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Houston Tents & Events acquires Jaacked Event Rentals
July 30th, 2026
Image: Houston Tents and Events 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 Division. Jaacked Event Rentals owners Jomar Alcala and […]
Grady-White Boats transitions to Perpetual Purpose Trust
July 30th, 2026
Eddie Smith, owner of Grady-White Boats, announced he has gifted control of the company to a perpetual purpose trust (PPT). This PPT is the largest in the U.S. since Patagonia’s in 2022 and a first for the marine industry. Smith will be gifting control and ownership of the company to the Grady-White Boats PPT and […]
ATA Japan hosts Annual Meeting, elects new leadership
July 29th, 2026
Image: ATA Japan 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 approved the business plan and budget for the […]
Seaman Corporation expands Wooster headquarters
July 29th, 2026
Image: Seaman Corporation Seaman Corporation announced that the company has completed its 10,200-square-foot headquarters expansion in Wooster, Ohio. The new space features additional offices and open-area workstations, a large, multipurpose gathering room and increased parking capacity for the Wooster team and visitors. The project also showcases Seaman Corporation products. A Lightweight Structures tulip canopy shelters […]
Textile Innovation Engine of North Carolina receives $16 million in renewed funding
July 28th, 2026
The Textile Innovation Engine of North Carolina has received $16 million in renewed funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The Textile Innovation Engine is a research initiative of The Industrial Commons and supports more than a dozen projects led by North Carolina State University (NC State) researchers. The funding could be extended to up […]
Italian vibes
July 28th, 2026
Napatree is available in 40 Italian summer colors. Photo: Steele Technical Fabrics Napatree is a refined form of canvas — due to a cleanly made yarn — that still meets outdoor performance standards. It is designed to keep up with customers while sailing, partying and picnicking as well as offering kid-proofing features. Available in 40 […]
Durst North America, Vanguard Digital Printing Systems receive 13 Pinnacle Awards
July 27th, 2026
Image: Durst Group Durst Group announced that Durst North America and Vanguard Digital Printing Systems received 13 awards in the 2026 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards. "To receive this level of recognition for the fourth consecutive year is an incredible honor,” says Tim Saur, president and managing director, Durst North America. “This achievement reinforces what […]
Michelin completes acquisition of Tex Tech Industries
July 23rd, 2026
Image: Michelin Michelin announced that the company has completed the acquisition of Tex Tech Industries, under the terms announced in January this year. This is the third acquisition that Michelin's Polymer Composite Solutions business has completed in 2026, following the business's acquisition of Cooley in January and Flexitallic in April. The acquisition was finalized after […]
In memoriam: John Newberry
July 23rd, 2026
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) Wheatley; life partner, Rhonda Fargo; brother, Leo Newberry; grandchildren, Kimberly, Eric, Jason, […]
Curated Events acquires Montana Party Rentals
July 23rd, 2026
Photo courtesy of Curated Events. 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 home-based rental business. The company has […]