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Shelter-Rite roof replacement has acrobatics above and below
Circus Juventas, St. Paul, Minn., replaced the Shelter-Rite tensioned fabric roof on its building as it was making insulation upgrades. Image: Seaman Corp. Last summer, performing arts circus school Circus Juventas in St. [...]
Liberty Awnings and Shades’ Amy Huette shares business tips
Photography by Matt Young Photography In the Valley of the Sun, there’s no shortage of companies selling awnings. That’s why Amy Huette wasn’t quite sure how to respond when about 25 years ago [...]
Businesses boost revenue through value-added services
Employees at Al’s Awning Shop Inc. take down a residential awning in Erie, Pa. The family-owned business offers installation, maintenance, takedown, and repair services for its custom-made outdoor curtains and awnings. For businesses [...]
2026 IAAs, Fabrication Excellence Awards accepting entries
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 [...]
ATA Japan hosts New Year Forum and Networking Reception
From left: Kikuko Tagawa, executive director, ATA Japan; Brent Nussbaum, president, Miller Weldmaster; Hideyuki Nishikawa, Sankei Corporation, vice chairman of ATA Japan; and Toshio Katayama, Daiichi Hanpu Co., Ltd., chairman of ATA Japan. [...]
2027 ICC code development progresses
Coming up in code hearings this spring are proposed changes that affect temporary structures in flood plains. Image: Joel Serrato and Hensley Event Resources Note: The author serves as ATA’s code consultant and [...]
