centexbel laboratories in Brussels and are based on strict European and German standards DIN4102, which is the most stringent European standard for the building industry, marquees and outdoor coverings.

The tests for B2 classification comprise two test methods administered to test the fire characteristics of the Bedounflex stretch fabric. The test specimen is initially put on a specimen holder that is hung in a test cabinet. A burner flame is applied to it for 15s and the time to reach a marked point is measured. In the second stage the burning droplets are observed by means of a paper placed under the specimen. The fabric supplied by Bedouin Freeform Tents was exposed to a flame for a period of 15 seconds, at a 45° angle, after which the flame was defused. The spread of burn is measured and timed to meet the 150mm. For all the Bedouinflex spread of the burn was only an average of 20mm in breadth and length during that testing time. The most important result of this test was that there was no flaming debris where observed during or after the test. Flaming debris can spread a fire, and dramatically increase the risk to life and property, so to have a fabric and a tent that will not spread a fire is absolutely essential.

“The testing confirms our position as the most advanced waterproof stretch marquee on the market and it is proof positive that Bedouin Freeform Tents are the only supplier of stretch marquees that comply fully with all of International Building codes and regulations.” Comments CEO Stuart Johnstone

The Freeform Tents and clear span stretch marquees manufactured by Bedouin Freeform Tents in Australia have gone through an incredibly rigorous research and development process for years now to formulate a fire-safe fabric in accordance with Australian, European and North American fire standards.

 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORUNITES

Melbourne:        Casual Tent installer. Ideally to begin 2-3 days per week with a view to increase up to 4-5 days over summer. Training will be provided however a strong work ethic and a love of outdoors work is a must. Please contact Natalie Flint on: 03 9466 7031 or via email at nat@bedouintents.com.au

Sydney:            Casual Tent installer. Ideally to begin 2-3 days per week with a view to increase up to 4-5 days over summer. Training will be provided however a strong work ethic and a love of outdoors work is a must. Please contact Laura Murphy on: 02 9400 7333 or via email at laura@bedouintents.com.au

Update - New Brisbane & Gold Coast Office

Well it’s now been a year since we last updated this exciting feature. Where did the time go?

We have undergone quite a few changes in our little company but one thing still remains the same, our dedication to provide outstanding products and services for each and every event, big, small, indoor, outdoor, public or private.

Exciting new expansion:

BRISBANE & GOLD COAST OFFICE IS NOW OPEN!

If you’re having an event in the sunshine state, Alex Hughes will be able to transform your space into a magical Bedouin Paradise. While we’re primarily servicing the Gold Coast & Brisbane areas, the new QLD office allows us to truly service any client up and down the East Coast.

MELBOURNE:

Nat Flint, Melbourne Branch Manager has now settled in to the brand new, permanent location in Melbourne’s northern suburb of Bundoora at the prestigious University Hill Complex. The branch is continuing to grow from strength to strength and with our associations with industry groups such as MEA, as well as developing great relationships with many of Melbourne’s key event planners, venue operators and even other event hire companies, Nat’s network in Melbourne is growing by the day. Since our last blog, Nat has also given birth to her second child, Charlie in May 2008.

SYDNEY:

Laura Murphy, Sydney Branch Manager took over from Rochana Perri in July 2008. Laura has many years of experience working in a variety of hospitality positions, including Functions Manager at a prestigious venue on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Laura is a wonderful asset to Bedouin Tents and we’re lucky to have her on board.

Stuart Johnstone and his wife Penny also expanded the Bedouin clan a little more last August when they welcomed a new baby girl, their first baby into their lives. Little Danielle will no doubt be putting up tents just as soon as she can walk.

So now that you’re up to date with our staff, we should tell you about some of the exciting events we’ve had the privilege of working on.

New Colour:

Our fantastic colour range now includes LIME GREEN. This was a much anticipated addition to our existing colour range and we can now offer our full range of Freeform Tents & Echidna Pods in 8 different colours: Lime Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, Sand, Burnt Orange, Black & White (light grey).

Our new Lime Green tents have been used as promotional marquees for company’s such as V Energy drinks at the Future Music Festival + Oxfam at the finish line of the Melbourne Trailwalkers event.

Echidna Pods:

You will have seen in our first blog that our long awaited Echidna Pod range of marquees were about to be released. The response to these innovative & eye catching structures has been phenomenal. They are currently available in sizes 5m x 5m or 7m x 7m with larger versions set to be released later this year. The Echidna’s are completely modular and can be joined together to accommodate even the biggest spaces.

Event organisers at Field dayz music festival in Sydney used 6 Echidna Pods side by side to create the biggest & most colourful bar ever seen at a music festival in Australia.

Employment Opportunities:

Our current Melbourne tent installers, Phil Moore & Matthew Smith will soon be packing their bags to go travelling through Asia, before heading home to the UK.

This does mean that there will be an opening for a new tent installer to take over the reins from next month (May). If you’re hard working and love to work outdoors, with a passion for the Events Industry, please contact Nat Flint at: nat@bedouintents.com.au

WINTER SPECIALS:

We now have some extraordinary winter special available for the May to August. If you’re currently on our Newsletter Mailing list you will have been sent these specials already. If you’re not, sign up to our newsletter today and you too can take advantage of discounted Bedouin Freeform Tents or Marquees at your next event.