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Talking Textiles

Dec 11, 2025

Liz Johnson [Brookwood Companies] sits down with featured guests Tanya Wade [Manufacturing Solutions Center at CVCC]; Jennifer Fennell [Polo Custom Products]; and Robert Finnegan [AFFOA] to record a live podcast from Advanced Textiles Expo 2025, focusing on how to assess and hire talent. They open by exploring key...


Nov 25, 2025

In part two of the podcast on tariffs, the conversations centers around the current landscape and how companies are navigating through uncertainty. Host Tony Ehrbar [Renegade Plastics/American Tent] sits down with Brian Coughlin [Sioen]; Victor Jensch [Ennis Fabrics]; and Jonathan Palmer [Autometrix] at the Advanced...


Oct 22, 2025

Listen in as host Dan Litster chats with featured guests Nick Deninno (Block & Roll Innovations), and Paul Armstrong (PACCS) about the codes and standards in the tent and shade industry. They share practical advice on building relationships and best practices for working with code officials. The conversation also covers...


Sep 19, 2025

Tune in for a sneak peek of featured education sessions at the upcoming Advanced Textiles Expo, taking place November 4–7 in Indianapolis. Expo presenters Elizabeth Denly (Technical Strategy and Innovation) and Terry Kelm (Sunbelt Franchise Re-sales) join with Jonathan Sweet (ATA) to preview their sessions.

 

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Aug 12, 2025

The episode looks at the uncertainties of tariffs and how companies are making things work amongst the policy changes. They touch on onshoring and nearshoring, being transparent with customers, evaluating new sources, and what can be gained through customer loyalty. Our host is Tony Ehrbar (Renegade Plastics and...