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Media Spotlight Shines on Tamis Products in Indianapolis

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Super Bowl week means high visibility for Tamis products.  Blockader crowd control barricades, many featuring jackets with the logos of high-profile sponsors, have been a common sight at “Radio Row” (at the JW Marriott Hotel) and at Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.  

More than 600 barrier jackets (vinyl covers which fit over crowd control barricades) featuring the logos of corporations such as Snickers, Castrol, Xbox Kinect, and Gatorade, were produced by The Tamis Corporation for use at numerous public events which lead up to the Sunday championship game.

More than 100 steel barriers are helping to designate space at the event’s traditional “Radio Row.”  This year, more than 108 radio stations from around the world are broadcasting live from the same room at the JW Marriott.

Tamis also supplied Snickers, Castrol and other companies with vinyl table covers, so that the sponsors’ logos would be visible at other corporate and media events.

All in all, Tamis has supplied more than 3,000 steel barriers, 300 crowd management stanchions, and 300 feet of temporary fencing being used at various events surrounding this year’s Super Bowl.

Tamis Barriers, Stanchions Line Up at Indianapolis Super Bowl Events

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Crowd control and line management products supplied by the Tamis Corporation’s Ally Rental Division will once again help make the 2012 Super Bowl (February 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana) a safer and more orderly event.

Tamis is a long-time supplier of crowd control barricades and stanchions to the Super Bowl.  At this year’s event, visitors and television viewers will see numerous Tamis products being employed.  More than 3,000 steel barriers, rented from Ally Rental, will help manage crowds in and around the stadium and at numerous public and private events associated with the Super Bowl, such as the “NFL Experience” fan event. 

Additionally, more than 300 portable retractable belt stanchions will be used to create visible and efficient waiting lines on the grounds.  More than 300 feet of temporary fencing panels purchased from Tamis will also create visible perimeters at various locations.

A number of the crowd control barricades will feature barrier jackets produced by Tamis.  Visitors will see these “ground level billboards” on barrier jackets or table covers featuring the logos of Castrol, M&M’s, Snickers, and Xbox Kinect.

Blockader crowd control barricades will also be featured in a new Samsung commercial airing during the Super Bowl.

Calcium Chloride Anti-Freeze Plastic Jersey Barriers

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

For Plastic Jersey Barriers that are used in wintry conditions, calcium chloride has been employed to prevent the water inside from freezing. Calcium chloride is the chemical compound resulting from the combination of calcium and chloride, usually comprised by dissolving marble or limestone chips in hydrochloric acid.

When kept at room temperature, calcium chloride remains in a solid state. However, even at very low temperatures calcium chloride will readily dissolve in both water and ethanol. Because of this characteristic, it is very effective in lowering the freezing or melting point of water. Calcium Chloride is the fastest ice melting chemical compound which is why it is used on roads and highways in winter conditions to reduce the risk of ice forming.

In chemical terms, calcium chloride is relatively cheap, costing about fifty cents to a dollar per pound. Each Jersey Barrier requires roughly 12 pounds or 1 ½ gallons of calcium chloride added to the water.

Please note calcium chloride is the acceptable solution by the EPA and in all states. Sodium Glycol is no longer accepted by the EPA and therefore is not offered.

New Electronic Queuing System Optimizes Line Management

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

The Qtrac electronic queuing system is now available from The Tamis Corporation.  This state-of-the-art queue management system enables sites to increase customer throughput, shorten average wait times, and keep customers engaged while they are in line.

Qtrac’s “Call Forward” system directs customers to the next available service point using a digital voice or other audio cue.  It allows an agent to pull customers from up to three different lines and virtually eliminates agent down time.  Additionally, directional arrows and other messaging are displayed on video monitors.  Customers can be kept informed and entertained, and messages can also promote impulse buying, increasing your business’ bottom line.

The Qtrac system is ready to use right out of the box.  There are pre-installed audio and visual messages, or you can create your own. Qtrac can be configured from almost any Windows PC.  It is a completely self-contained system which works independently from your other networks.

Tamis Company Outing at PNC Park

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

The Tamis Corporation enjoyed a company outing at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on July 19, attending the major league baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds.  The Tamis team was among the crowd of 26,058 who watched the Pirates win 1-0.

Visit the Tamis Exhibit, Booth 538, at the 2011 IAVM Conference

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

The Tamis Corporation will be at the 2011 IAVM Conference, July 25-29 in Phoenix, Arizona.  Tamis representatives will be on hand to showcase and answer questions about our crowd management, line management, and traffic control products utilized by venues and events nationwide.

Visit Tamis at Booth #538 at “IAVM Venue Connect,” the annual conference and trade show of the International Association of Venue Managers (formerly IAAM, the International Association of Assembly Managers).  Tamis representatives Rich Graham and Zach Cardoza will be there in Phoenix to discuss Tamis’ capability to supply venues with a wide-ranging product mix, including crowd control and traffic control products.

Conference attendees can see and find out more information about Blockader crowd control barricades, Plastic Jersey barriers, jackets for crowd control barriers, queue management/line management solutions, temporary fencing, traffic safety products, and much more.

Plastic Jersey Barriers on Track at Dune Racing Site

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

A private racing track in Winterhaven, California is demonstrating a unique use for Plastic Jersey barriers.

The sand dune track, owned by Ron Pratte, the nationally-recognized businessman famous for his car collection, utilizes hundreds of Plastic Jersey barriers to line the inside and outside of the track.

More than 750 of the barriers create the course on which off-road trucks, ATVs and dirt bikes are raced.  A small race track for kids is also located at the site.

Plastic Jersey barriers are most commonly used as traffic barriers on roadways and as barriers in construction or work zones.  But the water-filled plastic barriers have proven to be ideal for the desert track, said Jeff Bardwell, who handles special projects for the track.

“We had previously tried concrete barriers, but they were too heavy and hard to move and store,” Bardwell explained.  “With the plastic barriers, we can simply drain them and then easily move them into storage at the end of the season.”

The track also liked the 42-inch height of the barriers, after finding that 8-foot high concrete walls were too high.  The different color options were also a plus, said Bardwell, who selected orange barriers for the track.

Tamis Assists Nike Basketball Event

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

During the NBA All-Star Weekend in February, Los Angeles’ Lower Grand Avenue tunnel was transformed into the “Nike Experience” and was the site of a special 2-on-2 basketball tournament.  Products from the Tamis Corporation – including crowd control barricades, stanchions, and chain link fence – helped create the experience.

Nike’s “Los Fearless” basketball tournament featured 64 two-man teams consisting of amateur players between 18-24 years old.  Games were played on 50-feet mini-courts. 

Blockader barricades and chain link fencing were employed during the “secret” set up, which occurred the night before the event.  Fencing was set up around the courts and around the players’ lounge.  Tensabarrier portable posts and retractable belt stanchions were used to establish lines for spectators.

The Tamis products helped make the event run smoothly and exceeded the customer’s expectations, said Laura Poore, Senior Producer at Jack Morton Worldwide, the producer of the event.  The products were also utilized for other activities in the tunnel, such as a photo booth, and a special area for spectators to try on tennis shoes. 

The event also featured special appearances by NBA stars Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers) and Derron Williams (Utah Jazz).

Tamis Provides Line Management Solutions to Maryland Zoo

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

The Tamis Corporation supplied a Tensabarrier line management system to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore for its recently-opened “Jones Fall Zephyr” train ride.

Thirty Tensabarrier posts were placed at the train station.  This retractable belt and post system provides an efficient and clearly-designated waiting line for the ride.

The new $2.6 million ride, which opened on June 30, is a detailed scale replica of a Southern Pacific Railroad locomotive built in 1863.  The miniature train departs the station for a 10-minute, one-mile ride throughout the zoo.  Maryland First Lady Katie O’Malley and her sons were the first to board the Zephyr for its inaugural run after a dedication ceremony.

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Blockader Barriers – Why They Work

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Crowds often  gather for events such as rallies, parades, speeches, sporting events, and concerts.  A common  concern at such event is crowd control.  Any time you have a large number of people in a small area there is need to control their movement and location to prevent people from being injured or property damaged.

A common practice is the use of moveable barriers.  Such barriers act as both a physical and a psychological restraint. They create the sense of a “solid wall” that discourages trespassing and encourages directional order and crowd control.  Blockader™ brand crowd control barriers had been used for crowd control in ever Presidential inaugurations since 1993, as well as the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, the Boston Marathon, and NFL and NCAA football games.

The Standard Blockader barrier is lightweight, portable, comes in a 2 meter length, made from 16 gauge galvanized steel tubing to reduce rust and wear, strengthened by uprights insert into the frame before welding, and sporting a welded sign panel at the center which also serves as a carrying handle.  The barriers interlock with two male pins designed with a 30 degree twist that prevents them from being disengaged by the crowd.  The base of each unit can be removed and replaced with different types of bases including bridge base, u base, flat base, wheel base, and a straight insert for joints or corners in the barrier.

Blockader also carries a full line of accessories to go with the barriers.  This includes barrier jackets that can display logos, earn advertising revenue or provide instructions.  Barrier gates allowed for controlled breaks in long lines of barriers  and admission for police, EMTs and other emergency personal.  Barrier Arches can serve as entrance ways, and combined with a barrier gate can be used as a turnstile for collecting admission.   At 10 feet tall, the arches have room to hang identifying signs.

Blockader barriers are also easily portable.  The welded sign balanced at the center of the barrier can be used as a handle allowing one person to be able to pick up and move a barrier without having to drag an end.  Blockader also carries a full line of carts for transporting their barriers.

For full details on Blockader barriers and other products they carry, visit their web site at http://www.blockader.com.