Mod-Fence, FloorEXP, California Portable Dance Floor combine as Event Product Solutions

May 8, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The innovative minds behind Mod-Fence, FloorEXP and California Portable Dance Floor Company announced the launch of their latest venture, Event Product Solutions. This new brand is building off their previous successes in temporary event fencing and event flooring. Event Product Solutions is committ…
Arena Group acquires Showblock

May 1, 2024  |  Industry News, News

Arena Group has completed the acquisition of temporary structure specialists Showblock. The deal demonstrates Arena Group’s commitment to growth and innovation and strengthens its position as a global leader in the event industry. Showblock, founded in 2017, is renowned for its highly functional, …
Traube Tents acquires Armbruster Tentmaker

April 11, 2024  |  Industry News, News

Traube Tent Company, Inc., St. Louis, Mo. metro region, a full service tent & structure provider, has acquired key manufacturing assets and product lines from Armbruster Tentmaker of Springfield, Ill. Traube is excited to continue the long-standing tradition of excellence from Armbruster. Traube…
ARA launches national workforce development campaign

March 26, 2024  |  Industry News, News

The American Rental Association (ARA) debuted its workforce development campaign – Born for This – at The ARA ShowTM 2024, held February 19 – 21 in New Orleans, La. As a prelude to The ARA Show keynote session, Tony Conant, ARA chief executive officer (CEO), introduced the new campaign titled …
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…
Herculite Products Inc. promotes Jake Ritchie to business manager

March 5, 2024  |  Company News, Industry News, News

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 H…
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 …
March TRD Bootcamp

February 22, 2024  |  ATA News, Industry News, News

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 to get hands-on experience and knowledge about the products being sold and installed. Join us on Thursday, Mar. 7 for the TRD Boot Camp in Chatt…
ATA launches Foundations of Safe Tenting course

February 21, 2024  |  ATA News, Industry News, News

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).…
Point of Rental Software acquires Record360

February 12, 2024  |  Industry News, News

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…