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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Call for presenters open for Advanced Textiles Expo 2025

December 6, 2024  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Association invites industry leaders, innovators and experts to present at Advanced Textiles Expo® 2025 and Emerging Technologies Conference (ETC). Advanced Textiles Expo and the ETC allow textile industry participants to showcase their knowledge and innovations, inspire other ind…
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Countdown to Tent Conference: 1 month away!

November 11, 2024  |  ATA News, News

Save and register for the 2025 Tent Conference before Dec. 3 for the early bird discount! Time flies when you’re waiting to gather with fellow tent leaders in Louisville, KY. Tent Conference is just one month away, January 7–9, 2025 so now is the best time to register. Here’s wha…
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ATA introduces workforce development website

November 9, 2024  |  ATA News, News

The Workforce Development Council, a member group of the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), has launched its new website as a resource for building the textile industry workforce. The Council is working to find solutions to one of the biggest challenges our members in the textiles industry are f…
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H&E opens new Kansas City branch

November 4, 2024  |  ATA News, News

H&E Rentals, Baton Rouge, La., has opened a new branch in south Kansas City, Mo. The branch is the company’s fourth location in the state of Missouri and its second in the Show-Me State in a year. H&E operates in 32 states and has opened 16 branches across the country in 2024. The facility…
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Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 brings more than 4,200 attendees

October 17, 2024  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Expo® 2024, the largest event of Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA), concluded with resounding success on Sept. 24–26 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Once again held in conjunction with Sun Shading Expo North America—organized by Messe Stuttgart, founder…
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Advanced Textiles Expo 2024 Show Stoppers winners announced

September 24, 2024  |  ATA News, Awards, News, Show Stoppers

The winners of the 13th annual Show Stoppers Awards program were recently announced at the 2024 Advanced Textiles Expo in Anaheim, Calif.
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Outlook 2024 highlights military, policy updates

May 20, 2024  |  ATA News, Industry News, News

More than 75 textile leaders gathered at this year’s Outlook® Conference to hear updates on the economy and the top issues facing the industry. The Outlook conference is organized by the U.S. Industrial & Narrow Fabric Institute and the Military Division of the Advanced Textiles Association. …
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IAA submission window opens March 15

March 5, 2024  |  ATA News, Industry News, News

The International Achievement Awards (IAA) are returning for 2024. Entries will once again be open starting this March 15 for the awards program. Seize the opportunity to showcase your work to a global audience! Reasons to Participate: Submissions may be made beginning March 15. Deadline for entries…
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Amy Bircher appointed to advisory committee by President Biden

February 26, 2024  |  ATA News, Industry News, News, People

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 …
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