Big Dawg Party Rentals affiliate acquires J.V. Chujko

February 17, 2026  |  Company News, News

Bespoke Event Rentals, an affiliate of Big Dawg Party Rentals with locations in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Long Island, the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island, acquired J.V. Chujko (JVC), Pittsburgh, Pa. JVC was founded in 1948 and is a full-service event company covering Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virgini…
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2026 IAAs, Fabrication Excellence Awards accepting entries

February 10, 2026  |  ATA News, News

The 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs) are now accepting entries. Exclusive to Advanced Textile Association (ATA) members, this competition—now in its 79th year—celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry. With a reduced entry fee of just $25, it’s easy to enter. S…
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President Trump signs trade agreements with India, Guatemala and El Salvador

February 3, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump signed reciprocal trade agreements with India, Guatemala and El Salvador in late January and early February. India After a discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Trump has agreed to lower reciprocal tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. The White House…
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In memoriam: Gene Rahll

January 28, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Eugene (Gene) F. Rahll, 97, Dalhart, Texas, died Jan. 7, 2026. Rahll launched rental operations on the East Coast and in Texas and is a member of the ARA Rental Hall of Fame. Rahll began his rental industry career in 1968 when he lived in the Baltimore area. He got started by op…
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Cincinnati Chamber acquires ColdIron Events and Rentals

January 28, 2026  |  Company News, News

The Cincinnati Regional Chamber has acquired ColdIron Events and Rentals (ColdIron), a Cincinnati-based event production and equipment rental business. ColdIron, founded in 1983, has collaborated with the Chamber for nearly 30 years in support o…
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Call for presentations open for Advanced Textiles Expo 2026

January 28, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is seeking speakers for Advanced Textiles Expo in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 3–5, 2026, and for the Emerging Technologies Conference on Nov. 2. Proposals are due Feb. 20. Presentation content categories Presentation types 25-Minute Show Floor SessionsConcise 25-minute …
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New York Tent expanding across NY, New England after acquisition

January 16, 2026  |  Company News, News

New York Tent, Bohemia, N.Y., acquired Stamford Tent & Event Services, Stamford, Conn., through its parent company, Aspire Event Group. Both companies will continue operating independently from their current offices and facilities. “This acquisition allows us to better serve our clients w…
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Registration open for USINFI Advocacy Days 2026

January 14, 2026  |  ATA News, Industry News, News

Registration is now open for USINFI Advocacy Days 2026, March 17–18, in Washington, D.C. The event is exclusive to members of USINFI, a member group of Advanced Textile Association (ATA). To learn more about membership, visit textiles.org/membership. Members will discuss issues impacting the U.S. …
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PFAS laws in several U.S. states take effect

January 8, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Several U.S. state laws related to the use of PFAS in products, such as bans and warning label mandates, went into effect Jan. 1. These states include Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota and Vermont. Visit Advanced Textile Association’s PFAS Resource Center for information and updates about ot…
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Prim Event Rentals acquired by Divinity Event Productions

January 5, 2026  |  Company News, News

Prim Event Rentals, Phoenix, a provider of event rentals and design across the Southwest, has been acquired by Divinity Event Productions, Phoenix. The company will now operate under the name Prim by Divinity. The company said the foundation of Prim remains the same, with Maureen Harkness, CERP…
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