Aztec Tents unveils new size in Tidewater Sailcloth Line

July 14, 2025  |  Company News, News

Aztec Tents, a global manufacturer of tents, canopies, and other industrial fabric solutions proudly announces the newest addition to its best-selling Tidewater Series: the 66-foot-wide (20m) Tidewater Twin Pole Sailcloth Tent. This latest innovation marks the eighth model in the Tidewater Sailcloth…
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ATA accepting applications for advisory board and member group positions

July 7, 2025  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textile Association (ATA) members and staff rely on engaged advisory boards and councils to help guide programming and initiatives.  Below are the openings for ATA’s Divisions and Groups, all for three-year terms. Applications are due Fri., Aug. 22, 2025. Open positions ATA …
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ATA to honor workers on National Uniform Day

June 30, 2025  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is among 10 organizations across the apparel, textile, uniform and equipment sectors joining forces to celebrate the second annual National Uniform Day. The event recognizes those who wear uniforms or workwear as part of their daily jobs, from police officers and…
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Herculite Products Inc. promotes Mike Stephenson to director of manufacturing

June 30, 2025  |  Company News, News

Herculite® Products Inc., a high-performance and custom fabrics manufacturer, announced the promotion of Mike Stephenson as the new director of manufacturing. Stephenson joined Herculite in 2010 and has worked within manufacturing for the past 15 years. In his most recent role as production manager…
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Trivantage launches new event for workroom professionals, registration due July 16

June 25, 2025  |  Company News, News

Trivantage®, a supplier for workroom and upholstery professionals, announced the launch of a new educational event called The Makers Meet. The event will celebrate the skill, creativity and community of workrooms and upholstery shops. The event will take place Aug. 14–15 at the Sunbrella® headqu…
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In memoriam: Bill Pedersen

June 17, 2025  |  Company News, News

William (Bill) Harry Pedersen, 84, died May 16, 2025. Pedersen was the president of Pedersen’s Rentals in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Pedersen joined the family-owned business in 1967. Under his leadership, the business expanded to additional locations and focused its inventory on event rental offeri…
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OSHA offers new heat safety resources

June 17, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Heat Illness Prevention campaign has developed two new education resources for employers and workers. The first resource is a fact sheet highlighting young workers and heat illness and the precautions this group of workers should…
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Mike Stephenson promoted as Herculite’s director of manufacturing

June 17, 2025  |  Company News, News

Herculite Products Inc., an innovator and manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics, announced the appointment of Mike Stephenson as the new director of manufacturing. Mike joined Herculite in 2010 and has served in progressively responsible roles within manufacturing for the past 15 years…
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ATA Japan hosts site visit, networking reception in Osaka

June 11, 2025  |  ATA News, News

ATA Japan held its Spring Event May 16, which included a visit to the site of World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, followed by a networking reception. The site visit featured a guided tour by two Advanced Textile Association (ATA) member companies, Taiyo Kogyo Corporation and Yamaguchi New Shelter Indus…
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President Trump doubles tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

June 4, 2025  |  Industry News, News

President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on most steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, effective June 4. The U.S. and the U.K. previously reached a trade deal May 8, agreeing to negotiate an alternative arrangement for the 25% Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum. According to Preside…
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