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Trivantage promotes Brett Baird to vice president of sales
December 13, 2023
Trivantage®, a specialty fabrics distributor, announced the promotion of Brett Baird to vice president of sales. In his new role, Baird will lead the commercial sales team with an emphasis on enhancing the customer experience. “At Trivantage, we always strive to give our customers what they need, when they need it,” said Baird. “My goal […]
Euphoria Event Solutions acquired by Choura Events
April 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 3, 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 2, 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 and Event
April 2, 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 and 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 2, 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 1, 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 […]
Element Event Solutions introduces nine new design themes
April 1, 2026
Element Event Solutions, a Canadian provider of rentals, tents and event services, launches its newest collection, the company’s boldest and most extensive product release in its more than 115 years in business. Featuring more than 200 new pieces, the collection introduces nine thoughtfully designed themes that bring together furniture, linens, tabletop elements, decor, and drapery, […]
Eco-friendly and durable
March 31, 2026
The NetZERO line features a Global Recycled Standard confirmation that every product adheres to the highest sustainability and ethical production standards. Photo: The Mitchell Group Arbor, Birkin, Burlap and Lin are the four new additions of the NetZERO line for commercial environments. These coated textiles are free of organic solvents, without sacrificing durability or performance. […]
INDA announces transition of chief market and industry analyst Mark Snider
March 31, 2026
Mark Snider. Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) has announced that Mark Snider, chief market and industry analyst, will be transitioning from his role as he prepares for a move to France. Since joining INDA, Snider has served as a leading voice on market and industry dynamics, delivering data-driven insights and […]
New Mexico approves PFAS labeling requirement for consumer products
March 30, 2026
On March 23, New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board approved rules requiring manufacturers to label consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS. The board also approved a state law, which phases out and prohibits the sale of certain products containing PFAS. The labeling requirement strengthens the state’s PFAS Protection Act, which Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed in […]
New vinyl colors
March 30, 2026
All versions of Sunbrella® Horizon® offer protection against microbial pinking and fading, cleanability, four-way stretching, and resistance to cold-cracking. Photo: Sunbrella Sunbrella® Horizon® marine vinyl now comes in Tuscano, a new leather-grain texture. It is available in two neutral colorways, Cognac and Cedar. Horizon also released new colors in its existing textures. Capriccio is a […]