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Choura announces expanded offerings
February 27th, 2020
Los Angeles-based full-service experience company Choura has announced an expansion of its offerings to include Experiential Concepts & Design—an integrated marketing resource to guide the strategic and creative development of the firm's direct-to-brand programs. Headed by the company's newly named creative director Tatum June, the new division will support clients in three key areas: content, strategy […]
NCTO responds to coronavirus and global market uncertainties
February 25th, 2020
National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) president and CEO Kim Glas recently issued the following statement on the industry’s response to the coronavirus crisis: “The coronavirus has impacted Asian textile and apparel manufacturing productivity and output, and our concerns lie with the affected companies and workers during this terrible crisis. The U.S. textile industry continues […]
Milliken & Company: one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for 14th Year
February 25th, 2020
A capstone recognition for the diversified global manufacturer, Milliken & Company now celebrates its 14th year among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Selected by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, the esteemed designation honors companies with purpose-driven strategies that strive to create positive change throughout […]
Rental Resource Partners has a new name: Fortessa Tableware Solutions
February 24th, 2020
Rental Resource Partners has announced a corporate name change to Fortessa Tableware Solutions (FTS). “Transitioning our name within the events industry to Fortessa Tableware Solutions allows us to emphasize what our company is known for: providing our customers trend-driven products that help them stand out and delivering approachable elegance at a superior value,” Scott Hamberger, […]
PEAK Event Services and the Boston Red Sox announce partnership at Fenway Park
February 21st, 2020
PEAK Event Services, Boston, Mass., has signed a multiyear agreement to serve as the official event rental provider for the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park. The partnership allows for a streamlined experience for events hosted by and at Fenway Park, enabling clients to work with a single vendor for all of their tent and […]
McCourt Manufacturing to distribute the Alloyfold folding chair
February 20th, 2020
New Zealand-based commercial furniture wholesaler Alloyfold has named McCourt Manufacturing as the licensed distributor in North America for the Alloyfold A6 aluminum folding chair. This agreement formalizes a longstanding relationship between Alloyfold and McCourt, based in Fort Smith, Ark., providing customers with increased accessibility and service and improved product turnaround. “We are delighted to formalize […]
TopTec debuts new tent line and creative division
February 19th, 2020
TopTec Event Tents unveiled the company’s new line of OMNI tents and debuted its new creative tent division, Imagine, during The ARA Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. OMNI Serpentine from Top Tent Event Tents. “TopTec has always been a tent partner with the creative resources to design one-of-a-kind tents,” said […]
Industrial Fabrics Association International partners with Alliance Funding Group to provide fast financing at competitive rates
February 18th, 2020
Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has partnered with Alliance Funding Group to provide members of IFAI fast financing at competitive rates. “IFAI is enthusiastic about offering members access to one more resource when considering financing equipment or looking for working capital,” says Andrew Aho, IFAI’s vice president, new business development. “Alliance Funding Group has been […]
Yell named CEO of Rental Hosting
February 7th, 2020
Rental Hosting CEO Caleb Yell Software veteran Caleb Yell has been named CEO of Rental Hosting LLC, Fort Worth, Texas. Rental Hosting is a web design and hosting company that is integrated with Point of Rental management software for party and equipment rental companies. The company hosts more than 700 websites. Former CEO Andre Farci […]
Kwik-Covers celebrates its 20th anniversary
February 6th, 2020
Kwik-Covers, the Syracuse, N.Y.-based company that supplies fitted table covers and other products for the special event market, is celebrating 20 years in business in 2020. Owners Bernie and Joe Puglisi tell the story of the company’s origins in a press release: “It was our niece Nicole’s birthday, and with over 25 years in the […]