Measure twice, site visit once

June 1, 2026  |  Covered conversations

In my own operations at Houston Tents & Events, and in conversations with fellow tent industry leaders across the country, I’ve found that the biggest drain on profitability isn’t the equipment; it’s the “unknowns” we encounter on job sites. The most successful companies aren’t just …
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Palmer Snyder partners with Chameleon

May 27, 2026  |  Company News, News

Palmer Snyder Furniture, Louisville, Ky., has entered into a U.S. sales partnership with Chameleon Chair Collection®, Los Angeles. The companies said the partnership combines Chameleon’s signature, patented designs with Palmer Snyder’s distribution network to ensure that the hospitality indust…
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Curated Events acquires Casa de Perrin

May 21, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Curated Events, Charleston, S.C., has acquired Casa de Perrin, a Los Angeles-based tabletop rental and design company serving the luxury event market. According to the company, the acquisition expands Curated Events’ national event services platform, which also includes Skyline Tent Co., See-…
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Judge applications open for 2026 International Achievement Awards

May 14, 2026  |  ATA News, Expo News, Industry News, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for judges for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs). The IAAs are an annual competition that celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry, showcasing ATA members’ technical skills and accomplishment…
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Registration opens for Advanced Textiles Expo

May 13, 2026  |  ATA News, Expo News, News

Registration is open for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026. The show returns Nov. 3–5, 2026, in Orlando, Fla., at the Orange County Convention Center (West Building). Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) expects 4,000+ attendees and 300+ exhibitors. Exhibit booths are still open as well. Expo program…
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Goff Tents & Events acquires Tri-State Tents & Party Rentals

May 11, 2026  |  Company News, News

Goff Tents & Events, Nicholasville, Ky., has acquired Tri-State Tents & Party Rentals, a provider of event rental services in the northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati market. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Tri-State Tents & Party Rentals into the Goff family,” sa…
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U.S. Court of International Trade rules 10% global tariffs illegal

May 8, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Three judges of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled May 7 that the 10% global tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in February were illegal. The 2–1 decision ruled that the tariffs imposed by the president under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 were “invalid” and …
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GPLANN Event Rentals enters Canadian market

May 5, 2026  |  Company News, News

GPLANN Event Rentals – Tents, Weddings, Parties, has officially opened as an event rental company in Edmonton, Alta., Canada. It offers professional setup services for weddings, parties, and corporate gatherings. The announcement aligns with GPLANN’s mission to deliver reliable event rentals…
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South Jersey Party Rentals expands with new headquarters

April 27, 2026  |  Company News, News

South Jersey Party Rentals, Mount Laurel, N.J., has opened a new headquarters and recently marked the milestone with an open house and ribbon-cutting event. The family-owned business, which has served New Jersey and the Philadelphia metro area since 1997, welcomed guests to tour the new facilit…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection opens IEEPA tariff refund portal

April 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has developed the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal, which importers and brokers can use to submit refund requests for duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as authorized by a March 4 C…
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