Third Space Partners acquires Quest Events

November 1, 2026  |  Company News, News

Investment vehicles managed by Third Space Partners, a private equity firm focused on businesses powering the experience economy, have acquired Quest Events, a provider of pipe and drape, modular scenic, staging and event furnishings rental solutions to the AV, hospitality, corporate and special eve…
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Mainline Carpets to transition under the Emerald Carpets brand

October 29, 2026  |  Company News, News

Mainline Carpets will transition under the Emerald Carpets brand beginning later this year. The transition reflects the company’s commitment to creating a simpler, more unified experience for customers while continuing to provide the same products, services, relationships and industry expertis…
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Infinite Event Services acquires Allstar Show Industries

October 22, 2026  |  Company News, News

Infinite Event Services has acquired Allstar Show Industries, bringing together two Edmonton, Alberta, Canada-based event companies under a single, locally owned operation. Founded more than two decades ago, Infinite Event Services provides event rentals and production for weddings, corporate events…
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New Mexico appeals preliminary injunction on PFAS labeling rule

October 22, 2026  |  Industry News, News

New Mexico appealed a preliminary injunction against the state’s PFAS labeling requirement Oct. 16. The preliminary injunction was issued by U.S. District Judge Margaret Strickland Sept. 21, temporarily halting the state’s PFAS labeling rule following a lawsuit filed in July challenging the regu…
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Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 app now available

October 19, 2026  |  ATA News, Expo News, News

The Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026 app is available to download now on the App Store and Google Play. The app allows attendees to view the show’s full schedule, including special events and educational sessions, the show floor map, exhibitors by booth location and product category, and more. It…
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Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 digital guide now available

October 13, 2026  |  ATA News, Expo News, News

Advanced Textiles Association released the digital edition of the Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026 Show Guide, detailing everything attendees need to know about this year’s show in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 3–5. The guide features the show’s full education schedule, including the Emerging Techn…
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Registration open for 2027 Pitch to the Pack competition

October 8, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Registration is now open for the 2027 Wells Fargo Pitch to the Pack competition. The competition is open to all entrepreneurs working in a textile-based business, with opportunities to win cash awards and sponsorships for prototyping and business development. Teams must register by Nov. 9 and submit…
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Registration open for ATA webinar: ETLFs – Elevated Temperature Landfills

October 2, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Registration is open for the ETLFs – Elevated Temperature Landfills webinar, Oct. 21, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and sponsored by Viaflex, it is free for ATA members and nonmembers. The presentation will cover the history and key distinctions between ETLFs an…
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