The Norcross, Ga.-based Technical Association of the Pulp, Paper, Packaging and Converting Industries (TAPPI) has issued a call for papers to be presented at the 2013 NETInc Innovative Nonwovens Conference, to be held April 29-May 1 at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta.

Organized by TAPPI's Nonwovens Engineers and Technologists (NET) division, the NETInc conference covers the latest technical developments and innovations in the global nonwovens industry and offers peer-reviewed papers, expert speakers and networking opportunities for manufacturers, suppliers and academics. The 2013 edition will colocate with PaperCon 2013, TAPPI's annual trade fair for the pulp and paper industries.

NETInc conference topics will include fiber and polymer innovations, nanotechnology, emerging technologies, fiber and nonwovens functionalities, fiber processing, converting technologies, nonwovens processing, smart nonwovens, nonwoven composites, building sciences, environmental updates, and market trends.

TAPPI is now accepting online submissions and has provided a format through a link at speakermanagement.tappi.org. Deadline for submissions is January 11, 2013. For more information, contact Craig McKinney +770-209-7294; cmckinney@tappi.org.

November 27, 2012