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…
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Element Event Solutions names new CEO

August 6, 2026  |  Company News, News

Canadian-owned Element Event Solutions has a new CEO. James Dent, the company’s chief financial officer, will step up to lead the event rental business in Toronto, Ont.. According to the company, former CEO Allison Freeman is stepping away to pursue a new chapter. “Serving as CEO of Element has …
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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, …
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Safe Tenting Professional Certification Workshop in Georgia

August 1, 2026  |  News

The Tent Rental Division (TRD) of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is offering the Safe Tenting Professional (STP) Certification Program Aug. 26–27, at Classic Tents & Events in Norcross, Ga. This program will bring together all three essential in-person certification courses at a single lo…
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Industry leaders examine evacuation planning and liability

August 1, 2026  |  News

Recent events in the tent and event industry have renewed focus on one of the most important aspects of event safety: emergency preparedness. As industry professionals continue to evaluate best practices for protecting guests, staff and vendors, attention has increasingly turned toward evacuation pl…
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Fall protection & PPE

August 1, 2026  |  Covered conversations, News

When building a tent structure, use of tools like ladders, platforms or boom lifts are necessary. From a tent as small as a 10-by-10-foot up to a 50-meter-wide structure, the way we use these tools must be carefully thought out to ensure that no one gets hurt or drops anything on a person below.
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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…
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ATA Japan hosts Annual Meeting, elects new leadership

July 29, 2026  |  ATA News, News

ATA Japan, a member group of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), held its Annual Meeting July 22. The meeting also included a forum and networking reception. At the meeting, members approved activity and financial reports, elected new leadership, approved amendments to ATA Japan bylaws, and approve…
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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…
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Curated Events acquires Montana Party Rentals

July 23, 2026  |  Company News, News

Curated Events, Charleston, S.C., a national luxury event rental and production company, has acquired Montana Party Rentals, a Bozeman, Mont.-based specialty rental company. Founded in 1996 by Jill Redmon, her brother, Troy Redmon, and their friend, Scott Schwartz, Montana Party Rentals began as a h…
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