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Tent Expo 2026 showcases innovation, education and industry momentum
February 17, 2026 | ATA News, News
The Tent Rental Division (TRD) of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) brought energy, education and collaboration to Tent Expo 2026, held Jan. 27–29 at Margaritaville Resort Orlando. With certification courses, expanded exhibits and high-energy networking events, this year’s Expo demonstrated th…
Apex Tent and Party acquires On Call Event Rentals
February 17, 2026 | Company News, News
Apex Tent and Party, Tustin, Calif., has acquired On Call Event Rentals, Santa Ana, Calif. Both companies operate in Orange County and provide event rental services. Apex Tent and Party said existing reservations and contracts will continue as scheduled and that no action is required from curre…
Shelter Structures America, DuraTrac Group forge distribution partnership
February 17, 2026 | News
Shelter Structures America, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Calif., a supplier of temporary clearspan tent structures, has entered into a distribution partnership with The DuraTrac Group, Kearneysville, W.Va., a provider of heavy-duty modular event and turf prote…
Big Dawg Party Rentals affiliate acquires J.V. Chujko
February 17, 2026 | Company News, News
Bespoke Event Rentals, an affiliate of Big Dawg Party Rentals with locations in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Long Island, the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island, acquired J.V. Chujko (JVC), Pittsburgh, Pa. JVC was founded in 1948 and is a full-service event company covering Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virgini…
2026 IAAs, Fabrication Excellence Awards accepting entries
February 10, 2026 | ATA News, News
The 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs) are now accepting entries. Exclusive to Advanced Textile Association (ATA) members, this competition—now in its 79th year—celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry. With a reduced entry fee of just $25, it’s easy to enter. S…
President Trump signs trade agreements with India, Guatemala and El Salvador
February 3, 2026 | Industry News, News
U.S. President Donald Trump signed reciprocal trade agreements with India, Guatemala and El Salvador in late January and early February. India After a discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Trump has agreed to lower reciprocal tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. The White House…
In memoriam: Gene Rahll
January 28, 2026 | Industry News, News
Eugene (Gene) F. Rahll, 97, Dalhart, Texas, died Jan. 7, 2026. Rahll launched rental operations on the East Coast and in Texas and is a member of the ARA Rental Hall of Fame. Rahll began his rental industry career in 1968 when he lived in the Baltimore area. He got started by op…