WASHINGTON — March 16, 2011 — NCTO is working to put together a very thought-provoking and
informative line up of speakers. Following is a list of those speakers who are confirmed or invited
to address NCTO member companies during the Annual Meeting in Washington, DC April 11-13, 2011, as
well as a highlight of special events.

Charlie Cook, respected authority on U.S. elections and political trends and
publisher of the Cook Political Report will enlighten the audience during the group dinner on
Monday evening, April 11th. With his encyclopedic knowledge of American politics, insider
information, and addiction to the latest poll numbers, Charlie Cook is one of Washington’s most
highly respected political analysts and commentators.

Alasdair Carmichael of PCI Fibres and
Anthony Tancredi of Allenberg Cotton Company will highlight an analysis and
discussion on Monday afternoon regarding prices in  2011 and beyond for cotton and man-made
fibers. 

Congressional Representatives
Howard Coble (R-NC) and
Larry Kissell (D-NC), chairs of the Textile Caucus, have been invited to address
NCTO members and guests on the KORUS campaign and other issues the open general session on Tuesday
afternoon.

Congressional Representatives
Trey Gowdy (R-SC),
Jeff Duncan (R-SC) and
Morgan Griffith (R-VA) also have been invited to address NCTO members and guests
during the open general session on Tuesday, April 12th. These congressmen are all new freshmen who
in key textile districts.

Mary O’Rourke, co-founder and managing director of the Jassin~O’Rourke Group, will
present new data on Tuesday morning on sourcing opportunities in the Western Hemisphere and new
trends that favor the Hemisphere over Asia suppliers. 

Scott Paul, executive director of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM),
will also speak during the trade session and discuss AAM’s major grassroots and public relations
efforts on behalf of domestic manufacturers. AAM has been at the forefront of promoting the need
for fair trade policies and a robust manufacturing sector. 

Administration Representatives
Kim Glas, U.S. Department of Commerce, and
Gail Strickler, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, will discuss TPP
negotiations, new Western Hemisphere promotion efforts and other trade topics during the Tuesday
afternoon session.

The NCTO Congressional Reception will take place on Tuesday evening, April 14th at Sonoma
Restaurant. Special invitations have been extended to Members of Congress and their professional
staff.

Posted on March 18, 2011

Source: NCTO

CARMEL, Ind. — March 16, 2011 — Top Value Fabrics, a leading international supplier of industrial
and recreational fabrics, has achieved full operational status for its new distribution center in
Indianapolis, IN.

The company’s growth in multiple divisions has facilitated the need for expansion.

“The 45,000 square-foot facility provides the needed space to continue to stock the fabrics
we need to meet the growing demand from our customers in areas such as print media, CPSIA compliant
vinyl coated polyester and nylon diamond ripstop fabric,” explained Bob Burns, Vice President of
Sales. “The additional space and equipment will enable us to continue to process orders on a quick
and efficient basis and provide our customers with a high level of service.”

Adding the distribution center is one component of the company’s strategic plans for the
future.

“Our new distribution center is an exciting demonstration of our ability to partner with our
customers and successfully meet their needs, even during these challenging economic times,” said
Chris Fredericks, President of Top Value Fabrics. “We’re also proud to have created an additional
eight jobs recently to facilitate our growth, and we’re optimistic about the future.”

The additional location means that the company has distribution centers in close proximity to
Indianapolis’s four major interstates and hubs for UPS and FedEx.

The Carmel-based company will retain its existing distribution center in Carmel, in addition
to distribution centers in Bristol, VA and Carson, CA and an additional twelve shipping locations
at strategic points nationwide.

Posted on March 17, 2011

Source: Top Value Fabrics

ORANGEBURG, N.Y. — March 16, 2011 — Nice-Pak, the world’s leading manufacturer of wet wipes, is
dramatically expanding its overall capacity, and introducing new state-of-the-art equipment and
packaging technologies in its Jonesboro, AR, and Mooresville, IN, facilities. Production at
Nice-Pak’s soon to close Green Bay, WI, facility will be relocated to its expanded manufacturing
and distribution facilities in Indiana. This strategic move will further the company’s leadership
position and significantly enhance its global sustainability platform.

“Nice-Pak produces over 125 billion pre-moistened wipes annually focused on improving family
health and wellness,” says Robert Julius, Chairman and CEO. “The installation of state-of-the-art
manufacturing equipment and advanced packaging technology is consistent with Nice-Pak’s leadership
role in the wet wipe industry, and involves a well-orchestrated reconfiguration that has been
designed to benefit current and future customers.” According to Julius, the drive for continuous
improvement and this manufacturing and distribution realignment address Nice-Pak’s goal of
providing its customers with the most cost-effective solutions for delivering more efficient
production, transportation, distribution and sustainability to meet all of its customers’ needs.

Posted on March 17, 2011

Source: Nice-Pak

Thailand-based Indorama Ventures PCL (IVL) — an integrated manufacturer of purified terephthalic
acid, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyester fiber — has purchased Korea-based SK Chemicals
Co. Ltd.’s assets in Poland and Indonesia and established new subsidiaries.

SK Eurochem Sp. z o.o., Poland, is now held by Indorama Polymers Sp. z o.o., Poland. The
company manufactures PET chip and has an annual production capacity of 140,000 metric tons. PT SK
Keris and PT SK Fiber, Indonesia, are now held by Indorama Netherlands B.V., the Netherlands, which
manufactures PET chip and polyester filament yarn and has an annual capacity of 196,000 metric
tons.

In other company news, Indorama has completed the acquisition of Wichita, Kan.-based
Invista’s PET polymer and resin businesses in Spartanburg and Querétaro, Mexico, and has
established new subsidiaries. The Spartanburg business, which has been named Auriga Polymers Inc.,
manufactures polyester staple fiber and polyester resin and has an annual production capacity of
470,000 metric tons. The Mexico business, which has been named IVL Holding S.de.R.L.de.C.V., also
manufactures polyester staple fiber and polyester resin, and has an annual capacity of 535,000
metric tons.

March 15, 2011

Atlanta-based trade show producer Messe Frankfurt North America has named Atlanta-based MFG.com its
year-round online sourcing partner. MFG.com is a global online marketplace for the sourcing of
custom parts, standard components, assemblies and textiles. The companies will begin their
collaboration with Messe Frankfurt’s July 2011 New York City textile shows, which comprise Texworld
USA, International Apparel Sourcing Show and Home Textiles Sourcing Expo. The shows will be held
July 19-21 at the Javits Convention Center.

Messe Frankfurt notes that its textile trade shows allow customers to meet with suppliers and
look at samples in person. However, the company reports that although it distributes a directory
with exhibitor contact information at each show, it receives requests year-round for resources,
adding that partnering with MFG.com will unify the offline and online sourcing experience for both
buyers and suppliers.

“We are excited to have MFG.com as a new partner for our Texworld USA, Apparel Sourcing and
Home Textiles Sourcing shows in New York, as they add a great resource for our customers to extend
the value they receive from our shows throughout the year,” said David Audrain, president and CEO,
Messe Frankfurt North America. “Adding MFG.com to our existing partnerships with Stylesight,
Lenzing and our other partners, makes our shows in New York that much more valuable and
‘must-attend’ events.”

March 15, 2011

Trützschler GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, reports that Zubair Spinning Mills Ltd., Bangladesh, has
installed 24 Trützschler TC 6 carding machines and two Trützschler blow rooms at its manufacturing
facility in order to upgrade and increase its production output. Trützschler’s Bangladesh-based
distributor, Euro Spin Ltd., supplied and installed the equipment, and also provided training for
Zubair’s senior staff and operators.

Zubair, part of the Noman Group’s Zaber & Zubair Fabrics division, operates 72,576
spindles and 1,560 rotors to spin cotton and polyester yarn for internal use in woven and other
textile products that are destined for export markets. The division, in business since 2000, is
vertically integrated including spinning, weaving, printing and dyeing; as well as a
computer-aided-design studio, singeing and desizing equipment, a continuous bleaching plant and a
stitching unit.

Each blow room is equipped with a Trützschler Blendomat automatic bale opener and a Cleanomat
cleaner that offers a high level of cleaning with minimal loss of fiber. The carding machines have
been optimized for combed ring yarn production at a moderate volume, which reduces energy costs and
enhances economic efficiency, according to Gabriel Tagasa, a Noman Group advisor.

“Much of the production at Zubair Mill requires moderate production rates rather than
extremely high output, and the TC 6 is able to work with … efficiency at outputs of 100 kilograms
per hour and below,” Tagasa said. “This in turn ensures we keep an exceptionally tight grip on
efficiency and that we have the flexibility we need to develop new product lines and to supply
fast-moving niche markets.”

March 15, 2011