Techtextil Symposium North America - Technology and Innovation. The Competitive Edge April 9 - 11, 2002, Atlanta, GA

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- High-end symposium program features John A. Boland III as the keynote speaker]

Techtextil North America, the International Trade Fair for Technical Textiles and Nonwovens, which will be held in Atlanta, GA on April 9 -12, 2002, is building momentum as it approaches the opening of the Symposium. With strong support from industry associations, publications and academia, this year's event promises to be one of the most significant forums for the exchange of innovative ideas ever held in North America.

The high-end symposium has been finalized. Program segments include New and Emerging Technologies, Standards and Testing, Construction, Interior and Office Textiles, High Performance Fibers and Yarns, Protective Textiles, Technology for Technical Nonwovens, and Automotive Textiles. There will be two simultaneous tracks the morning and afternoon of each day of the three-day event. The focus of TTSNA is on the use of innovation and creativity in solving problems using technical fabrics. Participants may register for the entire event or for one or two days.

Messe Frankfurt is honoured to announce John A. Boland, III, former President of Swift Mfg. Co. and CEO Dominion Textiles as the keynote speaker. Mr. Boland is currently serving as the GTMA Executive in Residence at Georgia Tech's School of Textiles and Fiber Engineering. He is a dynamic speaker and totally committed to industrial textiles as the major growth sector of the textile industry in North America. The Keynote Address titled "Engineered Textiles - A Fascinating Conclusion" will provide interesting insights into the current and future developments of the industry. The presentation will culminate in a "logical conclusion" for the textile industry in our country.
Also featured will be two special sessions. The National Textile Center segment, led by NTC Director, Joe Cunning, will present a number of research projects of the joint university consortium with opportunities to interact with the researchers on this important work. Many of these projects will lead to innovative products for future production.

Another unique program, developed by Stephen Metzger of International Competitive Assessments, involves the complete product development process, from inception to market introduction. Bringing new products to market is a multidisciplinary process, involving a variety of corporate functions from R & D to marketing and sales. This session brings together individuals from various disciplines, perspectives, and responsibilities, each having an impact on successfully bringing a new product or application to commercial success. "This is an exciting concept," says Symposium Director Bill Smith of Industrial Textile Associates. "Most companies simply do not appreciate the complex product development process. They fail to organize, staff, and adequately finance the product development function. Consequently, most efforts are not focused, achieve unsatisfactory results, and are a poor use of corporate resources. This session will help focus a company and get them started in the right direction."
North America is the world industry leader in terms of market size and innovation, as well as in solving problems using engineered fibrous products. Techtextil North America brings together more of these segments than any other single event in the USA, and has rapidly grown into a "must- attend" event in the industry for high-end technical textile applications.

The Techtextil brandname, featuring trade fairs worldwide, hase become known as the most comprehensive events for the technical textiles and nonwovens industries. The première of Techtextil North America in 2000 attracted 254 exhibitors and more than 4,300 attendees from all over the world. With almost as many exhibitors and more space already contracted at this time, Messe Frankfurt anticipates another increase over last year's record attendance.

Several special social events complement the show experience and provide an invaluable opportunity to network and catch-up with industry peers.

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For more Symposium information please contact:
William Smith
110 Shady Creek Ct.
Green, SC 29650
Tel.: +1-864-292-8121
Fax: +1-864-292-5333
E-Mail: billsmith@intexa.com
Website: www.intexa.com