ARA launches national workforce development campaign

March 26, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The American Rental Association (ARA) debuted its workforce development campaign – Born for This – at The ARA ShowTM 2024, held February 19 – 21 in New Orleans, La. As a prelude to The ARA Show keynote session, Tony Conant, ARA chief executive officer (CEO), introduced the new campaign titled …
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IAA submission window opens March 15

March 5, 2024  |  ATA News, Industry News, News

The International Achievement Awards (IAA) are returning for 2024. Entries will once again be open starting this March 15 for the awards program. Seize the opportunity to showcase your work to a global audience! Reasons to Participate: Submissions may be made beginning March 15. Deadline for entries…
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Herculite Products Inc. promotes Jake Ritchie to business manager

March 5, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

Herculite Products Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, announced the appointment of Jake Ritchie as the new business manager for its Custom Engineered Solutions – Agricultural Barn Curtain division. As business manager, Ritchie will oversee the strategic direction of H…
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Amy Bircher appointed to advisory committee by President Biden

February 26, 2024  |  ATA News, Industry News, News, People

President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint nine individuals as members of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations, including former Advanced Textiles Association chairman Amy Bircher. The advisory committee provides overall policy advice to the U.S. Trade Representative on …
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Airrex USA changes name to TEMP-AIR® Equipment Sales

February 26, 2024  |  Company News, News

Airrex USA is changing its name to TEMP-AIR® Equipment Sales. The new name reflects the company’s expanded brand offerings, which include portable cooling, heating and air quality products that can be used as permanent or temporary solutions.   TEMP-AIR® Equipment Sales, which is based in Waco…
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March TRD Bootcamp

February 22, 2024  |  ATA News, Industry News, News

Think TRD Boot Camps are just for those who do tent installations? Anyone in the tent industry can benefit from attending! It’s a great way to get hands-on experience and knowledge about the products being sold and installed. Join us on Thursday, Mar. 7 for the TRD Boot Camp in Chatt…
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ATA launches Foundations of Safe Tenting course

February 21, 2024  |  ATA News, Industry News, News

The Tent Rental Division of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is launching the “Foundations of Safe Tenting” course, a groundbreaking educational initiative developed in collaboration with the American Rental Association (ARA) and the Manufacturers and Tent Renters Association (MATRA).…
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Point of Rental Software acquires Record360

February 12, 2024  |  Industry News, News

Point of Rental Software, Fort Worth, Texas, has acquired Record360, Walnut Creek, Calif., a rental inspection software solution. The acquisition is designed to fuel Record360’s product development and growth, allowing the team to accelerate the pace of product innovation, increase its global…
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Tent Expo victorious at Daytona

January 29, 2024  |  ATA Events, ATA News, Industry News, News

Despite the threat of high winds, severe thunderstorms and dangerous tornados causing some delays with tent installations, Tent Expo 2024 kicked off on January 9 in Daytona, Fla. Over 550 attendees and exhibitors came from as far away as China, Poland and even the United Arab Emirates.  “It w…
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Rekord Structures acquires BATLite

January 23, 2024  |  Industry News

Agility and durability are the most essential qualities of a military operation shelter. These shelters must withstand harsh environmental conditions — everything from extreme heat to violent dust storms and snow banks, and be able to be quickly moved to new locations. Rekord Structures has acquir…
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