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Tablescapes Event Rentals expands to Milwaukee with new showroom
May 23rd, 2025
Photo courtesy of MKMc Photography. Tablescapes Event Rentals has announced the grand opening of its new showroom located in Milwaukee. The showroom opened to the public on May 1, 2025, offering event planners, venues, caterers and private clients the opportunity to explore a wide range of rental products firsthand. A soft opening for industry vendors will […]
In memoriam: Larry Weeman
May 23rd, 2025
Party Track announces the passing of our founder and president, Larry Weeman, on May 18, 2025. Larry was the driving force behind Party Track, building it with a strong foundation of integrity, reliability, and respect—principles that have also shaped the valued relationships we hold with partners like you. While this is a significant loss for […]
AFFOA and ATA launch limited podcast series
May 21st, 2025
Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) has announced a strategic partnership with Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA), launching a limited three-part podcast series on ATA’s Talking Textiles. The first episode is available to stream now. Hosted by Robert Finnegan, AFFOA's director of education and workforce, each episode focuses on a key topic affecting the textile industry. […]
EPA delays start of submission period for PFAS manufacturers and importers
May 12th, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an interim final rule to extend the dates of the reporting period for data submitted on the manufacture of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Previously, the submission period was to start July 11, 2025, and it has now been extended to April 13, 2026. For most manufacturers, […]
U.S. and U.K. announce trade deal, modifying tariffs
May 12th, 2025
The U.S. and the U.K. announced May 8 that the countries have made a trade deal. The deal states that the 10% reciprocal tariff imposed April 2 on U.K. imports is still in effect, but an alternate deal has been made for Section 232 tariffs for U.K. autos. Section 232 tariffs for U.K. steel and […]
U.S. and China agree to lower tariffs on imports for 90 days
May 12th, 2025
U.S. and Chinese officials announced that they have agreed to pause the recently imposed tariffs on imports from each country for 90 days, beginning May 14. The U.S. will lower its 145% tariff on Chinese imports to 30%, and China will decrease its tariff on American imports to 10%. Officials from both countries will meet […]
B.C. Tent & Awning Co. commemorates 45th anniversary
May 9th, 2025
B.C. Tent & Awning Co., Avon, Mass., commemorates its 45th anniversary in 2025. The company started as a small business with a single rental tent in 1980 and was founded by Bob Costa in his father’s garage. The company grew to provide tents and event solutions for both small and large corporate events. According to […]
Point of Rental Software, Samsara GPS integration
May 9th, 2025
The Elite platform from Point of Rental Software, Fort Worth, Texas, now integrates with Samsara, San Francisco, connecting route data between Elite’s Dispatch Center and Samsara’s GPS Fleet Tracking. Samsara’s software enables users to view route activity for delivery vehicles to track vehicle location, route progress and late or missed stops. Samsara’s GPS-tracking dashcams trigger arrival and […]
T3 Event Rentals acquires McVision Production Rentals and BeCoolers
May 9th, 2025
T3 Event Rentals, Alpharetta, Ga., has acquired McVision Production Rentals and BeCoolers, two production rental companies specializing in large-scale power and climate control. T3 said the strategic acquisition expands its inventory of industrial-grade generators and HVAC units. McVision Production Rentals’ and BeCoolers’ services have been used among film crews, event producers and emergency response teams […]
ATA announces multiple new benefits for members
May 8th, 2025
Image: Advanced Textiles Association® Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is excited to introduce ATA Perks Plus, a new suite of benefits to support members in both their personal and professional lives. All benefits are available to ATA members in the U.S. and Canada and their employees; some perks extend to international members. To add employees to your […]