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ATA announces multiple new benefits for members
May 8th, 2025
Image: Advanced Textiles Association® Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is excited to introduce ATA Perks Plus, a new suite of benefits to support members in both their personal and professional lives. All benefits are available to ATA members in the U.S. and Canada and their employees; some perks extend to international members. To add employees to your […]
Registration now open for Advanced Textiles Expo 2025
May 1st, 2025
Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is excited to announce that registration is now open for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2025, taking place November 5–7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. As the industry’s leading trade show for specialty fabrics, advanced textiles, and shade and weather protection, the Expo draws thousands of professionals for three days […]
IAA Awards now open for submissions
April 30th, 2025
Photo courtesy of Stamford Tent and Event. The 2025 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are officially accepting entries! Now in its 78th year, this prestigious competition—exclusively for ATA members—honors the most outstanding projects across the specialty fabrics industry including tent and event rental installs. ATA put together an awards committee to reimage and revamp the International […]
Applications open for ATA Board of Directors positions
April 17th, 2025
The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Board of Directors is seeking volunteer applicants to fill three open positions. The ATA Board of Directors represents ATA's members and works with the ATA leadership staff, providing guidance on association decisions and activities. Open positions 1st Vice Chairman (2-year term) This individual will be the "Chairman-elect" and will automatically […]
2025 International Achievement Awards entries accepted until June 20
April 17th, 2025
The 2025 International Achievement Awards (IAAs) are now accepting entries. Exclusive to Advanced Textile Association (ATA) members, this competition—now in its 78th year—celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry. With a reduced entry fee of just $25, it's easy to enter. Showcase your technical skills and gain industry-wide recognition by entering your best work. Deadline […]
ATA Japan to host World Expo 2025 tour May 16; registration due April 23
April 10th, 2025
Image: World Expo 2025 As part of its engagement with the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Japan will host a group tour of the event May 16. Participants will visit key pavilions, receive guided explanations from industry experts involved in their construction, and exchange insights during a networking reception. International […]
Highlights from ATA Japan New Year Meeting and Reception
April 7th, 2025
Yamaguchi New Shelter Industries Inc. contributed shade structures to the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, including the NTT Pavilion pictured here, where it will showcase its communications technology at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan. Image: Yamaguchi New Shelter Industries Inc. The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Japan held its New Year Meeting and […]
TRD expert-led tent training
February 12th, 2025
Join us in-person for a must-attend Fire Code Officials Tent Training, focused on proper tent anchoring—essential for occupant safety. Led by TRD Board Chairman Nick Deninno, this session will equip you with expert insights into plan review, permitting, and inspection best practices to ensure safe and compliant tent installations. Take your training further by adding the TRD […]
Tent Conference 2025 success despite winter storm
January 23rd, 2025
Despite the ice, snow and bitterly cold temperatures, ATA’s Tent Rental Division (TRD) Tent Conference kicked off on January 7 in Louisville, Ky. One hundred attendees braved Winter Storm Blair and the usual travel delays that accompanied it to attend the two and a half-day event. "Once again, proof that tent folks are among […]
2025 Marine Fabricators Conference offers lively education
January 22nd, 2025
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) held the 2025 Marine Fabricators Conference Jan. 9–11, 2025, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Despite unseasonably cold temperatures in the state and travel delays or cancellations due to nationwide snowstorms, the conference was full of high energy, friendly camaraderie and knowledge sharing. Attendees and exhibitors enjoyed a week of industry education. […]