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SEAMS Conference to focus on growing US sewn products manufacturing

The conference will inform and engage manufacturers, brands, retailers and suppliers through a series of presentations, group discussions and networking sessions.

10th April 2015

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Aiken, SC

Industrial, Clothing/​Footwear

Scheduled to be held from 23-25 April at the OMNI Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC, the Growing U.S. Manufacturing: Overcoming the Challenges event will inform and engage manufacturers, brands, retailers and suppliers through a series of presentations, group discussions and networking sessions.

 US based manufacturing

“After years of discussion about re-shoring, near-shoring and still-shoring, many companies have now moved beyond the talking to the doing,” explained Sarah Friedman, SEAMS Executive Director.

“We want to help our industry identify and seize the opportunities that are available to them through US based manufacturing. Industry and academic leaders will facilitate this by also sharing their views and experiences on how to address the obstacles that may be limiting growth for some. We believe that all sewn products supply chain participants can benefit from these powerful presentations and networking opportunities.”

Conference sessions

The SEAMS Spring Conference comprises two concise conference sessions, complimented with social and business networking opportunities in a beautiful resort setting.

Highlights of the conference agenda include:

  • Domestic Manufacturing - A Competitive Advantage for VF, a keynote presentation by Aaron Ledet, Vice President of U.S. Manufacturing, VF Corporation
  • Advancing the US Textile Enterprise - Public-Private Partnerships, Trends, & Opportunities, by David Hinks, Ph.D., Interim Dean, NC State College of Textiles
  • The 9 Immutable Keys to a Sustainable Safety Process, by Phil McIntyre, Sr Dir of Business Development and Marketing, Performance Solutions by Milliken

Networking opportunities

Supply Chain Leader Fireside Chat will feature Aaron Ledet, Vice President of US Manufacturing, VF Corporation, Dan Teel, Plant Manager, Fox River Mills, David Sasso, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Buhler Quality Yarns, USA, Dean Wegner, President and CEO/Owner, Omega Apparel, John Stern, President, Methods Workshop, and Will Duncan, Executive Vice President, [TC]².

SEAMS Conference attendees will also meet industry-focused benefits providers, get an update on the Texprocess Americas 2016 trade show, and enjoy a number of networking opportunities, including company introductions, a products/services display area, special networking receptions and group meals.

SEAMS

SEAMS, the National Association for the Sewn Products and Textile Industries, promotes the continued growth of the USA fashion, sewn products and textiles industries through educational programmes, networking opportunities, business opportunity matchmaking, industry collaboration and special member benefits packages.

SEAMS members comprise textiles providers, contract manufacturers, brands, vertical retailers and their suppliers and service providers to collectively represent the complete concept-to-consumer supply chain.

www.seams.org

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