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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Midwest Fabric Products Association votes to disband

February 19, 2026  |  News

The Midwest Fabric Products Association (MFPA) announced Feb. 19 that the association has voted to disband.
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Tent Expo 2026 showcases innovation, education and industry momentum

February 17, 2026  |  ATA News, News

The Tent Rental Division (TRD) of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) brought energy, education and collaboration to Tent Expo 2026, held Jan. 27–29 at Margaritaville Resort Orlando. With certification courses, expanded exhibits and high-energy networking events, this year’s Expo demonstrated th…
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Apex Tent and Party acquires On Call Event Rentals

February 17, 2026  |  Company News, News

Apex Tent and Party, Tustin, Calif., has acquired On Call Event Rentals, Santa Ana, Calif. Both companies operate in Orange County and provide event rental services. Apex Tent and Party said existing reservations and contracts will continue as scheduled and that no action is required from curre…
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Shelter Structures America, DuraTrac Group forge distribution partnership

February 17, 2026  |  News

Shelter Structures America, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Calif., a supplier of temporary clearspan tent structures, has entered into a distribution partnership with The DuraTrac Group, Kearneysville, W.Va., a provider of heavy-duty modular event and turf prote…
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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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