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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has developed the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal, which importers and brokers can use to submit refund requests for duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act...
Call for candidates for ATA Board of Directors positions
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for open ATA Board of Directors positions. The ATA Board of Directors relies on highly engaged, volunteer leadership that is willing to represent our members, work with ATA leadership staff and provide...
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. Paul, Minn., looked into improving its...
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 in Colorado, her father proposed a new business venture in Phoenix, Ariz....
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 of all sizes, expanding into...
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 reduced entry fee of just...
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. Advanced Textiles...
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 attends building code development meetings. One of the...
Tackling large-frame awnings and fabric structures
A large-frame awning installed at a restaurant. Photo courtesy of the author. Large frame awnings and fabric structures are what most of us in the industry want, or at least a few of them per year. They usually take substantial labor hours and material, and as such,...
SugarHouse Industries marks 85 years of business in 2026
2026 marks 85 years of business for SugarHouse Industries in Midvale, Utah. The fabrication shop specializes in awnings and custom-made products in the marine, military and aerospace industries. “Overall I just feel incredibly proud and grateful for the legacy my...