Press Releases

2023

Web Posting June 21, 2023
GENTENT® SUBMITS PORTABLE GENERATOR SAFETY PROPOSAL TO CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION.
Industry Leading New Hampshire Company Calls for Inclusion of Generator Tents and Safe Distance Standardized Language for Safely Running Portable Generators in Wet Weather Conditions.


Web Posting June 01, 2023
GENTENT® LAUNCHES OEM AGREEMENT WITH WESTINGHOUSE OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT.
The agreement enables Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment to offer a branded, color coordinated GenTent® system, fit to their open frame portable generator, and fully encased inverter models.


Web Posting April 27, 2023
GENTENT® LAUNCHES SUPPLIER AGREEMENT WITH NOVATIO ENGINEERING FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTS.
The agreement enables Novatio Engineering Inc. to offer GenTent® systems fit to their custom, multi-fuel generators models.


2022

Web Posting August 29, 2022
GENTENT® ANNOUNCES THE EXPANSION OF GENERATOR RUNNING COVER LINE, INTRODUCING GENTENT® BLACK CANOPY COLORS.
GenTent® Black canopy colors will enhance the product line and be available across all marketplaces and platforms for immediate release.


Web Posting June 17, 2022
GENTENT® EXPANDS GENERATOR SAFETY CANOPY DISTRIBUTION WITH GENTENT® MARKETPLACE

GenTent® to reach more customers, quickly, by embracing Walmart® Fulfillment Services, and 2-Day shipping with Walmart+®.
GenTent Safety Canopies® today announced that the full offering of GenTent® products will be available through Walmart® Marketplace.


Web Posting June 06, 2022
GENTENT® ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THEIR NEWEST GENERATOR RUNNING COVER LINE, GENTENT® PLUS EDITION.

GenTent® Plus Edition extends the high-quality Standard Edition by adding UV treatment and extreme cold weather ratings.
"The Plus Edition canopies are available for open frame or inverter models in the GenTent original size, as well as the GenTent® XL size for larger frame generators.”


2021

Web Posting March 03, 2021
GENTENT® ANNOUNCES CONTINUATION OF COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURE AGREEMENT WITH DIRECT RELIEF®, A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.

GenTent® has pledged ongoing support to a donation, fundraising, and select percent of proceeds program, contributing to Direct Relief®’s COVID-19 response and future efforts in hurricane preparedness and response.
"...the co-venture with Direct Relief has provided GenTent an outlet to really enhance our focus of safety.”


Web Posting January 20, 2021
GENTENT® CONTINUES TO GROW PORTABLE GENERATOR SAFETY MARKET

GenTent Demonstrated Exponential Growth and Committed to Humanitarian and Disaster Relief During COVID-19 Pandemic and Active Hurricane Season.
"2020 was one of our most demanding and challenging years, but also one of the most rewarding as an organization. We have seen continued growth in all segments of the GenTent operations and sales opportunities and are truly thankful to be making a difference during such a turbulent time of the COVID-19 pandemic."


2020

Web Posting March 27, 2020
GENTENT® ANNOUNCES COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURE AGREEMENT WITH DIRECT RELIEF®, A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.

GenTent® has pledged ongoing support to a donation, fundraising, and select percent of proceeds program, contributing to Direct Relief®’s COVID-19 response and future efforts in hurricane preparedness and response.
"...supporting Direct Relief has supplied us with the means to help... making an immediate difference.”


Web Posting March 02, 2020
GENTENT® RELEASES NEW PORTABLE GENERATOR FOLDING HANDLE KIT

GenTent® Safety Canopies introduces their newest portable generator accessory for wide distribution - the Portable Generator Folding Handle Kit. GenTent's new handles will outfit thousands of different portable generators.
"GenTent continues to expand portable and inverter generator accessory lines."


2019

Web Posting November 8, 2019
GENTENT® EXPANDS GENERATOR SAFETY CANOPY DISTRIBUTION WITH LOWE'S® COMPANIES

Over 2,200 Home Improvement and Hardware Related Stores Expand their Offering with GenTent Safety Canopies.
GenTent® Safety Canopies and Lowe's Companies, Inc. related businesses operating or servicing more than 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores, today announced Lowe’s has become a certified dealer of GenTent Safety Canopies. Lowe's Companies, Inc. is one of the largest home improvement Specialty Retailer. Portable generator products represent a growing segment of Lowe’s online and physical retail business and include a wide range of products from companies such as Champion Power Equipment, Generac, CAT, Westinghouse, Briggs & Stratton, and Craftsman branded portable generators and inverter generators.


Web Posting August 05, 2019
GENTENT® RELEASES NEW STORAGE OPTION FOR GENTENT 10K PRODUCT LINE AND CHAMPION STORMSHIELD

GenTent® Safety Canopies announces the release of the newest versions GenTent storage bag for the 10K size canopies, adding increased partitioned storage, and offering a further discount for one of the most popular accessories.
"GenTent continues to offer increased functionality, maintaining quality, and reducing cost for customers."


Web Posting May 09, 2019
GENTENT® GenTent® WINS "BEST IN CLASS" FOR HARDWARE AND TOOLS AT THE NATIONAL HARDWARE SHOW AWARDS.

GenTent Safety Canopies. LLC recognized for innovative products and display exhibit at the National Hardware Show.
GenTent Safety Canopies, LLC., today announced that they were the recipient of the “Best in Class” award in Hardware and Tools for their products and exhibit at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. GenTent is selected as the first place winner of the three select recipients chosen from the thousands that display annually at the National Hardware show. The prestigious award is given in recognition to the most innovative and outstanding products which exemplify innovation, uniqueness, value and much more at the national convention. The winners were voted on by a panel of judges and announced Wednesday, May 08 at an award ceremony on the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) Village Stage.


Web Posting May 09, 2019
GENTENT® WINS 53RD ANNUAL HARDWARE RETAILING RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARD.

GenTent Safety Canopies, LLC recognized for innovative and outstanding products at the National Hardware Show.
GenTent Safety Canopies, LLC., today announced that they were the recipient of the Retailer’s Choice Award for their product display at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. GenTent is selected as one of the thirty-forty recipients from the thousands that display annually at the National Hardware show. The prestigious Retailer’s Choice award is given in recognition to the most innovative and outstanding products on display at the national convention. The winners were announced Wednesday, May 08 at an award ceremony hosted by the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA).


2018

Web Posting September 27, 2018
GENTENT® EXPANDS OEM AGREEMENT WITH CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT TO COVER INVERTER CLASS GENERATORS

New Covered by GenTent™ OEM Program Enables Portable Generator Companies to Custom Brand Patented Portable Generator Safety Canopy
GenTent Safety Canopies, LLC., today announced it has expanded their original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Champion Power Equipment to include new hardware to cover Champion’s inverter class portable generators. The agreement enables Champion Power Equipment to offer a branded, color-coordinated GenTent system, custom fit to now fit all of their portable generator models.


Web Posting June 1, 2018
GENTENT® EXPANDS GENERATOR SAFETY CANOPY DISTRIBUTION WITH THE HOME DEPOT

The World’s Largest Home Improvement Specialty Retailer Expands Offering with GenTent Safety Canopies.
GenTent® Safety Canopies and The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, today announced The Home Depot has become a certified dealer of GenTent safety canopies. The Home Depot is a The World’s Largest Home Improvement Specialty Retailer. Portable generator products represent a growing segment of Home Depot’s online and physical retail business and include a wide range of products from companies such as Champion Power Equipment, Generac, Yamaha, Honda, Firman, Briggs & Stratton, and Ryobi branded portable generators and inverter generators.


Web Posting April 25, 2018
ANSI/PGMA G300 Standard Introduces New Era of Portable Generator Safety, Reduces Carbon Monoxide Risks

GenTent and PGMA’s Announce Life-saving new standard greatly reduces the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning due to generator misuse.
"The Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association (PGMA) announces its new G300 Safety and Performance standard (ANSI/PGMA G300-2018) that addresses carbon monoxide safety with a comprehensive and cost-effective solution where extensive testing shows a 99% reduction in deaths due to generators operating indoors where CO accumulates around the generator. "


Web Posting March 1, 2018
GENTENT® RELEASES UPGRADES TO THE XKI & XKU HARDWARE KITS, FOR FULLY ENCASED & INVERTER PORTABLE GENERATORS

GenTent® Safety Canopies announces the release of the newest versions of the XKu & XKi hardware kits, utilizing the new Gator Grommet component piece, increasing the strength and simplifying the installation process for these kits.
"The newest iterations utilize the new Gator Grommet component piece, increasing the strength and simplifying the installation process for these kits. The patented, independently tested GenTent system, popular for emergency home backup portable generators, is now available for emergency responders, RV owners, tailgaters, campers, food trucks and construction sites."


Web Posting January 16, 2018
GENTENT® COMMANDS INCREASED SHARE OF PORTABLE GENERATOR SAFETY MARKET

In 2017, GenTent saw a market demand increase for the GenTent Safety Canopies product line through all channels.
"GenTent branded sales revenue reached 40% year-over-year growth. GenTent® Safety Canopies, began shipment on the white label Covered By GenTent™ program; and took lead in disaster relief recovery efforts for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria."


2017

Web Posting November 6, 2017
GENTENT® EXPANDS GENERATOR SAFETY CANOPY DISTRIBUTION WITH THE AMAZON PRIME

One of the World’s Largest Internet Retailers Expands Offering with GenTent® Safety Canopies.
GenTent® Safety Canopies today announced they will begin selling their product catalog through Amazon Prime, the world’s largest internet retailer in revenue and market capitalization. GenTent participated in a successful trial launch and will be launching with Seller Fulfilled Prime in 32 states, with plans to expand.


Web Posting October 26, 2017
PGMA PROPOSES REVISIONS IN CARBON MONOXIDE EMISSION STANDARDS

GenTent® and PGMA’s Announce Breakthrough Technology to Address Carbon Monoxide Hazard in Update Standard.

"The Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association (PGMA) is proposing revisions to the ANSI/PGMA G300 Standard which include adding new requirements related to carbon monoxide (CO) when portable generators are misused."


Web Posting January 10, 2017
GENTENT® CAPTURES BIGGER SHARE OF PORTABLE GENERATOR SAFETY MARKET

GenTent Safely Covered Over 10,000 Portable Generators in 2016
"GenTent branded sales revenue reached 30% year-over-year growth, which was helped by expanding into the Canadian market through Amazon.ca, and exceeding its 10,000th order in 2016."


2016

MarketWire October 25, 2016
GENTENT® SIGNS OEM AGREEMENT WITH CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT

New Covered by GenTent™ OEM Program Enables Portable Generator Companies to Custom Brand Patented Portable Generator Safety Canopy
GenTent’s new Covered By GenTent™ OEM program allows organizations to white label its safety canopy for portable and inverter generators. The company’s market-leading canopies keep generator operators safe by protecting the electrical panels, from any angle, while running in inclement weather -- including blizzard and hurricane force precipitation. Unlike typical generator doghouses or other full canvas enclosures, the GenTent system allows the generator to cool itself and ensure exhaust fumes are expelled to prevent buildup of poisonous gasses. “Champion Power Equipment is a thought leader and forward thinking company that takes safety and proper product usage seriously,” said Mark Carpenter, CEO and Founder of GenTent Safety Canopies. “As an early endorser of the GenTent product line, we are pleased that the generator tent product category is growing and to have Champion as our first Covered By GenTent® partner.”


Web Posting July 25, 2016
GENTENT® SAFETY CANOPIES SELECTED BY PGMA AS FIRST ASSOCIATE MEMBER

GenTent to Help Spread PGMA’s Generator Safety Message with “Take it Outside” Campaign
GenTent joins PGMA alongside the top portable manufacturers in the world, who seek to develop and influence safety and performance standards for the industry’s products. GenTent is the premiere outdoor generator tent protecting running generators in harsh weather conditions--minimizing the risk of CO poisoning and electrocution.


MarketWire April 26, 2016
GENTENT® SAFETY CANOPIES EXPANDS CANADIAN MARKET, INTRODUCES NEW CANOPY FOR SMALL INVERTER GENERATORS

Company supports Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association (PGMA) "Take it Outside(tm)" Campaign ...now available in the Canadian market via Amazon.ca. The company has selected the National Hardware Show, May 4-6, in Las Vegas (Booth #3738) to showcase its safety canopies and demonstrate the GenTent 3k for smaller inverter generators and GenTent canopies in different colors and fabrics.


2015

MarketWire December 8, 2015
GENTENT® EXPANDS GENERATOR SAFETY CANOPY DISTRIBUTION WITH CABELA'S

“GenTent’s safety canopies are a perfect complement to our broad range of portable generators,” said Carl Hausmann, Cabela’s power sports category manager. “We are proud to offer our customers this innovative solution that allows our outdoor customers peace-of-mind for safe operations and investment protection of their inverter and portable generators in nearly any wet weather.”


MarketWire April 27, 2015
GENTENT® REVEALS XKi™ NEW GENTENT DIRECT MOUNT FOR SAFE OPERATIONS OF INVERTER GENERATORS IN NEARLY ANY WET WEATHER

“As a food truck service based in central Illinois, we experience a great deal of inclement weather and need to rely on our portable generators to operate in any conditions,” says Daniel Krause, owner, The Cracked Truck. “We purchased many GenTents to keep our generators fully protected from the elements and found it extremely easy and quick to assemble and disassemble. Now we can ensure uninterrupted business by operating our generators without worrying about them being ruined by rain – a great advantage for anyone in our service industry.”


MarketWire April 14, 2015
GENTENT CANOPY INDEPENDENTLY TESTED TO KEEP PORTABLE GENERATORS OPERATING SAFELY IN HURRICANES, BLIZZARDS AND OTHER INCLEMENT WEATHER

As tested by 360° Product Testing, the GenTent operates in forecast winds of 70 MPH, supports 55.5lbs of load, remains watertight in the equivalent of 24 inches of rain per hour, does not change the cooling profile or modify air intake of the [tested] portable generator in any way, and product materials will not auto-ignite even when exposed to high temperature surfaces typical of a hot muffler.

2014
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