TRD to Host Trainings in California in February

February 4, 2025  |  News

The Tent Rental Division (TRD) is hosting a series of tent professional courses and networking opportunities at Choura Events in Torrance, CA, on February 25–26, 2025. Attendees will enjoy two days of expert-led training, hands-on demonstrations and exclusive networking. The three training opportu…
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Tariff on China goes into effect, tariffs on Mexico and Canada on pause for 30 days

February 4, 2025  |  Industry News, News

President Donald Trump has paused tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days following conversations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The president initially signed executive orders imposing 25% tariffs on the two countries on Saturday, Feb. 1, whic…
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Tent OX acquires The Extractor

February 3, 2025  |  Company News, News

Tent OX, Mechanicsburg, Pa., a provider of labor-saving automation for the event rental industry, has acquired The Extractor, a hydraulic stake puller. The Extractor was originally developed and distributed by Mike Hess, owner of Hess Tent Rental, Manheim, Pa. The Extractor will be rebranded as…
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CORT Events reveals top event design trends of 2025

February 3, 2025  |  Industry News, News, Trend Watch

CORT Events, Chantilly, Va., a furniture rental company for the exhibition and events industry, has announced its top design trends for 2025. “Modern event design is more than just aesthetics. It’s about creating an environment that achieves objectives that resonate with attendees. Every piece o…
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Traube Tent Co. secures investment, transfers majority ownership

January 29, 2025  |  Industry News, News

Traube Tent Co., a full-service tent and structure provider in the St. Louis metro region established in 1938, has announced that the Traube family has transferred majority ownership of the company to the newly established Traube Tent Acquisition. In conjunction with the financial investment, Traube…
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Point of Rental, RepMove announce integration

January 23, 2025  |  Industry News, News

 Point of Rental and RepMove have announced a software integration that empowers rental businesses’ outside sales teams with mobile relationship management tools.  “Point of Rental is the clear leader in rental management systems,” said RepMove CEO Dillon Baird. “Many of our custom…
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Tent Conference 2025 success despite winter storm

January 23, 2025  |  ATA News, News

Despite the ice, snow and bitterly cold temperatures, ATA’s Tent Rental Division (TRD) Tent Conference kicked off on January 7 in Louisville, Ky. One hundred attendees braved Winter Storm Blair and the usual travel delays that accompanied it to attend the two and a half-day event.   “On…
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Chivari opens Las Vegas warehouse

January 13, 2025  |  Industry News, News

Chivari, Hialeah, Fla., and Chicago, has opened a new warehouse in Las Vegas. The event furniture supplier’s new western facility adds to its current locations in the Miami area and in Chicago. The company said customers can now pick up event furniture directly from the warehouse, adding that it i…
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Court strikes down DOL rule expanding overtime pay eligibility

December 11, 2024  |  Industry News, News

On Nov. 15, a U.S. district court issued a ruling that invalidates the entirety of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2024 final overtime regulations rule. In April, DOL published its final rule requiring that, effective July 1, 2024, salaried workers making up to $43,888 per year are eligible f…
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Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse

December 11, 2024  |  Industry News, News

Pantone has announced its Color of the Year for 2025: PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. Pantone described Mocha Mousse as an “evocative soft brown that transports our senses into the pleasure and deliciousness it inspires. A warming rich brown hue, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse nurtures with its s…
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