Shade Systems, Inc. Completes Major Plant Expansion
Shade Systems, Inc. is proud to announce the completion of its Ocala, Florida plant expansion, more than doubling its manufacturing capability with over 100,000 s.f. of world class plant space. The expanded Shade Systems plant now includes additional steel fabrication and welding equipment,... - August 11, 2020
Shade Systems Breaks Ground on Major Plant Expansion
Shade Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce it has broken ground on a major construction project to expand its manufacturing plant and headquarters in Ocala, Florida. - September 18, 2019
Shade Systems Provides Its "Sail" Shade Canopies for the New Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 5
In full view of lower Manhattan across the East River, Brooklynites and visitors alike have been enjoying the cool comfort of the new Shade Systems fabric "Sail" canopies along the sides of the multi-purpose sports field at the new Pier 5 section of Brooklyn Bridge Park. - October 28, 2013
City of Fort Lauderdale Gets New Shade Systems Mega Spans at Guthrie-Blake Park
Shade Systems is proud to have provided two of its signature Mega Span shade structures for the City of Fort Lauderdale at Guthrie Park over the playground. - June 09, 2013
New Cafe Umbrellas Keep Diners at This Upscale Florida Restaurant Cool
It may be cold and snowy in many parts of the northern U.S. this time of year, but in sunny Florida where Ethos Greek Bistro is located, diners are staying cool and shaded under the brand new Shade Systems Cafe Umbrellas on the outside patio. George Pappas, the proprietor of the popular Ethos... - February 11, 2013
UNO's Pizzeria in Orlando Gets Shade Systems Tornado™ Fabric Shades
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has supplied its Tornado™ shade sculptures to the newly-renovated Pizzeria UNO located near the Disney entrance in sunny Orlando, Florida. Pizzeria UNO was looking for a dual-purpose way of providing much-needed shade for its patrons in the outdoor... - December 12, 2012
King Kamehameha School in Hawaii Gets a Shade Systems Mega Span to Shade Children on Its Playground
Shade Systems is proud to have provided one of its signature Mega Span shade structures to the King Kamehameha III Elementary School in Hawaii to shade their children’s playground. - October 20, 2012
Town of Bedford, New York, Enjoys a Cool Summer Under the Shade
The Town of Bedford, New York, has fought off the heat this summer by installing a Shade Systems Mega Span to protect residents at their pool facility’s food concession area. Mr. Bill Heidepriem, Bedford’s Superintendent of Recreation, said: “The pool patrons love the shade... - September 03, 2012
Shade Systems Provides Its Single Post Umbrellas to Aiken YMCA in South Carolina
Shade Systems is proud to have provided its colorful Single Post Umbrellas for the Aiken YMCA at their new pool for much-needed cooling shade relief and U.V. protection. Much like its patented Turn-N-SlideTM easy canopy removal system, the Shade Systems umbrellas include an easy canopy removal... - May 31, 2012
Shade Systems Introduces Night Lighting Features on Its Outdoor Shade Products
Shade Systems outdoor shading solutions are now available with electrical accommodations for lighting fixtures and wiring. This allows for a dual-purpose shade solution which provides daytime protection against the sun's dangerous U.V. rays, but can also double as a dramatic lighting fixture for... - March 26, 2012
Shade Systems Provides Its "Sail" Shade Canopies for Hillsborough Community College in Tampa
Shade Systems is proud to have provided Hillsborough Community College – Dale Mabry Campus, located in sunny Tampa, Florida, with a custom "Sail" shade system to cover their courtyard plaza. The brightly colored two-tone Sail shade canopies designed and engineered by Shade Systems... - October 31, 2011
Shade Systems Provides "Sail" Shades for Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
Shade Systems is proud to have provided the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with a custom "Sail" shade system to cover their Children’s Garden and provide cooling shade relief and U.V. protection for visitors and their children. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia,... - October 18, 2011
City of Brewer, Maine, Purchases Shade Systems Canopy to Fight Risk of Skin Cancer
Shade Systems is proud to have provided the City of Brewer, Maine, a "Double Post Hip" shade system at their municipal pool to provide much-needed cooling shade relief and U.V. protection. When the Maine Cancer Control Program offered the city a Skin Cancer Mini-Grant, city staff seized... - September 19, 2011
Shade Systems Completes New "Sail" Installation for South Pointe Park in Miami Beach
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has provided one of its innovative "Sail" shade systems for the City of Miami Beach at their newly renovated South Pointe Park playground, an ultra high-profile waterfront location, in full view of cruise ships entering and leaving the Port of Miami. - September 01, 2011
Shade Systems Announces New Custom Sail Canopies at the Houston Racquet Club
Shade Systems is proud to have provided The Houston Racquet Club, one of Texas’ premier country clubs, with a custom "Sail" shade system to cover their playground area and provide cooling shade relief and U.V. protection to children on the play equipment. - August 15, 2011
Shade Systems Completes Major Airport Parking Shade Project
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has completed on time and on budget its project to design, manufacture, and install the parking lot shade covers for the brand new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport near Panama City in the Florida panhandle. - June 28, 2011
Alameda Spray Park in New Mexico Gets New Shade Systems Canopies in Time for the Summer Heat
Shade Systems is proud to be the shade manufacturer of choice for the park planning staff at Bernalillo County for the Alameda Spray Park in New Mexico. The shades were installed on budget and on time - just in time for a hot summer. - June 28, 2011
The Citadel Gets New Shade Systems Canopies at Their Football Stadium
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina since 1842, is enjoying the cooling shade of its Shade Systems canopies at its football stadium now that another hot summer is upon us. The Citadel had been using rented tents to provide shade over the fourth story terrace of their football... - May 31, 2011
Shade Systems Provides Its Framed "Sail" Shades for New Elementary School in St. Augustine, FL
The newly constructed Mill Creek Elementary School in historic St. Augustine, Florida, is prepared to protect its children from the sun’s harmful U.V. rays with a brand new framed 'Sail' system from Shade Systems. This imaginative multi-tiered Sail system with integral steel support frame... - March 19, 2011
Miami-Dade County Receives New Shade Systems Mega Span Playground Shade
Shade Systems is proud to continue supplying its shade products to Miami-Dade County Parks with the recent completion of this 40’x48’ Mega Span at Norman and Jean Reach Park in Miami Gardens. This shade structure was installed over the playground to protect children and their parents... - February 02, 2011
Shade Systems Provides Its 'Sail' Shades at Locust State Park Amphitheatre for the Prince William County Park Authority (PWCPA) in Triangle, Virginia
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has provided its innovative and aesthetically-designed Shade ‘Sails’ for the Prince William County Park Authority (PWCPA) in Triangle, Virginia. Installed at the County’s Locust State Park this past summer, the Sails have provided much-needed... - November 06, 2010
Shade Systems Awarded Contract to Shade Entire Airport Parking Lot
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has been contracted to design, manufacture, and install the parking lot shade covers for the brand new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport near Panama City in the Florida panhandle. - October 05, 2010
Shade Systems Completes Major Shade Project for the City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has provided its innovative 'Sail' products for the new City of Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. The Boardwalk opened to rave reviews in May, and extends 1.2 miles along the Atlantic shore in sunny Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Shade Systems colorful canopies are... - July 29, 2010
Shade Systems Provides 'Twist Sail' Shade Cover for Playground at Aviary Park in Murphy, Texas
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has provided its innovatively designed “Twist” Sail canopy for the City of Murphy, Texas, at Aviary Park. City staff together with their consulting landscape architect cited Shade Systems' unique one-point attachment system as one reason why its Sail shade was specified for this high-profile park project. - July 29, 2010
Shade Systems Provides New 'Octagon' Mega Span for City of Oakland Park, Florida
Shade Systems is proud to announce the City of Oakland Park, Florida, has purchased an ‘Octagon’ Mega Span shade cover to shade a playground at Collins Community Center. The Octagon shade design features an eight-sided canopy with eight support columns, giving it a whimsical... - July 27, 2010
Shade Systems Protects Water Treatment Tanks for City of Margate, FL
Shade Systems is proud to announce the installation of its Mega Span shade covers for the City of Margate, Florida, to cover their hypo sodium tanks at the city water treatment plant. The Shade Systems shade fabric screens out over 90% of the sun’s damaging U.V. rays, thereby extending the life of the tanks by at least 2 years. Because of how expensive the tanks are to replace, that added lifespan more than pays for the cost of the shade over the long run. - May 13, 2010
Pompano Beach Parks Get New Shade Systems Canopies
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has provided its Mega Span shade covers for the City of Pompano Beach, Florida, at Coleman Park and Sandspur Park. These installations feature the Shade Systems Turn-N-SlideTM easy fastening system, which makes it simple for City staff to quickly remove the canopy in case of hurricane. Just as importantly, it also allows City staff to re-attach their canopy without hiring expensive outside help. - May 01, 2010
Shade Systems Provides Its Mega Span Shade Covers for City of Miami Springs, FL
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has provided multiple Mega Span shade covers for the City of Miami Springs, located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. As a satisfied repeat buyer of Shade Systems products, municipal staff again selected Shade Systems to provide its Mega Span shade products at two of the City’s beautiful parks. - January 04, 2010
Six Flags Mexico Purchases Cafe Umbrellas from Shade Systems
Shade Systems announces it has provided its innovative Cafe Umbrellas to Six Flags Mexico. Cafe Umbrellas by Shade Systems feature a cantilevered (offset) design for maximum seating underneath, and one-crank opening and closing - suitable for restaurants, hotels, resorts, and theme parks looking for durable commercial umbrellas. - November 19, 2009
Shade Systems is Awarded Major Shade Project by City of Myrtle Beach, SC
Shade Systems is proud to announce it has been awarded a $1 million order to provide its innovative 'Sail' shade products for the new City of Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. - October 05, 2009
Shade Systems, Inc. Introduces New ‘Hexagon' Café Umbrellas
New ‘Hexagon' Café Umbrella is the latest addition to Shade System's portable and collapsible shade product line - August 01, 2009
Shade Systems Continues Supplying Shade Structures for Multiple Miami-Dade County Parks
Shade Systems continues long standing relationship with Miami-Dade County - May 21, 2009
Café Umbrellas from Shade Systems Win MVP Award Two Years in a Row
Café Umbrellas from Shade Systems, an innovative portable collapsible shade structure wins Most Valuable Product award two years running. - April 25, 2009
City of Bowie, Maryland, Receives New Shade System at Skate Park
Cantilevered shade structure at new skate park - March 29, 2009
Shade Systems Provides Innovative ‘Sail’ Shades to City of Lake Charles in Multi-Park Project
Shade Systems is proud to announce it was recently awarded a multi-park shade project by the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The City of Lake Charles was the recipient of a FEMA grant to rebuild their community after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. When Mayor Randy Roach and Parks Director... - January 10, 2009
City of Benton Adds 22 Shade Systems Shade Structures to Youth Baseball and Softball Complexes
Shade Systems, in cooperation with local distributor Arkoma Playgrounds and Supply, is proud to announce it has provided 22 shade structures for the City of Benton Parks and Recreation department in Benton, Arkansas. The project was a joint effort between the City of Benton Park Commission and... - January 10, 2009
City of Tupelo Selects Shade Systems as "Most Practical and Most Cost Efficient" Shade Provider
City of Tupelo shade system enclosure for Aquatics & Tennis facilities. - December 12, 2008