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2026 International Achievement Award submissions due Aug. 28
August 13, 2026 | ATA News, Expo News, Industry News, News
Submissions for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are due Aug. 28.
Registration open for ATA webinar: A Complete Security Blueprint
August 12, 2026 | Industry News, News
Registration is open for the Complete Security Blueprint webinar, Aug. 26, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), it is free for ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. A Complete Security Blueprint will provide a practical roadmap for building and maturing an effective cybe…
Morito Scovill Americas announces acquisition of Edward Segal Inc.
August 10, 2026 | Industry News, News
Morito Scovill Americas, a supplier of high-performance fasteners for apparel and light industrial applications based in Clarkesville, Ga., has announced the acquisition of Edward Segal Inc., a Thomaston, Conn.-based manufacturer of eyelet, grommet, rivet and snap fastener for machines and custom-en…
U.S. imposes additional tariffs on Canada
August 7, 2026 | Industry News, News
U.S. President Donald Trump announced July 20 that 50% tariffs on certain goods from Canada will be imposed beginning Aug. 19. The tariffs are pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and are in response to “Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products,” according to a White…
International Code Council deepens expertise with acquisition
August 6, 2026 | Industry News, News
The International Code Council (ICC), a source of model codes, standards and building safety solutions based in Washington, D.C., acquired Code Concepts Group, Brighton, Mich., a consulting firm specializing in fire and building code advisory services, training and technical consulting for…
Registration open for ATA webinar: Woven Narrow Fabrics | Kevlar EXO Development
August 3, 2026 | Industry News, News
Registration is open for the Woven Narrow Fabrics: Kevlar® EXO™ Development webinar Aug. 12, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), attendance is free to ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. The webinar will highlight the development process of DuPont’s Kevlar EXO fiber, …
Houston Tents & Events acquires Jaacked Event Rentals
July 30, 2026 | Industry News, News
Houston Tents & Events announced the acquisition of Jaacked Event Rentals, expanding the company’s operational footprint into West Texas and strengthening its ability to serve customers across the state. The acquisition establishes the newly formed Houston Tents & Events – West Texas…
In memoriam: John Newberry
July 23, 2026 | Industry News, News
John Albert Newberry, 90, Quincy, Mich., died April 15, 2026. He was the owner of Canopys R Us in Quincy, which his sons continue to operate. Newberry is survived by his children, Kevin (Sandra) Newberry, Karol Booher, Kendall “Ken” (Lora Snider) Newberry and Kelli (David Siler) W…