Aztec announces acquisition of Anza Tent Manufacturing
February 26, 2009

INDUSTRY POWERHOUSE AZTEC TENTS GAINS OWNERSHIP OF MANUFACTURING DIVISION OF ANZA TENT

TORRANCE, Calif. – Aztec Tents, one of the most innovative tent manufacturers in the United States, continues its strategic growth campaign with the acquisition of the manufacturing assets of Torrance, California based Anza Tents.

“The development of the relationship between our companies has grown to a point where we both can benefit fromthis acquisition,” said Anza Tents owner and CEO Ryan Choura. “We are now both able to focus on what we do best, serving the customers in our respective markets.”

Along with its existing brands and product lines, Aztec will continue to support and service the family of products formerly offered by Anza Tents including traditional frame tents, Fast Top Tents, traditional pole tents, Pavilion Frame Tents, EZ-Trac Structures, and Prestige High Peak Pole Tents.

“This is an exciting time for the team at Aztec,” said Aztec Tents’ National Sales Manager Alex Kouzmanoff. “We are embracing the changes that are occurring in our industry, and we look forward to earning the respect and business of the Anza clientele.”

Anza Event Rentals will continue developing its growing event rentals division, which serves greater Los Angeles and Orange County, Calif..

Aztec Tent will soon be exhibiting at “The Rental Show,” the annual trade show organized by the American Rental Association. The 2009 exhibit will be held March 2-5 in Atlanta, Georgia.

About Aztec Tents

An innovative leader within the international tenting marketplace, Aztec Tents has embarked upon a strategic growth campaign, which has included the expansion of its East Coast U.S. operation, the addition of its first two international sales representatives, the establishment of a nationwide distribution alliance with Losberger U.S., and the introduction of its industry first “Compatible-Plus” product line.

Aztec excels in providing superior-quality products throughout the special events industry. Since 1966, Aztec Tents has produced award-winning tents and structures for event rental companies, hotels, country clubs, caterers, award shows, governments and other custom, offsite event locations. Aztec is one of the largest tent manufacturers in the United States and employs a growing collection of worldwide tent professionals, with exclusive representatives throughout the U.S., Europe and Australia. The company’s extensive service team includes sales, production, engineering and manufacturing personnel to support each product.

Aztec Tents has been honored with several “International Achievement Awards” for its outstanding specialty fabric’s projects, including the Outstanding Achievement Award in the tent-manufacturing category. Aztec’s outstanding customer service has been noted in leading industry publications including Event Solutions and Rental Management.

For more information please visit www.aztectents.com or call (800) 228-3687.