The Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) welcomed members of the textile care industry to Asheville, North Carolina, Aug. 2–5 for its 2026 Management & Educational Conference at the Omni Grove Park Inn. Themed “Summit of Possibilities,” the conference brought together manufacturers, distributors and industry partners for four days of education, networking and association activities. …
The Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) announced that Executive Director Luci Ward Pettys has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), representing the Association Executives Council (AEC). Pettys’ appointment reflects her leadership within the association community and her ongoing commitment to advancing the wholesale distribution industry. In …
The Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) has announced “Summit of Possibilities” as the official theme for its 2026 Management & Educational Conference, taking place August 2–5, 2026, at the historic Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. The theme reflects both the conference’s mountain setting and TCATA’s forward-looking focus on innovation, leadership, and …
The Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) hosted its 2025 Management & Educational Conference at The Ritz-Carlton Tiburón in Naples, Florida. Themed “Weaving the Fabric of Success,” the event welcomed manufacturers, distributors, and service professionals from across the textile care industry for three days of education, networking and strategic collaboration. The conference featured an outstanding …
The Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) announced the recipients of its 2025 Educational Fund Scholarships, awarded annually to support the educational goals of employees and family members of TCATA member companies. This year’s Scholastic Scholarship has been awarded to Eli Regan, son of Mary Castro-Regan, an employee at BPS Communications. Eli’s strong academic record, …
The Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) has expanded its annual scholarship offerings to include both collegiate and vocational awards. Collegiate Awards: Those eligible to apply for scholarship grants are graduates of high school who are full time employees of a TCATA member company, their children or grandchildren. Recipients receive $2000 annually for the …
The 2025 Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) conference will be held April 27-30 at the Ritz Carlton Tiburon in Naples, Florida. The conference theme will be: Weaving the Fabric of Success. Conference Chair Renee Alvarez of Industrial Equipment and Supplies with Business Committee Chair Wes Nelson of Sankosha USA presented the speaker lineup for …
The Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) 2024 Annual Management and Educational Conference held April 28 – May 1 at The Omni Barton Creek in Austin, TX, brought together industry leaders for a dynamic exchange of ideas and insights. During the conference, TCATA President John Silverman installed Mack Magnus of M & B Hangers …
Registration is now open for the TCATA 2023 Annual Educational & Management Conference, June 4-7 at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, AZ, according to a news release. This year’s theme is RENEW & RECONNECT. “From golf to swimming, from sightseeing to shopping, the Phoenician Resort and Scottsdale are certain to have something for everyone to enjoy. …
At the closing dinner of the Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) 2022 Annual Educational & Management Conference, John Silverman, President of Tschopp Supply Company of Buffalo, NY, was installed as the incoming president of the Textile Care Allied Trades Association. He will serve a two-year term as president. He previously served on TCATA’s Board …