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Euphoria Event Solutions acquired by Choura Events
April 6th, 2026
Photo courtesy of Choura Events. Euphoria Event Solutions, Windsor, Conn., has been acquired by Choura Events, Torrance, Calif. The transaction was completed in January 2026. Euphoria Event Solutions was founded in 2006 by Stephen McKay, who now serves as east coast general manager of Euphoria Event Solutions, a Choura Events-owned company. “While ownership has changed, we want to reassure […]
24/7 Events acquires AV Party Rentals
April 6th, 2026
Photo courtesy of 24/7 Events. 24/7 Events, Valencia, Calif., has acquired AV Party Rentals, Newhall, Calif. The transition brings together two long-time, family-owned businesses that have served event rental customers in Southern California’s Santa Clarita community for more than 50 years. AV Party Rentals was founded in 1968 as All Valley Rental Center. The business was purchased by Pat […]
Party Reflections expands in North Carolina with latest acquisition
April 6th, 2026
Party Reflections, based in Charlotte, N.C., has acquired Creative Solutions Special Events, an event rental company in Belmont, N.C. Founded in 1958, Party Reflections said this addition will expand its presence in the greater Charlotte market and reinforce its commitment to service and inventory across the Carolinas and the Southeast. “Our combined strengths create a […]
Reju receives €135 million for Netherlands site
April 6th, 2026
Image: Reju Reju™, a textile-to-textile regeneration company, announced that the company has been awarded €135 million (around $156 million) in funding under the Netherlands’ Nationale Investeringsregeling Klimaatprojecten Industrie (NIKI) program. The funding will support Reju’s planned industrial-scale Regeneration Hub at Chemelot Industrial Park in Sittard-Geleen, covering both the investment phase and ongoing operations. “We are […]
Cloud-like, sustainable fibers
April 6th, 2026
Ecodown Fibers Sync is Global Recycled Standard-certified and is bluesign®- and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100-certified. Photo: Thermore Ecodown Fibers Sync is engineered to offer softness and resilience. This flexible insulation is ideal for technical outerwear and fashion silhouettes. The fiber has a cloud-like hand feel that resists clumping, even after multiple washes. It was crafted entirely […]
Australian Wool Innovation names Bryan Fry CEO
April 3rd, 2026
Bryan Fry. Image: Woolmark Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), the organization behind the global Woolmark brand, has named Bryan Fry as its next CEO, effective immediately. “Bryan brings global leadership experience, most recently serving as chairman and global chief executive officer of Pernod Ricard Winemakers, where he led large-scale international operations across multiple markets and premium […]
Trivantage to host second annual Makers Meet in May
April 2nd, 2026
Image: Trivantage Trivantage will host its second annual Makers Meet on May 8, 2026, in partnership with the Window Coverings Association of America. The one-day event is designed for workrooms, upholsterers and designers, offering opportunities to learn, connect and explore new techniques and materials. The event will take place at the Sunbrella® flagship manufacturing plant […]
Inc. recognizes Houston Tents & Event
April 2nd, 2026
Photo courtesy of Houston Tents & Events. Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, announced that Houston Tents & Events has been ranked No. 71 on its sixth annual Inc. Regionals: Southwest list – the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Southwest. The region includes […]
New research identifies opportunities to reach new boaters
April 2nd, 2026
New consumer research from Ipsos was released March 20, which was commissioned by the Market Expansion Advisory Group. “Ipsos Insights: Charting a Course for Growth” aims to provide a look into how today’s consumers discover or engage with boating, as well as how the industry can potentially increase participation in the coming years. Who are today’s […]
Arclin acquires DuPont’s Aramid business, Kevlar and Nomex brands
April 1st, 2026
Image: Arclin Arclin, a global materials science company, announced that the company has completed the acquisition of DuPont’s Aramid business, including the Kevlar® and Nomex® brands, for approximately $1.8 billion. “Kevlar and Nomex are the gold standard in their respective industries, and we are very excited to incorporate the Aramids platform into Arclin’s broader material science […]