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U.S. imposes additional tariffs on Canada
August 7th, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump announced July 20 that 50% tariffs on certain goods from Canada will be imposed beginning Aug. 19. The tariffs are pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and are in response to “Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products,” according to a White House statement. These tariffs apply to […]
International Code Council deepens expertise with acquisition
August 6th, 2026
The International Code Council (ICC), a source of model codes, standards and building safety solutions based in Washington, D.C., acquired Code Concepts Group, Brighton, Mich., a consulting firm specializing in fire and building code advisory services, training and technical consulting for emerging technologies and plan review services. According to the organization, Michael O’Brian joined the council as […]
Element Event Solutions names new CEO
August 6th, 2026
Photo courtesy of Element Event Solutions. Canadian-owned Element Event Solutions has a new CEO. James Dent, the company’s chief financial officer, will step up to lead the event rental business in Toronto, Ont.. According to the company, former CEO Allison Freeman is stepping away to pursue a new chapter. “Serving as CEO of Element has […]
Registration open for ATA webinar: Woven Narrow Fabrics | Kevlar EXO Development
August 3rd, 2026
Registration is open for the Woven Narrow Fabrics: Kevlar® EXO™ Development webinar Aug. 12, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), attendance is free to ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. The webinar will highlight the development process of DuPont’s Kevlar EXO fiber, its properties and how it can benefit the U.S. textile […]
2026 Premier Product Showcase
August 1st, 2026
Customization, fast installation, easy handling and style—these are the qualities that tent and event rental companies demand. For the annual InTents Premier Product Showcase, we asked our contributors to send us information about their latest products and services that help companies save time and labor, perform safer installations, and turn a profit. This issue includes […]
Safe Tenting Professional Certification Workshop in Georgia
August 1st, 2026
A hands-on pole tent training course was held at EventQuip in Montgomeryville, Pa. Photo courtesy of Michelle Chapin. The Tent Rental Division (TRD) of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is offering the Safe Tenting Professional (STP) Certification Program Aug. 26–27, at Classic Tents & Events in Norcross, Ga. This program will bring together all three essential […]
A succession solution
August 1st, 2026
What happens to an owner’s company when they retire and no successor is available to take the reins? The answer might be all around them—on the shop floor, among the sales staff or within human resources, finance and legal departments. Through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), business owners can turn over their companies to […]
More than “just a business”
August 1st, 2026
How many times have we said this as business owners? “I know I shouldn’t feel this way, but…it’s personal.” We are taught to keep a hard line between personal and business. I could lie to you and say that it’s easier to separate the two if you aren’t the owner of a company, but that’s […]
Wrangling the warehouse chaos
August 1st, 2026
From profitability to customer satisfaction, warehouse management affects every part of an event rental business. Companies doing it well continually fine-tune their processes for inventory oversight, equipment tracking and overall organization to keep chaos under control and create a strong foundation for growth. B.C. Tent & Awning’s organization system for tent poles involves color coding, […]
Protection above & below
August 1st, 2026
© Zigmunds Dizgalvis | Dreamstime.com With approximately 100 installers on its field operations team working at heights varying from 10 to 50 feet, Memphis, Tenn.-based Sunbelt Rentals® Temporary Structures has a lot of employees at risk of falling. And given that the company averages 50 installs per month, with the most commonly deployed structure putting […]