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March/April 2008

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April 2008

April 1, 2008

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Color Control Freak Seminar Chicago

April 1, 2008

Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Chicago. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08

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Color Control Freak Seminar Atlanta

April 1, 2008

Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Atlanta. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08

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Techtextil North America

April 1, 2008 to April 3, 2008

Organized by Messe Frankfurt Inc., Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta. Contact (770) 984-8016, Ext. 411; fax (770) 984-8023; techtextil@messefrankfurt.com.

Website:
http://www.techtextilna.com

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International Cotton Conference Bremen

April 2, 2008 to April 5, 2008

Sponsored by Faserinstitut Bremen, Bremen, Germany. Contact 49 421 33970; fax 49 421 33970 33; info@baumwollboerse.de.

Website:
http://www.baumwollboerse.de

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Color Control Freak Seminar Raleigh

April 8, 2008

Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Raleigh, N.C. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08

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Color Control Freak Seminar Dallas

April 8, 2008

Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Dallas. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08

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Material World Miami Beach

April 8, 2008 to April 10, 2008

From Design to delivery, the premier global trade event for the sewn products industries

Sponsored by the American Apparel & Footwear Association, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Fla. Contact 800 318 2238, 678 285 3976; fax 678 285 7469.

Website:
http://www.material-world.com

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Understanding Polyurethanes, Their Formulations and Applications Seminar

April 8, 2008 to April 8, 2008

The Understanding Polyurethanes Seminar provides a comprehensive overview of polyurethane formulations, processing technologies, applications and markets in a modular format that allows delegates to sign up for their preferred sessions in a forum that brings together material producers, systems producers and end-users of polyurethane.

Hosted by The Smithers Group, Hyatt Regency at the Arcade Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio. Contact Gill Tunnicliffe 44 1939 25038; gtunnicliffe@rapra.net.

Website:
http://www.rapratraining.com

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China (Qingdao) International Textile Machinery Fair (QITMF 2008)

April 10, 2008 to April 12, 2008

Sponsored by Qingdao Haiming International Exhibition Co. Ltd. and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., Hong Kong, Qingdao International Convention Center, Qingdao city, Shandong province, China.

Website:
http://www.qitm.com

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Polyolefin Additives 2008

April 14, 2008 to April 16, 2008

International conference on polyolefin additives

Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany.

Website:
http://www.amiplastics.com/ami/AMIConference.asp?EventID=125

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Color Control Freak Seminar Washington

April 15, 2008

Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Washington. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08

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Color Control Freak Seminar San Diego

April 15, 2008

Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., San Diego. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08

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INDEX 08

April 15, 2008 to April 18, 2008

The exhibition, as well as showcasing the diverse range of nonwoven applications, will have a specific focus on the fabric's contribution to the building and construction industries.

Sponsored by EDANA, Geneva Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland. Contact Beatrice Kaech 41 22 761 11 11; fax 41 22 798 01 00; index@geneva-palexpo.ch.

Website:
http://www.index08.org

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PrintSource

April 15, 2008 to April 16, 2008

Apparel/Home Textiles/Paper Goods

PrintSource New York, Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City.

Website:
http://www.printsourcenewyork.com

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China Interdye 2008

April 15, 2008 to April 17, 2008

2008 China International Dye Industry, Pigments and Textile Chemicals Exhibition

Shanghai International Exhibition Center and Shanghaimart, Shanghai, China. Contact Rice Song 86 21 62792828; ricesong@siec-ccpit.com.

Website:
http://www.siec-ccpit.com

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Koncept

April 15, 2008 to April 16, 2008

International Marketplace for Interior Surface and Textile Design, held in conjunction with PrintSource

Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City.

Website:
http://www.printsourcenewyork.com

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Ink Jet Technology Suppliers Showcase Conference 2008

April 16, 2008 to April 18, 2008

Our Media Partners program is designed to work with relevant print and electronic publications to increase exposure for both the Ink Jet Technology Suppliers Showcase 2008 and the participating publications.

Sponsord by the Information Management Institute, Renaissance Denver Hotel, Denver. Contact 207 235 2225; fax 207 235 2226.

Website:
http://www.imiconf.com.

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NCSU College Of Textiles Open House

April 21, 2008

The College of Textiles at NC State University 6th Annual Research Open House will give industry the opportunity to tour the college, discuss research with graduate students and faculty, and participate in discussions about research directions for the College of Textiles. NC State University, Raleigh, N.C. Contact Kate Ryan 919 515 6500; kate_ryan@ncsu.edu.

Website:
http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/research_industry/open_house/

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Introduction To Apparel Manufacturing Seminar

April 21, 2008 to April 25, 2008

A great overview of the manufacturing process, its techniques, its systems and its business strategies

Sponsored by [TC]2, Cary, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182

Website:
http://www.tc2.com/what/seminars.html

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Exporters' Traders Advisory Committee Meeting

April 23, 2008

The public is invited. Reservations are required.

Sponsored by the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA), Washington. Contact Larry Brill 202 482 1856; lawrence_brill@ita.doc.gov.

Website:
http://web.ita.doc.gov

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Fibers & Yarns Expo

April 24, 2008 to April 26, 2008

Organized by Tecoya Infotech, India. Contact Shekhar Sharma 22 66978535, 9821434750.

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SPESA/SEAMS 2008 Leadership & Networking Conference

April 25, 2008 to April 27, 2008

SPESA's 2008 Annual Leadership & Networking Conference is a joint effort with the SEAMS Association. Not only will the meeting provide outstanding speakers and presentations, but will also provide networking opportunities between SPESA members and customers or prospective customers.

Sponsored by SPESA/SEAMS, Myrtle Beach Resort at Grand Dunes, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Contact 919 872 8909; fax 919 872 1915.

Website:
http://www.seams.org

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Color Control Freak Seminar

April 29, 2008

Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., New York City. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08

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Color Control Freak Seminar Los Angeles

April 29, 2008

Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Los Angeles. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08

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Bangladesh Expo 2008

April 30, 2008 to May 2, 2008

Multi-sectoral trade show highlighting apparel from Bangladesh

Sponsored by the Export Promotion Bureau of Bangladesh, Metro Toronto Convention Center, Toronto. Contact Mohammed Hossain, Canada Bangladesh Business Council 416 833 5206.

Website:
http://www.bangladeshexpo2008.com

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May 2008

Processing Techniques Seminar

May 3, 2008

This two-day hands-on training opportunity for the urethane industry professionals is designed to provide an interactive learning atmosphere where attendees can meet with industry experts in a casual, yet informative setting.

Sponsored by the Polyurethane Manufacturers Association, Hyatt Regency San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas. Contact 414 431 3094; fax 414 276 7704; info@pmahome.org.

Website:
http://www.pmahome.org

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Processing Techniques Seminar

May 4, 2008 to May 4, 2008

This two-day hands-on training opportunity for the urethane industry professionals is designed to provide an interactive learning atmosphere where attendees can meet with industry experts in a casual, yet informative setting.

Sponsored by the Polyurethane Manufacturers Association, Hyatt Regency San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas. Contact 414 431 3094; fax 414 276 7704; info@pmahome.org.

Website:
http://www.pmahome.org

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2008 PMA Annual Meeting

May 4, 2008 to May 6, 2008

Sponsored by the Polyurethane Manufacturers Association, Hyatt Regency San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas. Contact 414 431 3094; fax 414 276 7704; info@pmahome.org.

Website:
http://www.pmahome.org

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Outlook 2008

May 5, 2008 to May 6, 2008

A leadership forum for the United States specialty fabrics industry

Sponsored by NFI, USIFI and IFAI, Grove Park Inn, Asheville, N.C.

Website:
http://www.inda.org

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Color Control Freak Seminar San Francisco

May 6, 2008

Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., San Francisco. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08

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Color Control Freak Seminar Boston

May 6, 2008

Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Boston. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08

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Global Home Textiles & Global Home Decor

May 6, 2008 to May 8, 2008

Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas. Contact Marianne Delaney fax 914 948 6088; marianne_delaney@glmshows.com.

Website:
http://www.globalhometextiles.com http://www.global-home-decor.com

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Proposte

May 7, 2008 to May 7, 2008

World Preview of Furnishing Fabrics and Curtains

Villa Erba, Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy. Contact 39 026434054; info@propostefair.it.

Website:
http://www.proposte.it

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Brooklyn Designs 2008

May 9, 2008

Design and furnishings exhibition

Sponsored by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Website:
http://www.bklyndesigns.com

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Color Control Freak Seminar Seattle

May 13, 2008

Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Seattle. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08

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Color Control Freak Seminar Toronto

May 13, 2008

Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Toronto. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08

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Elementary Nonwovens Training Course

May 13, 2008 to May 14, 2008

Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), INDA Headquarters, Cary, N.C. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.

Website:
www.inda.org

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Advanced Fiber Process Development Course

May 13, 2008

This course provides background on the key elements in a fiber spinning process and the state of the art in modeling those elements.

Sponsored by The Fiber Society, Ecole Supérieure d'Ingénieurs sud Alsace, Université de Haute Alsace, Mulhouse, France. Contact Pam Gabriel 919 513 0143; fax 919 515 3057; pam_gabriel@ncsu.edu.

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Surtex 2008

May 18, 2008 to May 20, 2008

The largest show in North America for selling and licensing original art and design — co-located with the National Stationery Show and the International Contemporary Furniture Fair

Organized by George Little Management LLC, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City.

Website:
http://www.surtex.com

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AFS 21st Annual Technical Conference Exhibition

May 19, 2008 to May 22, 2008

This is a blockbuster venue where diverse fields will build on common principles and attendees will have an opportunity to learn operations involving fluid/particle processing and separation.

Sponsored by the American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS), Radisson Valley Forge Hotel, Valley Forge, Pa. Contact 612 861 1277; fax 612 861 7959.

Website:
http://www.afssociety.org/spring2008 http://www.afssociety.org/shortcourse http://www.afssociety.org/conferences/conference_sponsor.htm

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Gas/Solid Separation With Fabric Filters Short Course

May 19, 2008

Attendees will learn the mechanisms of filtration, the effect of nano fibers on filter performance, filtration of ultrafine particles, the effect of size distribution in filter performance and high temperature filtration. Additional topics will include testing filters for dust retention, test methods for reverse pulse jet cleaning, testing of fabric filters, testing of paper filters and various types of cleaning.

Sponsored by the American Filtration and Separations Society, Valley Forge, Pa.

Website:
http://afssociety.org/shortcourse/fabricfilters.html

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Gas/Solid Separation With Cyclones Short Course

May 19, 2008

Attendees will learn the types of reverse flow cyclones, performance characteristics, the effect of design variables on performance, the effect of operating variables on performance, the effect of inlet duct shape on performance, design of cyclone procedures and the importance of auxiliaries. Additional topics include uniflow cyclone performance, uniflow cyclone application, and aapplications of the reverse flow cyclone.

Sponsored by the American Filtration and Separations Society, Valley Forge, Pa.

Website:
http://afssociety.org/shortcourse/cyclones.html

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EATP Executive Seminar

May 19, 2008 to May 19, 2008

"Building competitive advantage in polyolefin textiles"

Sponsored by the European Association for Textile Polyolefins (EATP), Renaissance Penta Hotel, Vienna. Contact Colin Purvis 32 2 676 74 60, 32 475 43 74 55.

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19th Annual Thermal Printing Conference

May 19, 2008 to May 21, 2008

IMI's 19th Annual Thermal Printing Conference departs from its traditional format to gain insights into the opportunities and challenges of exploiting world markets and capitalizing on the many new and exciting information, communications and media related innovations.

Sponsored by the Information Management Instiute, Arizona Golf Resort Hotel & Conference Center, Mesa, Ariz. Contact Susan Meldrum 207 235 2225; fax 207 235 2226; susan@imiconf.com.

Website:
http://www.imiconf.com

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Color Control Freak Seminar Detroit

May 20, 2008

Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Detroit. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08

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Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Valley Forge

May 20, 2008

This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Valley Forge, Pa. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08

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Green West Expo & Conference 2008

May 20, 2008 to May 22, 2008

Green West features the full spectrum of green, organic and environmentally friendly products and services, allowing for synergistic purchasing across all categories.

Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles. Contact info@greenwestexpo.com.

Website:
http://www.greenwestexpo.com

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Regulatory Compliance for the Flammability of General Wearing Apparel Course

May 20, 2008

Sponsored by ASTM International, New York City. Contact Eileen Finn 610 832 9668; fax 610 832 9668; efinn@astm.org.

Website:
http://www.astm.org

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Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Charlotte

May 21, 2008

This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Charlotte. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08

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Ensuring Quality Products by Integrating Sewability Factors and Quality Analysis Techniques Seminar

May 21, 2008

This one-day seminar focuses on: the selection of the proper inputs and machinery required to assemble a quality finished garment; and identifying problems as they occur and using investigation/analysis techniques.

Sponsored by [TC]2, Cary, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182.

Website:
http://www.tc2.com/what/seminars.html

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Regulatory Compliance for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear Course

May 21, 2008

This one-day course will help attendees understand the federal standards on the flammability of children's sleepwear, which apply to all such garments distributed and sold in the US.

Sponsored by ASTM International, New York City. Contact Eileen Finn 610 832 9668; fax 610 832 9668; efinn@astm.org.

Website:
http://www.astm.org

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2nd RFID Technology Integration Symposium

May 21, 2008 to May 22, 2008

IMI's 2nd RFID Technology Integration Symposium will bring together leading experts in all aspects of RFID technology, the various components and subsystems required to develop successful RFID applications.

Sponsored by the Information Management Instiute, Arizona Golf Resort Hotel & Conference Center, Mesa, Ariz. Contact Susan Meldrum 207 235 2225; fax 207 235 2226; susan@imiconf.com.

Website:
http://www.imiconf.com

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Domotex Middle East

May 25, 2008

International Trade Fair for Carpets and Floor Coverings

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Website:
http://www.domotex-middle-east.com

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Teijin Aramid European Conference

May 26, 2008 to May 28, 2008

Use of Aramid as Elastomer Reinforcement

Sponsored by Teijin Aramid, Kurhaus Hotel, Holland. Contact 31 0 26 366 55 33; conference@teijinaramid.com.

Website:
http://www.teijinaramid.com

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Color Control Freak Seminar Philadelphia

May 27, 2008

Color Control Freak 08 offers an in-depth understanding of color, its value in the design process and techniques for proper reproduction.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Philadelphia. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08

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Together Ready For Reach Seminar

May 28, 2008

BASF will host an expert seminar on the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH).

Sponsored by BASF SE, Berlin.

Website:
http://www.basf.com/reach

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June 2008

Warp Knitting Fabric Analysis And Design Course

June 2, 2008 to June 6, 2008

This course is designed to enhance your knowledge of warp knitting technology and applications.

Sponsored by Karl Mayer North America, Greensboro, N.C. Contact Beth Revey 336 232 0300; fax 336 232 0350; brevey@karlmayerusa.com.

Website:
http://www.karlmayer.com

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Advances In Colorants, Chemicals, Finishes and Fibrous Materials Program

June 3, 2008 to June 4, 2008

The annual National Textile Center Forum will be held in conjunction with this symposium.

Sponsored by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), Hyatt Regency, Greenville. Contact Peggy Pickett 919 549 3533; fax 919 549 8933; pickettp@aatcc.org.

Website:
http://www.aatcc.org

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Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Chicago

June 3, 2008

This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Chicago. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08

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Pattern, Grading and Marker Development Seminar

June 4, 2008 to June 6, 2008

A condensed version of the Pattern Development and Gradit For Fit seminars

Sponsored by [TC]2, Cary, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182.

Website:
http://www.tc2.com/what/seminars.html

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Nonwovens Product Development

June 9, 2008 to June 13, 2008

This course is a combination of class work, lectures and hands-on practice that covers the entire range of nonwoven product development processes. Attendees will have access to a full range of state-of-the-art equipment to design, create and test nonwoven products.

Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), and NCSU's Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282.

Website:
http://www.inda.org/NCRC/index.html

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Porous Materials: Fundamentals of Wetting, Penetration and Flow Education Course

June 10, 2008 to June 12, 2008

This will focus on the fundamentals and principles that govern and explain the interactions of fluids with fibrous and other porous media.

Sponsored by TRI/Princeton, Princeton, N.J. Contact 609 430 4828; fax 609 683 7149; info@triprinceton.org.

Website:
http://www.triprinceton.org

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Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Toronto

June 10, 2008

This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.

Sponsosred by X-Rite Inc., Toronto. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08

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Fast Fashion vs. Speed To Market Seminar

June 12, 2008

This workshop will focus on gaining insight into companies' ultrafast supply chains, learning how they achieve less than 1% inefficiencies in their processes, identifying key strategic actions to transform clothing consumers' habits, understanding the new challenges facing clothing retailers and hearing from a leading consultant about speed to market initiatives in the US.

Sponsored by [TC]2 and The Industry Forum of the UK, Cary, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182.

Website:
http://www.tc2.com/what/seminars.html

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World of Wipes Conference

June 16, 2008 to June 16, 2008

The second annual World of Wipes conference will continue the exploration of major aspects of the wipes business — from raw materials to substrates to converting and end-use applications — during three days of seminars and networking.

Organized by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Millenium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago.

Website:
http://www.inda.org

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Regulatory Compliance for the Flammability of General Wearing Apparel Course

June 17, 2008

Sponsored by ASTM International, American Apparel & Footwear Association, Arlington, Va. Contact Eileen Finn 610 832 9668; fax 610 832 9668; efinn@astm.org.

Website:
http://www.astm.org

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Regulatory Compliance for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear Course

June 18, 2008

This one-day course will help attendees understand the federal standards on the flammability of children's sleepwear, which apply to all such garments distributed and sold in the US.

Sponsored by ASTM International, American Apparel & Footwear Association, Arlington, Va. Contact Eileen Finn 610 832 9668; fax 610 832 9668; efinn@astm.org.

Website:
http://www.astm.org

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Nonwovens Fabric Property Development and Characterization

June 23, 2008 to June 26, 2008

An in-depth study of how fabric properties are achieved and the various characterization methods used for evaluating nonwoven properties, structure and performance. The laboratory session of this course will allow students to see the application of these methods on products produced by various nonwoven technologies. Highlighted will be computational methods and operational concerns/solutions of each process.

Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), and NCSU's Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282.

Website:
http://www.inda.org/NCRC/index.html

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Inlegmash 2008

June 23, 2008 to June 27, 2008

11th International Trade Fair Equipment and Technological Processes in Light Industry

Sponsored by Messe Dusseldorf, Moscow, Russia. Contact Dietmar Terviel 49 211 4560 7734; fax 49 211 4560 7740; tervield@messe-dusseldorf.de.

Website:
http://www.messe-dusseldorf.de

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ASTM International Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment

June 24, 2008 to June 26, 2008

Sponsored by ASTM International, Hyatt Regency Denver, Denver. Contact Steve Mawn 610 832 9726; smawn@astm.org.

Website:
http://www.astm.org/COMMIT/F23.htm

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AUTEX 2008

June 24, 2008 to June 24, 2008

The conference will cover the topics of interest regarding the textile industry, from product innovation to advancements in textile processing, from energy conservation to environmental concern.

Sponsored by the European Association of Textile Universities (AUTEX), Biella, Italy.

Website:
http://www.autex2008.it

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100th STA Annual Meeting

June 25, 2008 to June 28, 2008

Sponsored by the Southern Textile Association (STA), Myrtle Beach Hilton, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Contact 704 824 3522; fax 704 824 0630.

Website:
http://www.southerntextile.org

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Ink Jet Academy: Theory Of Ink Jet Technology and Ink Jet Components, Consumables, Equipments India 2008

June 26, 2008 to June 28, 2008

The Ink Jet Academy provides a program and format to get an expert start in the ink jet industry, to get an update or to open up new ink jet fields. Ink Jet Components, Consumables, Equipments India 2008 is inspired by the Ink Jet Technology Suppliers Showcase, a proven program concent that enables current and potential ink jet printing system developers, integrators and users to obtain detailed technical information and establish professional working relationships with base ink jet printing technology providers.

Sponsored by the Information Management Instiute, PHD House, New Delhi, India. Contact Susan Meldrum 207 235 2225; fax 207 235 2226; susan@imiconf.com.

Website:
http://www.imiconf.com

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July 2008

Taipei In Style

July 10, 2008 to July 13, 2008

A Brand New Stage for Asian Brands‧Pan Asia’s New Fashion Experience

Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan.

Website:
http://www.taipeiinstyle.com

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ATNT International Conference

July 14, 2008

International conference on Advances in Textiles, Nonwoven and Technical Textile

Organized by Texas Tech University and Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, India. Contact Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar 806 445 1925, 806 885 0228; s.ramkumar@ttu.edu.

Website:
http://www.atnt2008.com

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August 2008

PrintSource

August 12, 2008 to August 14, 2008

Apparel/Home Textiles/Paper Goods

PrintSource New York, Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City.

Website:
http://www.printsourcenewyork.com

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PrintSource At Magic

August 25, 2008 to August 28, 2008

Apparel/Home Textiles/Paper Goods

PrintSource At Magic, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas.

Website:
http://www.printsourcenewyork.com

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Meltblowing and Spunbonding Fundamentals

August 25, 2008 to August 29, 2008

This course is designed to teach the A-Zs of spunlaid and meltblowing. Attendees will learn about the raw materials, technologies, tests and evaluations used to create end-use products. Live process demonstrations on pilot equipment are featured.

Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), and NCSU's Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282.

Website:
http://www.inda.org/NCRC/index.html

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September 2008

INTC 2008

September 8, 2008 to September 11, 2008

International Nonwovens Technical Conference, sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), Hilton Americas-Houston, Houston. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.

Website:
http://www.inda.org

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Pattern Development Seminar

September 9, 2008 to September 11, 2008

Learn introductory principles of fit, pattern development and marker making.

Sponsored by [TC]2, Cary, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182.

Website:
http://www.tc2.com/what/seminars.html

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Nonwovens Training Course

September 16, 2008 to September 18, 2008

Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry  (INDA), INDA Headquarters, Cary, N.C. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1283; info@inda.org.

Website:
www.inda.org

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Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Minneapolis

September 16, 2008

This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.

Sponsosred by X-Rite Inc., Minneapolis. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08

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Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Denver

September 18, 2008

This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Denver. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08

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AFS Infrastructure, Sustainability And Testing Managment Conference

September 22, 2008 to September 25, 2008

The event will be preceded by a full day of short courses on Sept. 22. The main conference will consist of two tracks: Filter Testing, Evaluation, Procedures and Validation; and Infrastructure and Sustainability, Filtration Growth Market.

Sponsored by the American Filtration Separations Society (AFS), Charlotte. Contact Suzanne Sower 612 861 1277; fax 612 861 7959; kssafs@mac.com.

Website:
http://www.afssociety.org/fall2008

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Introduction To Apparel Manufacturing Seminar

September 22, 2008 to September 26, 2008

A great overview of the manufacturing process, its techniques, its systems and its business strategies

Sponsored by [TC]2, Cary, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182

Website:
http://www.tc2.com/what/seminars.html

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Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Atlanta

September 23, 2008

This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Atlanta. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08

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Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Detroit

September 25, 2008

This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Detroit. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08

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IIDEX/NeoCon Canada

September 25, 2008 to September 26, 2008

Canada's leading exposition and conference for the design, construction and management of the built environment.

The Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronot, Canada. Contact 800 677 6278.

Website:
http://www.merchandisemart.com

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October 2008

NeoCon Express

October 2, 2008 to October 3, 2008

The West Coatst's premier contract furnishings show for interior design and facility management

Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles. Contact 800 677 6278.

Website:
http://www.merchandisemart.com

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Expo Hightex 2008

October 6, 2008

To be held in conjunction with Workwear Canada - 1st Canadian Textile Show on Workwear and Corporate Clothing

Montreal, Canada.

Website:
http://www.expohightex.com

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Grading For Fit Seminar

October 7, 2008 to October 9, 2008

Learn basic principles of grading.

Sponsored by [TC]2, Cary, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182.

Website:
http://www.tc2.com/what/seminars.html

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Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS)

October 15, 2008 to October 17, 2008

Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan.

Website:
http://www.titas.com.tw

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Cinte Techtextil China

October 20, 2008 to October 22, 2008

A specialized event showcasing technical textiles and nonwoven products

Sponsored by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai. Contact fax 852 2598 8771; textile@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com.

Website:
http://www.techtextil.com

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IFAI Expo 2008

October 21, 2008 to October 23, 2008

The largest specialty fabrics tradeshow in the Americas

Sponsored by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte. Contact 651 222 2508, 800 225 4324; ifaiexpo@ifai.com.

Website:
http://www.ifaiexpo.com

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Green East Expo & Conference 2008

October 21, 2008 to October 23, 2008

Green East features the full spectrum of green, organic and environmentally friendly products and services, allowing for synergistic purchasing across all categories.

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City. Contact info@greeneastexpo.com.

Website:
http://www.greeneastexpo.com

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Regulatory Compliance for the Flammability of General Wearing Apparel Course

October 21, 2008

Sponsored by ASTM International, Minneapolis. Contact Eileen Finn 610 832 9668; fax 610 832 9668; efinn@astm.org.

Website:
http://www.astm.org

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Regulatory Compliance for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear Course

October 22, 2008

This one-day course will help attendees understand the federal standards on the flammability of children's sleepwear, which apply to all such garments distributed and sold in the US.

Sponsored by ASTM International, Minneapolis, Minn. Contact Eileen Finn 610 832 9668; fax 610 832 9668; efinn@astm.org.

Website:
http://www.astm.org

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New Energy Technologies 2008 International Conference

October 28, 2008 to October 30, 2008

Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Marriott City Center, Raleigh, N.C. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.

Website:
http://www.inda.org

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IAF World Apparel Convention

October 29, 2008 to October 31, 2008

"Changing Consumer Needs and the Future of the Fashion Business"

Sponsored by the International Apparel Federation (IAF), Maatricht, the Netherlands. Contact Nadia van Staden 31 30 232 0908; fax 31 30 232 0999; vanstaden@iafnet.com.

Website:
http://www.iafnet.com

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NeoCon East

October 29, 2008 to October 29, 2008

NeCon East prominently displays interior design, architectural and facilities management industries of the Mid-Atlantic region, with a special focus on the Federal Design Community.

Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore. Contact 800 677 6278.

Website:
http://www.merchandisemart.com

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November 2008

WBF 2008 European Conference

November 10, 2008 to November 12, 2008

The conference will provide attendees with insight into the successful application and use of current, new and cutting-edge manufacturing management, integration, and control methods and technologies.

Sponsored by WBF, Barcelona, Spain. Contact 919 314 3970.

Website:
http://www.wbf.org/europe2008

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Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Long Beach

November 11, 2008

This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Long Beach, Calif. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08

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International Conference on Technical Textiles and Nonwovens

November 11, 2008 to November 11, 2008

Organized by the Department of Textile Technology, IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India. Contact Dr. R. Alagirusamy or Dr. Apurbaa Das 011 2659 1419/2659 1413/9818133350/9312411557; fax 011 2658 1103; alagiru@gmail.com; apurba@textile.iitd.ernet.in.

Website:
http://www.textileconferenceiitd.com.

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Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Milwaukee

November 13, 2008

This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Milwaukee. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08

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Grading For Fit Seminar

November 14, 2008 to November 16, 2008

Learn basic principles of grading.

Sponsored by [TC]2, Cary, N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182.

Website:
http://www.tc2.com/what/seminars.html

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Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Montreal

November 18, 2008

This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Montreal. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08

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INDTEX 2009

November 18, 2008 to November 20, 2008

Exhibition of textile technology, equipment and services - launched to provide suppliers with a forum in the Indian sub-continent

Bombay Exhibition Centre - NSE Complex, Mumbai, India. Contact David Tellett 44 1727 814 400; fax 44 1727 814 401; indtex@mackbrooks.com.

Website:
http://www.mackbrooks.com/mb_exhib.asp

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Fundamentals of Color and Appearance Seminar Grand Rapids

November 20, 2008

This seminar is tailored for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers or anyone who evaluates or approves color, and will address color control for a variety of industries including retail and apparel brands, business and consumer electronics, automotive, packaing and their related industries in plastics, coatings and textile manufacturing.

Sponsored by X-Rite Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich. Contact 888 439 4403.

Website:
http://www.xrite.com/FOCA08

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December 2008

Nonwovens Manufacturing Process Fundamentals

December 1, 2008 to December 5, 2008

Attendees will learn about the chemical and physical fundamentals of materials used in nonwoven fabrics. The course covers structure property relationships and production methods.

Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), and NCSU's Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282.

Website:
http://www.inda.org/NCRC/index.html

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Filtration 2008

December 9, 2008 to December 11, 2008

International Conference & Expo, sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.

Website:
http://www.inda.org

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January 2009

Vision 2009

January 26, 2009 to January 29, 2009

Consumer Products Conference, sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Sheraton New Orleans Canal Street, New Orleans. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.

Website:
http://www.inda.org

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February 2009

INDA Annual Meeting 2009

February 22, 2009 to February 24, 2009

For members only, sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Four Seasons Aviara, Carlsbad, Calif. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.

Website:
http://www.inda.org

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April 2009

Material World Miami Beach & Technology Solutions

April 21, 2009 to April 23, 2009

Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Fla. Contact Urban Expositions 800 318 2238, 678 285 3976; fax 678 285 7469.

Website:
http://www.material-world.com

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May 2009

ACT 2009

May 5, 2009 to May 7, 2009

Asian Connection for Technical Textiles Suppliers Showcase: Linking the East & West

Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.

Website:
http://www.inda.org

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July 2009

Lean Manufacturing And The Importance Of Cycle Time Seminar

July 9, 2009 to July 10, 2009

If you're thinking about transitioning to modular, this seminar is a must.

Sponsored by [TC]2, Cary. N.C. Contact Elizabeth Salisbury 800 786 9889; fax 919 380 2182.

Website:
http://www.tc2.com/what/seminars.html

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September 2009

INTC 2009

September 21, 2009 to September 24, 2009

International Nonwovens Technical Conference, sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, Grand Hyatt Denver Downtown, Denver. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.

Website:
http://www.inda.org

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April 2010

Material World Miami Beach & Technology Solutions

April 13, 2010 to April 15, 2010

Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Fla. Contact Urban Expositions 800 318 2238, 678 285 3976; fax 678 285 7469.

Website:
http://www.material-world.com

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IDEA 2010 International Conference & Expo

April 27, 2010 to April 29, 2010

Sponsored by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Contact 919 233 1210; fax 919 233 1282; info@inda.org.

Website:
http://www.inda.org

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February 2011

ITCE'11

February 28, 2011 to March 2, 2011

Trade fair for textile, embroidery, sewing machinery and accessories serving the MENA markets

Cairo International Fair Ground, Cairo, Egypt. Contact 971 4 3988901; fax 971 4 3988941; info@orientplanet.com.

Website:
http://www.orientplanet.com

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