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INDA strengthens relations with Asia-Pacific associations

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has been working towards advancing its global partnerships and enhancing member access to new markets, by sponsoring the Asia-Pacific Nonwovens Symposium held on 22 October in Shanghai. INDA President Dave Rousse delivered an opening welcome to the group and spoke individually with several of the Asia-based senior executives from North American companies attending the Symposium. INDA’s strategic partner in China, CNITA, the China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association, was also a sponsor and speaker.

26th November 2013

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Cary, NC

Medical/Hygiene, Industrial, Sustainable

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has been working towards advancing its global partnerships and enhancing member access to new markets, by sponsoring the Asia-Pacific Nonwovens Symposium held on 22 October in Shanghai.

INDA President Dave Rousse delivered an opening welcome to the group and spoke individually with several of the Asia-based senior executives from North American companies attending the Symposium. INDA’s strategic partner in China, CNITA, the China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association, was also a sponsor and speaker.

Strategic alliance

Later that week, INDA co-organised with CNITA the China International Nonwovens Conference 2013 in the Chinese textile hub city of Shaoxing. Over 230 Chinese nonwovens executives attended this event that included a report from Rousse on worldwide nonwoven statistics and trends.

Li Lingshen, President of CNITA also spoke on the development of the nonwovens industry in China. Presentations were also given by the leaders of EDANA, the European-based Nonwovens Association, the Taiwan Nonwoven Fabrics Industry Association, and the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry of Hong Kong.

INDA and CNITA entered discussions on advancing the relationship to a strategic alliance with associate membership opportunities for certain Chinese nonwoven companies expressing interest in aligning with both associations.

Well positioned

Dave Rousse commented: “INDA has a strong brand in China and southeast Asia as a leading source of information and services that advance the nonwovens industry globally. Partnering with CNITA to co-sponsor one symposium in Shanghai and co-organise another in the heart of their textile industry area in Shaoxing demonstrates to the Chinese nonwovens industry that we are helping them advance the industry there.”

“It should provide confidence to INDA members that we are well positioned to connect and expedite INDA member business initiatives in China. It was also positive to personally connect again with our association counterparts from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan and share with them the knowledge of our product stewardship activities in areas of mutual interest.”

Nonwovens training course

INDA conducted a three-day Advanced Nonwovens Training Course for over 50 Chinese nonwovens attendees in Shaoxing.

INDA instructors Steve Ogle, Technical Director of INDA, and Dr Ed Vaughn, Professor Emeritus from Clemson University, conducted the course. Students were exposed to the various nonwoven production processes, raw materials, fabric samples, and end-uses of these versatile materials.

INDA

INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, serves hundreds of member companies in the nonwovens/engineered fabrics industry doing business globally since 1968.

The Association organised networking events are aimed at helping members to connect, innovate and develop their businesses. INDA provides educational courses, market data, test methods, consultancy and issue advocacy to help members to better plan and execute their business strategies.

www.inda.org

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