Goff Tents receives entrepreneurship award

August 24, 2026  |  Company News, News

Goff Tents & Events, Nicholasville, Ky., has been recognized by Commerce Lexington with the 2026 Salute to Small Business Achievement in Entrepreneurship Award, which honors companies’ continued growth, innovation and commitment to serving customers throughout Kentucky and beyond. Goff Tents &…
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Section 338 tariffs on Canadian imports paused until Aug. 22

August 19, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Following an agreement between the U.S. and Canada Aug. 18, the U.S. has paused the implementation of tariffs on certain goods from Canada for three days, delaying the effective date to Aug. 22. The 50% tariffs were set to take effect Aug. 19 pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. They w…
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U.S. imposes new tariffs following Section 301 investigation

August 14, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Sixty trade partners of the U.S. are subject to new tariffs following the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 investigation into concerns about forced labor. The investigation began in March, with the USTR determining in June that the acts, policies and practices of the economies were &#822…
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2026 International Achievement Award submissions due Aug. 28

August 13, 2026  |  ATA News, Expo News, Industry News, News

Submissions for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are due Aug. 28.
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Registration open for ATA webinar: A Complete Security Blueprint

August 12, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Registration is open for the Complete Security Blueprint webinar, Aug. 26, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), it is free for ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. A Complete Security Blueprint will provide a practical roadmap for building and maturing an effective cybe…
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Aztec Tents celebrates 60 years

August 12, 2026  |  Company News, News

In an industry where success is measured by reliability, innovation and trust, Aztec Tents proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026, marking six decades of engineering solutions that have helped shape the modern event rental and temporary structure industry. Since opening its doors in 1966, t…
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Morito Scovill Americas announces acquisition of Edward Segal Inc.

August 10, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Morito Scovill Americas, a supplier of high-performance fasteners for apparel and light industrial applications based in Clarkesville, Ga., has announced the acquisition of Edward Segal Inc., a Thomaston, Conn.-based manufacturer of eyelets, grommets, rivets and snap fasteners for machines and custo…
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U.S. imposes additional tariffs on Canada

August 7, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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…
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International Code Council deepens expertise with acquisition

August 6, 2026  |  Industry News, News

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…
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Element Event Solutions names new CEO

August 6, 2026  |  Company News, News

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 …
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