Event and Party Tents are a great way for event coordinators to extend the life of hosting outdoor events. Especially in Canada when it can be so cold and snowy, Tents offer a great alternative to an indoor event – but only when they're properly heated so guests are comfortable. Though we don't personally sell party tent heaters, our customers are leading party rental companies and tent rental companies who are potentially looking to purchase a party tent heater. We're interested in helping our customers make informed decisions regarding ANY of the purchases they make for their businesses– regardless of whether we sell it or not. Because of this, we're answering the important question Who sells the best party tent heaters in Canada?

L.B. White Tent Heaters

Based in Onalaska, Wisconsin, L.B White is a manufacturer of propane, natural gas and kerosene heaters for a wide variety of industries including tent environments. Founded in 1952, they offer direct fired forced air, radiant and indirect fired heaters in a arrangement of heat outputs, ignition types and installation options. Designed and approved to be placed either inside or outside a tent space, they also have a full line of tent heater ducting accessories to help tent rental and party rental companies create custom solutions for their customers.

Flagro Portable Heaters

Based in St. Catharine's, Ontario, Flagro Industries is a manufacturer of portable heaters, commercial bbq grills, propane torches and air movers. They have a wide variety of commercial portable direct fired heaters and indirect fired heaters which range in BTU/hr from 85,000 to 1,500,000. Founded in 1978, Flagro offers heaters in oil, diesel, propane or natural gas fuel types.

Frost Fighter

Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Frost Fighter manufactures heaters from 200,000 to 1.5 million BTU in propane/natural gas or oil/diesel. They claim on their website that they set the industry standard with proven reliability in the harshest environments from the Andes Mountains to the most Northern regions of Canada and Alaska. In business for over 35 years, Frost Fighter has 4 indirect fired heaters available in the market while marketing two direct fired heaters to the market.

Hopefully this post sheds some light on who to go to and receive the best party tent heaters in the market.

2014 has been an exciting year for the National Event Supply Blog. We announced 5 new products and 3 new product lines including the 4.75" straight sloped bowl, 13.125" flat pizza plate, 11.125" square plate, propane patio heaters, a new folding chair dolly that seamlessly transfers from grass to pavement, a new line of wholesale tablecloths and crystal stemware. We were awarded Canadian Rental Association Ontario Division’s Supplier of the year. We invested in expanding our market as a restaurant supply in Toronto. We introduced a brand new site design and enhanced functionality including the ability to buy products online. We launched the NES Reliable Rhino Plastic Banquet Table collection – a proprietary folding table line manufactured to compete with MityLite ABS Plastic Tables at a 50% lower cost. We provided comprehensive coverage of the Rental Show 2014, the world's largest party rental, equipment rental and tool rental conference.

Over the course of the year thus far, more than twenty-five hundred readers visited our site. So what were the most popular posts of the first half of 2014?

10. How Strong are 60inch Round Plastic Folding Tables?

9. What to Expect at The Rental Show

8. It's Radiant Orchid! #2014ColorOfTheYear

7. Resin Chiavari Chairs vs. Wood Chiavari Chairs

6. How Much Weight Can Plastic Folding Tables Hold?

5. Where to Buy Wedding Linens Direct in Canada

4. How Much Weight Can a White Resin Folding Chair Hold?

3. How Much do Wedding Folding Chairs Cost in Canada?

2. How Much Do Chiavari Chairs Cost to Buy?

1. The Best Restaurant Supplies Store in Toronto

Did your favorite posts from the past 6 months make this list? If not, share them in the comments below -- and on social media!

National Event Supply, is proud to announce we have been named the Canadian Rental Association Ontario Division’s Supplier of the Year. Presented by the Ontario Board of the Canadian Rental Association (CRA) at the CRA Ontario Awards Banquet, National Event Supply received the award for its unending support of the party rental industry through leadership, first class customer service and quality event equipment such as folding tables, chiavari chairs, white resin folding chairs, event linens and much more.

The Supplier of the Year award is presented annually to the Associate Member who is a leader in supplying products, knowledge, is dedicated to the advancement of the rental industry and regularly supports the Association. Suppliers were voted on by CRA peers through online submission and during the January Canadian Rental Association Ontario Meeting. Suppliers eligible for consideration in this category include all registered Associate Members of the CRA across the country including equipment suppliers, tool suppliers and party rental suppliers in the industry.

"National Event Supply has shown members in the Ontario Division of Canadian Rental Association they are committed to providing the party rental industry with both increased customer support in the form of new inventory such as event linens and outdoor patio heaters as well as ensuring their customer’s maintain the ability to rent out quality products that will enhance their reputation. We applaud their efforts and look forward to their continued success," said Dale Brinklow, President, CRA Ontario.

For more information regarding the award, please refer to the full press release.

Spring Comes Early with Propane Patio Heaters

We’ve been busy this winter sourcing new products to offer our party rental and restaurant clients to help them differentiate themselves. In addition to bringing in stretch table covers to fit 6 ft. tables, stretch table covers to fit 8 ft. tables, stretch table covers to fit highboy tables, round polyester linens, and rectangular polyester linens, we are pleased to announce the addition of the NES Reliable Commercial Outdoor Patio Heaters to Canada.

This propane patio heater has been tested by one of the largest party rental companies in North America, Raphael’s Party Rental, and has been outfitted with wheels and handles to make transportation and movement easy. Also suitable for restaurant use, these outdoor patio heaters make a stylish and contemporary addition to any dining patio.

Additional features include:

• Available in Charcoal Gray or Bronze
• Runs on 20lb (standard bbq size) propane tank
• 8mm thick metal throughout heater
• Clear glass fire tube, made with Borosilicate glass is 4" diameter and resistant to high heat and shattering
• Reinforced mesh screen
• Easy start, electric ignition