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IAA submission window opens March 15
March 5th, 2024
Alain Perez, CEO of Eventstar Structures, described this 2022 IAA Best in Category-winning installation as “one of the most challenging of the year” for the Miami, Fla.-based custom structure fabricator. Photo courtesy of Eventstar Structures. The International Achievement Awards (IAA) are returning for 2024. Entries will once again be open starting this March 15 for […]
Herculite Products Inc. promotes Jake Ritchie to business manager
March 5th, 2024
Jake Ritchie, Herculite's new business manager of its Agricultural Barn Curtain division. Image: Herculite 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 […]
Amy Bircher appointed to advisory committee by President Biden
February 26th, 2024
Amy Bircher at IFAI Expo 2021 in Nashville, Tenn. 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 matters in connection with […]
Airrex USA changes name to TEMP-AIR® Equipment Sales
February 26th, 2024
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, Texas, has a nationwide distribution network that sells portable air […]
March TRD Bootcamp
February 22nd, 2024
TRD Boot Camps offer hands-on training for installers on topics ranging from safely anchoring a tent and basic site safety to performing site surveys and installing specific styles of tents. 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 […]
ATA launches Foundations of Safe Tenting course
February 21st, 2024
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). All TRD members can take advantage of this course at NO COST. Designed specifically for tenting professionals, […]
Point of Rental Software acquires Record360
February 12th, 2024
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 footprint, and continue setting the standard for mobile digital documentation tools, a Point of […]
Tent Expo victorious at Daytona
January 29th, 2024
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 was an incredible gathering of tent professionals,” […]
Rekord Structures acquires BATLite
January 23rd, 2024
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 acquired BATLite® (pronounced battle-light) to create a rapid deployable, turn-key, […]
Arena launches iconic new look
January 16th, 2024
Behind a row of hospitality structures on the 17th hole, the 1927 Club sits on the 18th fairway—a premium tented structure constructed by Arena Americas for a VIP experience. Arena recently launched an iconic new look as part of its continued journey to become a global leader in large-scale temporary infrastructure & integrated event solutions. […]