24 states file case challenging tariffs imposed by President Trump

March 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Twenty-four states filed a case in the U.S. Court of International Trade against U.S. President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and others on March 5, 2026. The lawsuit challenges President Trump’s imposition of global tariffs under Sectio…
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Judge issues tariff refund order, U.S. CBP says it needs 45 days

March 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

On March 4, Court of International Trade Judge Richard Eaton ruled that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must refund money collected in reciprocal tariffs imposed last year by U.S. President Donald Trump. The judge ruled that U.S. CBP must immediately liquidate all unliquidated entries witho…
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Lyle Shipley joins Herculite as Director of Innovation

March 3, 2026  |  Company News, News

Herculite Products announces that Lyle Shipley is joining Herculite as the new Director of Innovation. In this role, Shipley will focus on advancing Herculite’s innovation strategy, developing new products and solutions, and supporting growth across the organization. With over 25 years of experien…
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Point of Rental launches Rental Intelligence Suite

March 3, 2026  |  Company News, News

Point of Rental Software has introduced Rental Intelligence Suite, a set of AI-powered tools that help rental businesses turn complex data into clear, useful insights. Rental Intelligence Suite is built for the rental industry. It combines artificial intelligence and machine learning with more than …
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Nick Deninno receives Industry Impact Award

March 3, 2026  |  Industry News, News

B&R Innovations/Block and Roll is honored to congratulate founder, owner and CEO, Nick Deninno, on being selected as the winner of the 2025 ARA Industry Impact Award from the American Rental Association (ARA). The ARA Industry Impact Award recognizes a manufacturer supplier and/or independent ma…
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Liba Fabrics launches custom printed event carpet

February 27, 2026  |  Company News, News

Liba Fabrics, a provider of custom large-format printing, announces the launch of its new Custom Printed Event Carpet, expanding its production capabilities beyond fabric and into high-impact event flooring solutions. Known for premium products such as custom printed fabric by the yard an…
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TapGoods, Easy RFID Pro announce strategic RFID integration

February 27, 2026  |  Company News, News

TapGoods, the end-to-end software solution for event and equipment rental businesses, announced a strategic integration with Easy RFID Pro, an RFID inventory execution platform designed to automate warehouse workflows, reduce shrinkage and improve inventory accuracy. The integration connects TapGoo…
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ATA State of the Industry survey responses due March 6

February 26, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textile Association’s (ATA’s) annual State of the Industry survey is accepting responses through March 6. The survey allows members to share their thoughts on the current state of the textile industry and what they envision for the future. It takes less than 10 minutes to comple…
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2027 ICC code development progresses

February 26, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Note: The author serves as ATA’s code consultant and attends building code development meetings. One of the services provided to members of the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is advocacy. For the member groups involved with permanent awnings and structures, temporary tents and sometimes even …
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Supreme Court rules tariffs imposed by President Trump under IEEPA unlawful

February 20, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6–3 decision that most of the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) are unlawful. The ruling references country-specific tariffs that President Trump began implementing in 2025 after declaring a nationa…
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