Shelter Structures America Expands to the Midwest

Opens New Distribution Center in the Heart of Chicago

Los Angeles, CA, June 28, 2022— Shelter Structures America, an industry-leading provider of temporary clearspan tent structures and distributor of event furniture to the special event rental industry announced today the purchase of a new 15,000-square-foot distribution center in Chicago, Illinois. The new facility will offer clients access to premier products while reducing transportation costs and product delivery time to the Midwest and North Eastern regions of the United States.

“Adding the Chicago facility is a major step in our national distribution strategy. It brings inventory closer to our clients, which in turn reduces transportation costs and turnaround times.”
Robert Kraak, president of Shelter Structures America.

Bobby Braun, a long-time event industry professional, will be at the helm of the new facility, located in Carol Stream, a brief 30-minute drive from O’Hare International Airport. According to Braun, the new location will house a diverse selection of event furniture as well as a wide range of tent structures and accessories.

As Shelter Structures America continues to grow, plans are in motion to add additional distribution facilities in Virginia and Florida to further serve the East Coast. “Being closer to our clients, especially given the high cost of transportation, is an important growth element in our national distribution strategy. It just makes sense,” says Keith Krzeminski, Shelter Structure America’s executive vice president.

About Shelter Structures America Inc.

Shelter Structures America Inc. manufactures and distributes Shelter tent structures, Glitzcamp glamping tents, Shelter event furniture and SKP tent washing in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Shelter brings intelligent temporary structure solutions to the event, tent, hospitality and glamping industries by offering a wide range of clear span and glamping tents, geodesic domes, event equipment and furniture. Shelter Structures maintains distribution centers in Los Angeles and Chicago with offices located in Los Angeles, Virginia and Florida. For more information please visit shelterstructuresamerica.com.

About Allura Event Furniture. A subsidiary of Shelter Structures America, Allura Event Furniture is an event furniture and equipment distributor and manufacturer serving the event, tent, and hospitality industries. Shelter Event Equipment serves companies and venues needing essential products for a turn-key event experience including tables, chairs, generators, tent accessories and HVAC units. Shelter Event Equipment maintains distribution centers in Los Angeles and Chicago with offices located in Los Angeles, Virginia and Florida. For more information please visit sheltereventequipment.com.

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