Jan. 9–11, 2024, official dates for Tent Expo

June 16, 2023  |  IFAI news, Industry News, News

ATA’s Tent Rental Division (TRD) announced the official dates for Tent Expo 2024. This event is regarded as the premier event in the tent rental industry. Mark your calendars for Jan. 9-11, 2024, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL, USA, for this highly an…
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In memoriam: Kevin Yonce

May 1, 2023  |  IFAI news, Industry News

Former Industrial Fabrics Association International (now ATA) Chairman Kevin Yonce passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on April 29, 2023. Yonce was born January 24, 1970, in Urbana, Ill. He was a lifelong resident of Champaign-Urbana and a 1988 graduate of Urbana High School. Yonce is …
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Speak at Advanced Textiles Expo 2023

December 19, 2022  |  IFAI news, News

The call for presentations is now open for Advanced Textiles Expo 2023! Share your expertise, cultivate valuable new connections and give helpful advice to your market by presenting at Advanced Textiles Expo Oct. 31–Nov. 3 in Orlando, Fla., USA.
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Tent Conference 2023

November 1, 2022  |  Events, IFAI Events, IFAI news

Tent Conference is the leading event promoting the advancement of the commercial tent rental industry. This biennial event features: A robust educational component designed to grow businesses Valuable networking opportunities Access to the industry’s top material suppliers Suppliers will: Have acc…
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Webinar | Non-Engineered Ballasting Tool Overview and Demonstration presented by TRD & ARA

September 22, 2022  |  IFAI news, News

The question of how much ballast is necessary to safely secure a tent is one that tent rental companies have been struggling with for decades. While most newer tents are certified by engineers to require a set amount of ballast, there are still many – particularly older tents or tents that have be…
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Answers to your Supply Chain questions!

August 8, 2022  |  Events, IFAI Events, IFAI news, News, Webinars

CONNECT by ATA will be hosting an Ask Me Anything on Supply Chain Challenges event with Bill Rooney of Kuehne + Nagel Inc. on August 30! Get the answers to your supply chain questions from an expert at this live session on August 30 from 1-2pm EDT. Can’t make it to the live session? Email &hel…
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Advanced Textiles Association debuts new logo

July 28, 2022  |  IFAI news, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), recently launched their new logo. ATA became the official new name of the association formerly known as Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), on June 1 and have now released their new look. The goal was to find a name and acronym that was more incl…
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Upholstery & Trim International Council to join IFAI

May 9, 2022  |  IFAI news, Industry News

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announced that the Upholstery & Trim International Council (UTIC) with its members are joining the IFAI. UTIC membership is comprised of manufacturers and distributors of fabrics and accessories for applications in the automotive, marine, i…
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