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SUMMARY:HIGHTEX 2021
DESCRIPTION:HIGHTEX Exhibitions\, the meeting point of the World Technical Textiles and Nonwoven Sector in İstanbul: \nThe Technical Textiles and Nonwovens industry scaled up to the most important market of today that is gathering at the HIGHTEX International Technical Textiles & Nonwoven Exhibitions in Istanbul. The HIGHTEX International Technical Textiles and Nonwoven Exhibition organized by Teknik Fuarcilik is being the first and sole exhibition in its field in Turkey… \nHIGHTEX is the biggest meeting place of the Middle East and Eastern Europe in which technical textiles\, nonwovens\, technical textiles raw materials\, semi and finished products\, and production technologies will be displayed.
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/hightex-2021/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210617
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SUMMARY:ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020
DESCRIPTION:ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020 has been rescheduled from 2020 to June 12-16\, 2021 in Shanghai\, China\, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. \nSince 2008\, a combined show known as “ITMA ASIA + CITME” has been held in China\, scheduled to take place every two years. Taking off in Shanghai\, the milestone event features the unique strengths of the ITMA brand and China’s most important textile event CITME. This move to combine the two shows into one mega high-quality event is strongly supported by all nine CEMATEX European textile machinery associations\, CTMA (China Textile Machinery Association) and JTMA (Japan Textile Machinery Association).  The seventh edition of the combined show will be held from 12 to 16 June 2021 at the new National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai. \nFeatures of ITMA ASIA + CITME 2020 \n\nA huge showcase of cutting-edge solutions for textile makers\nStrong support from all major trade associations around the world\nSome 100\,000 trade visitors from all sectors of the global textile industry\nOver 1\,700 exhibitors expected to take part in the show\nOver 180\,000 sqm of exhibition space\nExhibition showcased by product category for the convenience of visitors\nStringent control in force to protect intellectual property
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/itma-asia-citme-2020/
LOCATION:National Exhibition and Convention Center\, Shanghai\, China
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210611
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SUMMARY:Absorbent Hygiene Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there are more than 1\,000 patents filed for disposable diapers and their components?\nYes\, diapers\, along with adult incontinence and feminine care products\, are getting more and more complex – and that’s just one reason why you should attend INDA’s Absorbent Hygiene Training Course! \nThis intensive 2.5-day course is your opportunity to deepen your understanding of how baby diapers\, incontinence and feminine care products are designed\, how they function\, and how their material components influence final design and costs. \nYou’ll receive technical instruction on raw materials used in the components of modern absorbent hygiene products (AHPs) and how and why they’re assembled the way they are. You’ll reverse-engineer a selection of products to gain a hands-on understanding of product construction and component function. And you’ll learn how to test and evaluate products to meet specific market and design criteria. It’s all led by a former P&G Research Fellow in hygiene products and supplemented with four category experts. \nDesigned for professionals with at least two years of industry experience\, or who have completed the Professional Development Center’s Elementary Nonwovens Training Course. Ideal for: \n\nAHP product designers\nAHP product developers/ managers\nProduct producers/ brand owners\nPurchasing\, quality control\, equipment and supply chain professionals\nMarketing and sales management in the supply chain to AHPs\n\nPurpose\nTo present the design elements and functions of AHP systems and the materials that comprise their components – their function\, performance limits\, testing\, quality control\, and why they’re suitable for that particular use. \nProduct Scope \n\nBaby care diapers\nIncontinence care products\nFemcare pads/liners\nComponents including topsheet\, adhesives\, fluff pulp\, film\, SAP\, ADL\, absorbent core\, backsheet\, fastening systems and leak-control cuffs\n\nConcepts Covered\n\nAbsorbency rate and capacity\nElasticity versus extensibility\nRewet\nSkincare consideration\nHaptics (softness sound\, drape\, odor)\nTesting\nConverting\nQuality control\nAlternative materials\nMarket disruptors
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/absorbent-hygiene-training-course/
LOCATION:INDA Headquarters\, Cary\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210603
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SUMMARY:JEC Composites Connect
DESCRIPTION:JEC Composites Connect will be the meeting place for the worldwide composites community. Participants can access for free non-stop the digital floor from 8:30am on June\, 1st to 8:30pm CEST on June\, 2nd. This first JEC Composites Connect will work as an online trade show\, with digital booths for companies showcasing their latest products\, from raw materials to composites parts manufacturers; with various networking rooms\, a meeting requests platform; and with a conferences area to access live streaming content.
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/jec-composites-connect/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210424
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SUMMARY:OUTLOOK
DESCRIPTION:OUTLOOK™ is the world’s premier conference\, for the nonwovens hygiene\, personal care and wipes products. \nFor the second time of its history\, OUTLOOK™ goes virtual! \nA fully interactive digital experience bringing together what makes the success of OUTLOOK™: knowledge sharing\, one on one networking\, and company meetings. \nWhile staying safely at home\, you will be able to connect\, network\, chat and organise video meetings with companies and professionals. \nThis event will bring 3 days of inspiration and insights with over 30 speakers\, and a diverse range of panel discussions and topical presentations. The conference will examine new product developments\, evolving global drivers\, market trends and key industry sustainability initiatives over three days. Enjoy as well dedicated sessions on healthcare and medical developments\, a sector in which the role of nonwovens has been highlighted during the Covid-19 pandemic. \nEDANA has invested in a new platform to host the event\, ensuring further options for productive engagement. Get ready to network\, exchange and organise virtual meetings. \nDiscover few highlights of OUTLOOK™ 2021: \n\n30+ papers\nLive interaction with speakers\nPanel discussions\nPersonalised company space\nProduct presentations\nOne-on-one chats and video meetings\nCompany meetings\nMultiple networking opportunities
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/outlook/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210422
DTSTAMP:20210112T001232Z
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SUMMARY:FiltCon 2021
DESCRIPTION:Due to ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19\, as well as continued travel restrictions around the world\, AFS Leadership has made the decision to shift AFS FiltCon 2021 to a fully virtual Conference & Expo. The health and safety of AFS conference attendees\, speakers\, exhibitors\, and staff is of utmost importance to AFS. \nFiltCon 2021 will consist of two concurrent tracks\, taking place over three days\, April 19 – 21\, 2021. The virtual setting allows for conference attendees to participate in a total of 36  technical presentations\, as all sessions will be available to conference registrants on-demand for two weeks after the live broadcast of presentations. Make plans to join us for these extra opportunities for education and technical content.
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/filtcon-2021/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210415
DTSTAMP:20210208T175243Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Elementary Nonwovens Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Gain the edge in nonwovens and engineered materials: learn the basics in nonwoven manufacturing and process knowledge.\nWith a focus toward professionals who are new to nonwovens\, this 1.5-day course provides a platform for industry newcomers to recognize and appreciate the diversity of nonwovens and engineered materials. Participants learn the basics about nonwovens in simple\, clear\, concise language. The course reviews the basic nomenclature\, production processes\, fabric attributes\, market uses and trends to understand products made with nonwovens and engineered materials and their marketplace. \nLed by an industry and nonwoven expert\, the Elementary Nonwovens Training Course uses personal instruction\, visual aids\, industry samples\, and plant production videos to teach the essentials. The course includes fiber information\, production methods\, nonwoven attributes and comparisons\, the value of finishes\, world trends\, and outlooks. \nGain the versatile and flexible business training to improve:\n\nEngineered materials knowledge\nCareer opportunities\nOrganizational development\nIndustry connections\n\nDesigned for professionals new to the nonwovens industry including:\n\nAdministrative\nBusiness development\nDivision management\nExecutives\nFinance and accounting\nHuman resources\nLegal\nMarketing and sales\nPurchase and supply chain\n\nManufacturing Processes and Techniques covered include:\nFiber to Fabric\n\nAirlaid\nCarded\nWet laid\n\nPolymer to Fabric\n\nMeltblown\nSpunbond\n\nBonding\n\nChemical\nHydroentangled\nNeedlepunched\nThermal
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/virtual-elementary-nonwovens-training-course/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210407
DTSTAMP:20210208T184757Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Spunbond/Spunmelt/“Spunlace” Capacity/Demand Scenarios Prompted by the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 6\, 2021\nThe COVID-19 pandemic and the U.S. Federal Government response to it quickly upped the North American footprint for meltblown production. Tightness now is being seen in spunbond/spunmelt and in the wipes substrate often called “spunlace.”  As a result\, several new capacity announcements have been made in nonwovens. INDA’s Brad Kalil has been tracking developments in these sectors and will present data from the 2020 North American Supply Report.  His presentation will include an analysis and insights on developments caused by the pandemic response for wipes\, medical gowns\, and facemask materials.  “The North American Nonwovens Supply Report provides valuable data and actionable industry information to enhance decision making\, strategic planning and business investment decisions.  Brad will share 2020 Report findings and his perspective on recent capacity announcements. If you’re involved in nonwovens and engineered materials\, you’ll find value in this webinar” said Dave Rousse\, President\, INDA. \nSubject Matter Experts:\n\n\n\nBrad Kalil\, Director of Market Intelligence and Economic Insights\, INDA \nKalil joined INDA in April of 2013. He is responsible for providing industry thought leadership through the gathering\, analysis and dissemination of market information and industry reports for INDA. He is the author or co-author of INDA’s biennial Industry Outlook reports on North America and the Global Nonwovens Industry\, in addition to authoring the annual North American Nonwovens Supply Report and quarterly Market Pulse. He has a long history in research and market analysis advising the world’s best-known consumer packaged goods companies. He has had a number of market research and market analysis roles through the last 27 years. His career also includes work with RISI and he spent seven years with Weyerhaeuser in the corporate Market and Economics Research group and as the Business Intelligence Manager for the Cellulose Fibers Business. \n\n\n\nDave Rousse\, President\, INDA \nRousse became INDA’s President in late 2012 following over 15 years’ experience in nonwoven producing companies and an entire career in engineered materials since graduating from Dartmouth and its associated Engineering and Business Schools. Rousse was President\, Hygiene/Medical Americas at Fiberweb in Simpsonville\, SC before being promoted in 2007 to President of all of Fiberweb Americas based in Nashville. Prior to Fiberweb\, Rousse was a Vice President at Monadnock Paper Mills\, a manufacturer of nonwovens and specialty papers. He was also a Vice President & General Manager at FiberMark Inc.\, another specialty paper/nonwovens producer. Prior to that he held a series of marketing/sales leadership positions at International Paper.
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/webinar-spunbond-spunmelt-spunlace-capacity-demand-scenarios-prompted-by-the-pandemic/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210326
DTSTAMP:20210208T184647Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Plastics Concerns and the Nonwovens Industry
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 25\, 2021\nThe European Union has launched the Single Use Plastics Directive\, which is intended to address plastic items found on beaches in Europe. This effort has resulted in a definition of “plastic” that fits within the EU’s REACH system for regulating chemicals. This definition will render viscose\, a regenerated cellulose product and a key ingredient in many nonwoven products (especially wipes)\, as a “plastic”. In turn\, viscose could be subjected to new taxes\, labeling requirements\, and outright bans. This webinar will review the state of play in the EU and in North America\, where legislative initiatives related to plastics have been introduced in California\, Canada and the US Congress. Learn about the threats this could mean to the industry\, and how INDA is engaged with other plastic industry associations to inform policy makers of the unintended consequences of material-specific versus performance-based approaches. \n“All businesses involved in nonwovens should know of these impending impacts on nonwoven products and the unintended consequences to their business. Jessica Franken\, INDA Director of Government Relations\, will review the state of play and INDA’s engagement with other plastic industry associations to address the challenges of the EU approach. Tom Carlyle of Lenzing will discuss the viscose/lyocell supply and interchangeability realities.  This webinar is a must-attend for every decision maker within the nonwoven sector\,” said Dave Rousse\, President\, INDA. \nSubject Matter Experts:\n\n\n\nTom Carlyle\, Nonwovens Commercial Manager-Americas\, Lenzing AG \nCarlyle is a 25-year nonwovens veteran with 16 years in various R&D\, product development\, sales and business development roles before joining Lenzing. He joined Lenzing in 2010 and currently holds the responsibility of Global Project Manager within their Nonwoven Business Management team. In this role\, he focuses on new technology development\, working mainly as a bridge between their Innovation team and the market. Prior to Lenzing\, Carlyle was with Continental/General Tire for eight years. He also serves on INDA’s Technical Advisory Board\, INDA’s Plastics in the Environment Committee\, and also on the board of the Center for Baby & Adult Hygiene Products. Carlyle holds a Bachelors and Masters in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. \n\n\n\nJessica Franken\, Director of Government Affairs\, INDA \nFranken has worked with the nonwovens industry for more than 20 years and is responsible for providing much needed expertise on legislative and regulatory policy affecting nonwovens as well as serving as one of the industry’s leading liaisons with public officials. \nFranken is responsible for authoring the INDA Washington Alert\, a monthly newsletter focused on nonwovens policy developments that is a valued member resource. She has also authored scores of articles in trade magazines\, prepared countless official submissions on behalf of the industry\, testified in policy hearings\, and delivered numerous conference presentations on critical topics of the day. She has also engaged with officials at all levels of government on behalf of the association. \nFranken has 30 years of experience in the policy world\, dating all the way back to\, paid internships for a former Speaker of the House and U.S. Energy Secretary\, and as paid staff on Capitol Hill. Now she runs her own government affairs consulting firm—The Franken Group—and has had multiple trade groups and industry clients throughout the years. Jessica is known for her professionalism\, responsiveness and accessibility and for having a knack at making complicated policy topics relatively simple and therefore easy to understand. \n\n\n\nDave Rousse\, President\, INDA \nRousse became INDA’s President in late 2012 following over 15 years’ experience in nonwoven producing companies and an entire career in engineered materials since graduating from Dartmouth and its associated Engineering and Business Schools. Rousse was President\, Hygiene/Medical Americas at Fiberweb in Simpsonville\, SC before being promoted in 2007 to President of all of Fiberweb Americas based in Nashville. Prior to Fiberweb\, Rousse was a Vice President at Monadnock Paper Mills\, a manufacturer of nonwovens and specialty papers. He was also a Vice President & General Manager at FiberMark Inc.\, another specialty paper/nonwovens producer. Prior to that he held a series of marketing/sales leadership positions at International Paper.
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/webinar-plastics-concerns-and-the-nonwovens-industry/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210401
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SUMMARY:Advanced Training: Virtual Introduction to Spunbond & Meltblown Technology
DESCRIPTION:An in-depth\, virtual  experience for nonwovens professionals\nClass Dates:\nWednesday\, March 24\, 2021\nWednesday\, March 31\, 2021 \nThis intensive 2-day course provides a comprehensive understanding of spunbond and meltblown processes including raw material selection\, basic science knowledge\, testing\, and the characterization used to create end use products. Attendees will gain insight into the nonwoven fabrics industry with market forecasts and will learn the significant role these engineered materials play in industry. \nThe course is designed for professionals in the nonwovens business who are seeking advanced knowledge of the spunbond and meltblown processes including those involved with: \n\nR&D\nManufacturing\nProduct development\nProduction\nMaintenance and plant engineering\nTechnical sales and marketing\nProcess engineering\nQuality control\n\n  \nThis course is designed for professionals with an engineering\, technical or textile degree\, or a minimum of one year experience with engineered fabrics.
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/advanced-training-virtual-introduction-to-spunbond-meltblown-technology/
LOCATION:GA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210325
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SUMMARY:New Comprehensive Spunbond and Meltblown Course
DESCRIPTION:The Nonwovens Institute Introduces New Comprehensive Spunbond and Meltblown Course—Virtually—in Response to Urgent Manufacturing Needs \nProfessionals in the nonwovens/engineered fabrics industry are invited to advance their technical skills in a new 2-day nonwoven short course in the “Virtual Introduction to Spunbond and Meltblown Technology”. This course was developed by North Carolina State University’s The Nonwovens Institute and launched by INDA\, the Association of Nonwoven Fabrics Industry.  The all virtual course is designed to help manufacturers meet the demand for comprehensive training in the spunbond and meltblown web forming processes used to manufacture respirator/medical face masks\, wipes\, absorbent hygiene\, filtration media\, sorbents\, and insulation among other end uses. \nThe course will be held on consecutive Wednesdays\, March 24 and March 31\, 2021\, for a total of 11.5 hours of rigorous training\, and available for a two-week review after the course concludes. Production tours of NWI’s spunbond and meltblown lines led by NWI’s renowned team of industry and nonwoven expert instructors are a key component of the virtual agenda. \nExpert Instructors for the new course include: \nPierre D. Grondin\, Product Development Director\, The Nonwovens Institute NWI\nBryan Haynes\, Ph.D.\, Director of Research and Engineering in Global Nonwovens\, Kimberly-Clark Corporation\nJeffrey Krueger\, Ph.D.\, Raw Material Technology Leader\, Kimberly-Clark Global Nonwovens\nAmy Minton\, Physical Testing Lab Manager\, The Nonwovens Institute NWI\nDavid Nelson\, Director of Industry Engagement\, NWI\, 3M\, (retired)\nBehnam Pourdeyhimi\, Ph.D.\, William A. Klopman Distinguished Professor of Textile Materials and Associate Dean for Industry Research and Extension\, North Carolina State University\, and Executive Director\, NWI
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/new-comprehensive-spunbond-and-meltblown-course/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210325
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SUMMARY:1st Dornbirn-GFC Asia
DESCRIPTION:A close partnership between the Austrian Fibers Institute and KOFOTI as well as DYETEC from Korea enables to arrange the 1st Dornbirn-GFC congress for the Asian market in 2021. Around 300 till 400 participants from the whole textile chain will be expected to join this special event. \nMore Information on www.dornbirngfc-asia.com
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/1st-dornbirn-gfc-asia/
LOCATION:Samsung Creative Innovation Center in Daegu\, Daegu\, Korea\, Republic of
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SUMMARY:Webinar: New ASTM Performance Standard for General Public Facemasks and the Design Opportunities for Engineered Materials
DESCRIPTION:NEW ASTM PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR GENERAL PUBLIC FACEMASKS AND THE DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGINEERED MATERIALS\nTuesday\, March 16\, 2021\nWhen the pandemic hit and supply chains for N95 respirators and medical/surgical facemasks were cut off overnight\, there was a tremendous need for supply of these PPE items. US meltblown capacity was not robust enough to meet demand. The industry needed to conserve meltblown for the healthcare sector while using other nonwoven­­­­­ media to provide protection to the general public. INDA worked with NIOSH (part of the CDC) and ASTM to develop a performance standard for general public facemasks that ensured comfort\, fit\, and some level of protection for the wearer as well as those around the wearer. This webinar will discuss the two performance levels of the new facemask standard\, the test methods\, and the opportunities created for facemask designers and filter media makers who want to capitalize on this new benchmark for true personal protection. \nSubject Matter Experts:\n\n\n\nJeff Stull\, President\, International Personnel Protection\, Inc. \nStull is President of International Personnel Protection\, Inc.\, which has provided expertise\, research\, and testing on the design\, evaluation\, selection and use of personnel protective equipment (PPE) to end users and manufacturers since 1993. He further has been instrumental in developing and promoting PPE standards for the improvements of PPE. He was one of the two Ebola grand challenge winners to develop PPE for West Africa in 2014. Mr. Stull has been very active in specific standards related to healthcare products including ASTM standards on medical gowns\, medical face masks\, and barrier face coverings as well as the NFPA 1999 standard on emergency medical protective clothing and equipment. \n\n\n\nDave Rousse\, President\, INDA \nRousse became INDA’s President in late 2012 following over 15 years’ experience in nonwoven producing companies and an entire career in engineered materials since graduating from Dartmouth and its associated Engineering and Business Schools. Rousse was President\, Hygiene/Medical Americas at Fiberweb in Simpsonville\, SC before being promoted in 2007 to President of all of Fiberweb Americas based in Nashville. Prior to Fiberweb\, Rousse was a Vice President at Monadnock Paper Mills\, a manufacturer of nonwovens and specialty papers. He was also a Vice President & General Manager at FiberMark Inc.\, another specialty paper/nonwovens producer. Prior to that he held a series of marketing/sales leadership positions at International Paper.
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/webinar-new-astm-performance-standard-for-general-public-facemasks-and-the-design-opportunities-for-engineered-materials/
LOCATION:GA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210312
DTSTAMP:20210208T173819Z
CREATED:20210208T173819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T173819Z
UID:9295-1615248000-1615507199@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Intermediate Nonwovens Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Designed for industry professionals with nonwovens experience or a technical background\, this 3-day course is a bridge between INDA’s Elementary Nonwovens Training Course and the Advanced Courses of the Professional Development Series. \nINDA instructors will lead the class\, with select guest speakers contributing to educational content. \nThis educational course is aimed at making professionals and their organizations more successful by providing: \n\nAdvanced nonwovens and engineered materials knowledge\nIn-depth understanding of processes\, technologies\, chemistries\, and raw materials\nExpanded business options for branded and private label products\nEnhanced professional and personal growth\n\nIdeal for professionals within: \n\nR&D\nManufacturing and engineering\nBusiness and product development\nProduction\nMaintenance and plant production\nQuality control technicians\nTechnical marketing and sales\nA Bachelor of Science degree in engineering\, textiles\, or five years of relevant experience in nonwovens is recommended.
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/virtual-intermediate-nonwovens-training-course/
LOCATION:GA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210220
DTSTAMP:20210119T141651Z
CREATED:20210119T141602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T141651Z
UID:9118-1613001600-1613779199@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:World Congress on Textile Coating\, WCTC
DESCRIPTION:The first online edition of World Congress on Textile Coating \n  \nConference program \nSESSION ONE: 11 February 2021 12:00pm – 13:30 GMT \nIndustry and market trends \n• A review of 2020 and the implications for the future of the industry – Adrian Wilson\, Conference Chair UK \n• Using a cohesive supply chain to develop new concepts and ideas – Joe Poterala\, Mascoe Coating Systems/Gaston Coating Systems USA \n• Sponsored presentation and Q&A hosted by JX Nippon ANCI SAS (France) \n  \nSESSION TWO: 13:30 – 16:00 GMT \nNovel applications for coated and laminated textiles \n• Haptic cushion coatings – Thomas Schmidt\, Huafeng China \n• Silicones for the textile industry: applications and advantages – Magali Puillet\, Elkem Silicones FR France \n• Colloidal silica and percentage play for optimum purchase in textile coating – Paul E. Smith\, Advanced Flexible Composites Inc USA \nQ&A Forum One & Two \n  \nSESSION THREE: 12 February 2021 12:00pm – 16:25 GMT \nMachinery\, equipment and processes for coating and laminating \n• Digital dyeing technology – Per Stenflo\, imogo AB Sweden \n• A novel plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition technology for hydrophobic/oleophobic durable coatings – Grégory Arnoult\, AGC Plasma Technology Solutions/Unitex Belgium \n• Magnet roller coating: a versatile coating system for coating and minimal applications of textiles and nonwovens – Jürgen Hanel\, Monforts Germany \n• Fibroline S-Preg: a new technology for powder coating – Joric Marduel\, Fibroline France \n• Sponsored presentation and Q&A hosted by Lamberti SpA (Italy) \n• Tactile sensation analyser – Alexander Grüner\, emtec Electronic GmbH Germany \n• Next generation dyeing and finishing technologies for a connected low-carbon future – Simon Kew\, Alchemie Technology UK \nQ&A Forum Three \n  \nSESSION FOUR: 18 February 2021 12:00pm – 15:55 GMT \nThe impact on industry and its response to the global pandemic \n• A novel finishing process for nanoparticle binding to a textile interface for improved antiviral performance against Covid-19 – Patrick Cronin\, Mica NanoTech Ltd Ireland \n• Durable transparent treatment that can kill the novel coronavirus – Tom Sam\, Affix Labs Finland \n• Anti-viral coatings for filters – Seamus Curran\, University of Houston USA \n• Sponsored presentation and Q&A hosted by imogo AB (Sweden) \n• The sonochemical coating of textiles with antiviral nanoparticles – Aharon Gedanken\, Bar-Ilan University Israel \n• Making personal protective equipment safe and sustainable – Thomas Willers\, Krüss GmbH Germany \nQ&A Forum Four \n  \nSESSION FIVE: 19 February 2021 12:00pm – 15:55 GMT \nEnvironmental issues \n• From the fabric to the finishing: an all-round approach to the sustainable production of artificial leather with waterborne bio-based polyurethane dispersions – Gabriele Costa/Riccardo Caprifoglio\, Lamberti SpA Italy \n• How to be sustainable in the new European scenario: FAITGREEN experience – Davide Visentin\, Fait Plast SpA Italy \n​• Energy-efficient drying technology for textile manufacturing – Kai K. O. Bär adphos Digital Printing GmbH Germany \n• Sponsored presentation and Q&A hosted by Weitmann & Konrad GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) \n• A water-saving hybrid manufacturing approach for functionalizing technical textiles – Heike Illing-Günther\, STFI Germany \n• Reinforcement and enhancement of composites through cross-laminated nettings made from renewable raw material – Harry Albus\, JX Nippon Anci SAS France \nQ&A Forum Five
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/world-congress-on-textile-coating-wctc/
LOCATION:GA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210209T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20210209T160000
DTSTAMP:20210202T142712Z
CREATED:20210202T142712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T142712Z
UID:9232-1612879200-1612886400@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:Material efficiency and recycling technologies for the manmade fiber industry
DESCRIPTION:The Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau – VDMA) based in Germany\, will conduct a textile machinery webinar focusing on material efficiency and recycling technologies for the manmade fiber industry.
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/material-efficiency-and-recycling-technologies-for-the-manmade-fiber-industry/
LOCATION:GA
ORGANIZER;CN="VDMA":MAILTO:info@vdma.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201204
DTSTAMP:20191009T150122Z
CREATED:20191009T150122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T150122Z
UID:5656-1606780800-1607039999@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:Product Development & Innovation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/product-development-innovation/
LOCATION:The Nonwovens Institute\, North Carolina State University\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201203
DTSTAMP:20200420T134936Z
CREATED:20191009T145248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T134936Z
UID:5638-1606780800-1606953599@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:Elementary Nonwovens Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/elementary-nonwovens-training-2/
LOCATION:INDA Headquarters\, Cary\, NC\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201120
DTSTAMP:20191009T150040Z
CREATED:20191009T150040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T150040Z
UID:5653-1605484800-1605830399@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:Hygienix™ | The Premier Event for Absorbent Hygiene & Personal Care Markets
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/hygienix-the-premier-event-for-absorbent-hygiene-personal-care-markets/
LOCATION:The Roosevelt New Orleans\, New Orleans\, LA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201031
DTSTAMP:20200409T144946Z
CREATED:20191009T145657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T144946Z
UID:5645-1603756800-1604102399@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate Nonwovens Course
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/intermediate-nonwovens-training-2/
LOCATION:INDA Headquarters\, Cary\, NC\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201029
DTSTAMP:20200624T201837Z
CREATED:20200624T201551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T201837Z
UID:7806-1603670400-1603929599@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:Aachen Reinforced! Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The “Aachen Reinforced! Symposium” will take place every two years in the field of reinforcement fiber production and composite manufacturing. The symposium builds on the long time success of the International Glass Fiber Symposium and the Symposium for Tailored Carbon Fibres. Both events are now combined into the new “Aachen Reinforced! Symposium”\, catering to a large audience of experts while maintaining its focus and unique charm. Aachen Reinforced is unique as it is the only symposium which focuses on the fiber production from raw materials to finished products. \nAim of the symposium \nThe aim of the symposium is to serve as the principal international forum for reporting outstanding research and development on carbon and glass fiber as well as composite technology from raw materials to final applications. Parallel sessions will be held on glass and carbon fiber production in an intimate and small setting. This ensures an in depth and focused discussion on the fiber production process from raw materials to finished fibers which is unique to this symposium. In subsequent joint sessions on the fiber-matrix interface and composite materials\, the carbon and glass fiber industries will come together to conclude the symposium. Aachen Reinforced will take place from 26 – 28. October 2020 in Aachen (Germany)\, and will host experts on carbon and glass fiber as well as composite technology from around the globe. The symposium provides an opportunity for you to learn about the latest trends in technology and research\, as well as to network with the respective experts.
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/aachen-reinforced-symposium/
LOCATION:Super C\, Templegraben 57\, Aachen\, 52062\, Germany
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201017
DTSTAMP:20191009T145837Z
CREATED:20191009T145837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T145837Z
UID:5649-1602547200-1602892799@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:Fabric Property Development & Characterization
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/fabric-property-development-characterization/
LOCATION:The Nonwovens Institute\, North Carolina State University\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201009
DTSTAMP:20200402T150828Z
CREATED:20191009T145927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T150828Z
UID:5651-1601942400-1602201599@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:Absorbent Hygiene Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/absorbent-hygiene-training-2/
LOCATION:INDA Headquarters\, Cary\, NC\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200919
DTSTAMP:20200608T200535Z
CREATED:20200608T200535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T200535Z
UID:7700-1600214400-1600473599@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:Dornbirn-GFC 2020 – Webinar Week
DESCRIPTION:The annual Dornbirn-GFC\, scheduled for September 2020\, has been cancelled due to the corona pandemic. However\, the organizer is offering online lectures from September 16 – 18\, 2020 on the following topics: \n\nOpening with keynote on “Green Deal – Implications for the textile Industry”  and the awarding of the Paul Schlack/Wilhelm Albrecht Prize.\nLectures and discussions on the topics: “Leading Polymer Recycling Technologies\,” “Smart\, integrated\, digital textile production chain\,” “Lessons learned from packaging – EPR schemes for Textiles” and “Circular Economy.”\nFurther we are planning lectures and discussions on the burning issue on “PPE Production – a challenge for the industry.”\n\nFor more information please visit: www.dornbirn-gfc.com
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/dornbirn-gfc-2020-webinar-week/
LOCATION:GA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200917
DTSTAMP:20191009T145738Z
CREATED:20191009T145738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T145738Z
UID:5647-1600128000-1600300799@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:Elementary Nonwovens Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/elementary-nonwovens-training-3/
LOCATION:INDA Headquarters\, Cary\, NC\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200717
DTSTAMP:20200402T150753Z
CREATED:20191009T145207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T150753Z
UID:5636-1594684800-1594943999@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:Absorbent Hygiene Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/absorbent-hygiene-training/
LOCATION:INDA Headquarters\, Cary\, NC\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200626
DTSTAMP:20191009T145534Z
CREATED:20191009T145534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T145534Z
UID:5643-1592784000-1593129599@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/world-of-wipes-wow-international-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Minneapolis\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200624
DTSTAMP:20191009T145420Z
CREATED:20191009T145420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T145420Z
UID:5640-1592784000-1592956799@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:WIPES Academy
DESCRIPTION:Co-located with WOW 2020
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/wipes-academy/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Minneapolis\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200229
DTSTAMP:20191009T144715Z
CREATED:20191009T144715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T144715Z
UID:5629-1582675200-1582934399@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:FiltXPO™ | International Filtration/Separation Exhibition & Technical Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/filtxpo-international-filtration-separation-exhibition-technical-conference/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200227
DTSTAMP:20191009T144546Z
CREATED:20191009T144546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191009T144546Z
UID:5626-1582588800-1582761599@www.fiberjournal.com
SUMMARY:Filter Media Training
DESCRIPTION:Co-located with FiltXPO™ 2020
URL:https://www.fiberjournal.com/event/filter-media-training/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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