IFAI selects Advanced Textiles Association as new name

May 17, 2022  |  News

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) will become the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) effective June 1. The name change was approved in April with 85.6 percent of association members casting their votes to do so. Association bylaws require the approval of two-thirds of those re…
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Outlook® gives attendees exclusive insights to power informed decisions at the 2022 conference

May 17, 2022  |  News

Close to 100 attendees gathered at the Omni Homestead Resort (circa 1766) in Hot Springs, VA to engage, learn and connect with colleagues in the industry. A day and a half of informative business sessions, intermingled with several networking opportunities, were filled with knowledge and idea exchan…
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Upholstery & Trim International Council to join IFAI

May 9, 2022  |  ATA 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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Eschenbach Temporary Architecture celebrates 50th anniversary

May 3, 2022  |  Company News, News

Eschenbach Zeltbau GmbH & Co. KG from Bad Königshofen looks back on 50 years of tent construction. It started when James T. Eschenbach founded the family business in 1972. At that time, the focus was on the sale and renting of simple marquees. Managing director Alexander Eschenbach has remained…
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Ask Me Anything May 10 on trade and tariffs with Nate Bolin

April 28, 2022  |  ATA News

The Advanced Textiles Association will be hosting an “Ask Me Anything” on trade issues with attorney Nate Bolin in May. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 10, from 2 to 3 p.m. EDT, in CONNECT by ATA’s Open Forum. This is a great opportunity to ask him your questions about trade and tari…
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PRO EM acquires Kirby Rentals

April 25, 2022  |  Company News, News

PRO EM National Event Services, recognized for its work with major national events such as Super Bowl LV, Coachella, The Grammys and The WM Phoenix Open, today announced the acquisition of Florida-based Kirby Rentals, LLC, one of the Southeast’s largest suppliers of tents and other event equip…
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In memoriam: Thomas “Tom” Fridley

April 21, 2022  |  Industry News

Thomas “Tom” Robert Fridley, age 69, of Waynesville, Ohio passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, surrounded by his family. Passionate about business, he had a 35-year career at Glawe Awnings and Tents in Dayton, Ohio before retiring in 2011 as part-owner and VP of the awning division. Fridley was …
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OSHA creates program to protect workers against heat

April 21, 2022  |  Industry News, News

For the first time, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a National Emphasis Program to protect millions of workers from heat illness and injuries. Through the program, which went into effect April 8, 2022, OSHA will conduct heat-related workplace inspectio…
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Brad Gleason rejoins Anchor Industries

April 18, 2022  |  Company News, News

Anchor Industries announced Brad Gleason has rejoined the Anchor team assisting with tent sales in the Caribbean and Canada. He’ll report to Houston Wedding. In 1978, Gleason and his wife Deb founded Caloosa Canvas Company in Sanibel, Florida. Since then, he owned and operated his own tent rental …
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Ardent Hire CEO seeks donations for Ukrainian refugees

April 14, 2022  |  Industry News, News

Since Feb. 24, 2022, news reports of the Russia-Ukraine War have been characterized by images of destroyed landscapes and, even more impactful, citizens who have been displaced, injured or worse. While many empathize with the Ukrainian people, Jeremy Fish, CEO of Enfield, England-based Ardent H…
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