INDA has announced that over 70% of the exhibit space for its IDEA10 International Engineered Fabrics Conference & Expo, one of the most important industry events for 2010 is already sold. INDA advises companies interested in participating in the triennial event to act quickly.

Being held April 27-29, 2010 in the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida, IDEA10 will bring together hundreds of companies and thousands of attendees from everywhere in the world where nonwovens and engineered fabrics are produced and used in finished products.

“IDEA10 will certainly be the most important event in the global industry next year and we strongly urge companies in all links of the supply chain, from fibres and fabrics to equipment to converters , to make plans to be there,” says Rory Holmes, president of INDA. “We expect over 375 exhibitors and 6000 decision-makers from 70 countries. This event is designed to do worldwide business cost-effectively.”

According to INDA research, 56% of IDEA attendees are CEOs, owners or top management and 25% of IDEA attendees are responsible for purchasing.

The IDEA conference will focus on the market forecasts and trends of the engineered fabrics industry by region. Six speakers with deep knowledge about the industry will share their views on where the industry currently is and where it is heading. Learn how the global recession has affected the hygiene, wipes, construction, filtration and medical markets and their supporting technologies across the world.

Among other benefits at the event will be the IDEA10 Achievement Awards, which will be presented to the best new products in a host of engineered fabrics categories. All exhibitors are eligible for these prestigious awards.