The company announces the acquisition of 22,000m² of land adjacent to the current 42,000m² production facility.  The new site will provide adequate additional space for future expansion. The first phase is set for completion in February 2012 with the construction of a 2,600m² state-of-the-art PVC cover making facility.

HTS Australia was recognized with the 2011 International Achievement Award (IAA) for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications.

The company received an Outstanding Achievement Award for it’s project The Absolute Structure. The project was recognized in the competition’s Tent manufacturing & design category.

The ceremony took place at the IFAI Expo Americas 2011 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Md. on October 25.The annual IFAI Expo Americas is the largest specialty fabrics trade show in the Americas, and for more than six decades, IAA has recognized excellence in design and innovation, highlighting truly spectacular work in the specialty fabrics industry. .

Detailed project description available at http://www.ifaipublications.com/iaa/articles/2011_2719_absolute_structure.html

Innovative Temporary Space Systems – TENT EXPO 2010.

The 2010 TENT-EXPO took place between 17-20 November 2010 at  the Wächtersbach exhibition ground, Germany.

The exhibition attracted more than 2,000 visitors who travelled from around the world for the four day event. There were many good reasons for visiting 2010 TENT-EXPO the company presented several new innovative structures for the rental industry  and also celebrated the official launch of the new CARBON-TENT-series.

The 2010 TENT -EXPO showcased the complete range of tent systems and accessory  products available. In addition, the ever growing exhibition hall proved sucessful for both  visitors and the trade suppliers who travelled from around the globe to exhibit their event industry related products.These included  linings, heating, air conditioning, furniture, cover cleaning machines, rental software programmes and much more.  

We extend our gratitude to all existing clients and prospective customers who honoured us by visiting the TENT EXPO 2010 in such large numbers. We thank all who visited and trust the experience proved both informative and enjoyable.

Heinz Röder

HTS Hocker was recognized with the 2010 International Achievement Award (IAA) presented by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications.

HTS Hocker received an Outstanding Achievement Award for its Super GP Shade Structures project. The project was recognized in the competition’s Tent Manufacturing category.

The award ceremony took place at IFAI Expo Americas 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., where the annual trade event ran from Oct. 27-29. IFAI Expo is the largest specialty fabrics trade show in the Americas.

For more than six decades, the IFAI International Achievement Awards (IAA) has recognized excellence in design and innovation, highlighting truly spectacular work in the specialty fabrics industry.

This year marks the 63rd annual IAA competition. Entrants were encouraged to submit projects and compete in 29 categories. In all, IFAI received 383 entries from 13 countries. Entries were judged by industry experts, editors, architects, educators and design professionals who were selected for their knowledge in a particular field of study or product area. Winners were selected based on complexity, design, workmanship, uniqueness and function.

Detailed project description available at http://www.ifaipublications.com/iaa/articles/2105_supergp.html