#Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

2023-03-23

NIRI to present and exhibit at INDEX™23

NIRI are excited to announce that we will be presenting and exhibiting at this year’s INDEX™23 – the triennial exhibition that provides a range of solutions to the ongoing challenges faced by the nonwovens industry. Visitors from around the globe will gather at Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland, from 18-21 April 2023 to discuss industry issues covering the entire nonwovens’ supply chain.

The exhibition will focus on sustainability and circularity, which are increasingly important factors in the nonwovens industry. Multiple seminars and tutorials (including NIRI’s very own Dr. Ross Ward) will be hosted to provide visitors with the latest insights on topics such as sustainable nonwovens, the use of geosynthetics in civil and environmental engineering, the role of nonwovens in healthcare, and energy efficiency in the current context.

The greatest (nonwoven) show on earth

INDEX™ is an international event where the global nonwovens value chain converges. With over 9,000 attendees at the previous show, INDEX™23 is set to be a great opportunity to talk to experts from across the industry. The NIRI team will be on standby to discuss any queries you may have, particularly around sustainability challenges, and how nonwovens can be a key part of the solution.

NIRI taking to the stage

NIRI are proud to have been asked to present at this year’s event – and NIRI’s CCO, Dr. Ross Ward, will be taking to the stage to discuss the latest challenges facing the nonwoven industry.

The presentation will take place on the first day of the show (18th April) at 13:30 local time in Room R.

This is a fantastic opportunity for attendees to deepen their understanding of the nonwoven sector, the macroenvironment and the technological advances we are making.

Booking a meeting and where to find us?

We know all too well that trade shows can be a busy time for everyone involved. We would therefore like to invite you to arrange a meeting with NIRI’s team of experts for a set time and day when at the show.

To book specific date and time, please email:

enquiries@nonwovens-innovation.com

and a member of the team will be in touch to confirm the details.

If you are unable to commit to a specific timeslot, the team would be more than happy to discuss any questions you may have by visiting the stand at any point during the event. This year NIRI are on located on stand 2061. The stand is positioned towards the rear of the first floor in the main hall (near position T5 on your event maps).

https://www.nonwovens-innovation.com/news/niri-to-present-and-exhibit-at-index23/

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