Tentoma Packaging Solutions: 100 Percent Waterproof Packaging Of Nonwoven Rolls

BROAGER, Denmark— February 20, 2025 — At IDEA25, you can meet Tentoma Packaging Solutions, a trusted specialist in roll packaging within the nonwoven industry.

Tentoma has developed the innovative RoRo StretchPack® technology, enabling waterproof packaging of nonwoven rolls in a single operation. This technology allows for the automation of packaging lines for nonwoven rolls up to 60 feet (19 meters) wide.

The RoRo StretchPack® technology by Tentoma Packaging Solutions is highly suitable for nonwoven rolls. The rolls are packed horizontally into a tubular stretch hood film which is 100% sealed in the same operation.

The RoRo StretchPack packaging technology is highly suitable for nonwoven rolls. The rolls are packed horizontally into a tubular stretch hood film, ensuring that the final packaging has only strong, short welds at each end. This eliminates the need for a long weld on the roll side, which can be prone to breaking. The result is 100% waterproof roll packaging that protects the roll material against moisture and dirt during transportation and storage. This is an essential advantage for the hygiene nonwoven industry.

The geotextile industry also benefits from RoRo StretchPack, as it automates the entire process of packaging large and heavy nonwoven rolls. This solution not only enhances packaging quality but also offers a fully automated packaging line with high repeatability. It ensures high packaging capacity and uptime, making it ideal for integration into efficient production lines—either inline or as a stand-alone solution. Additionally, an automated core plug insertion at the ends is an option.

An Energy-Saving Solution with Up to 60% Film Reduction

Using the RoRo StretchPack®, the packaging has only strong, short welds at each roll end – and no welds along the roll side. The result is 100% waterproof roll packaging that protects the nonwoven material against moisture and dirt during transportation and storage.

By utilizing tubular stretch hood film, RoRo StretchPack ensures tight packaging by stretching the film around the roll. This process minimizes excess material usage and significantly reduces film consumption. Customer cases have demonstrated film reductions of up to 60 percent compared to conventional packaging methods. This is achieved through the tight single-layer packaging, in contrast to heat shrink packaging, which requires excess film that is later heated to shrink. By eliminating heat shrink from the packaging line, producers can achieve substantial energy savings.

Posted: February 20, 2025

Source: Tentoma A/S

Exhibitors, Fringe Events Embrace Innovation And Sustainability At VIATT 2025

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam— February 20, 2025 — Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is set to open its doors once again to the dynamic ASEAN textile market February 26-28. As a comprehensive trade platform encompassing the entire textile value chain, the show, through its range of exhibitors and fringe events, is set to help industry players unlock new opportunities aligned with the latest industry trends.

“Vietnam’s strategic location, competitive labor costs, and commitment to sustainability and innovation have made it an attractive production hub for textile manufacturers and fashion brands, as they seek to diversify their supply chains,” said Wilmet Shea, general manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. “With a fringe programme and new product zones promoting the progress of sustainability and digitalisation in materials, design, technologies, and regulations, VIATT’s second edition aims to advance Vietnam’s position as a leading textile and apparel manufacturing hub. We look forward to providing collaboration opportunities for textile players from across ASEAN, East Asia, Europe and beyond.”

European and other international offerings bolstered in 2025

Spanning 15,000 square meters of exhibition space across Halls A and B1, the fair will host over 450 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions. The fair features strong European participation from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Türkiye, and the UK.

Within the inaugural European Zone, visitors can find top-tier French fashion designs, the finest bedding brands and products from Portugal, and a new display area organised by the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), highlighting the craftsmanship of premium British fabric mills. Buyers will have the opportunity to touch and feel luxury fabrics from renowned brands such as Abraham Moon & Sons, Alfred Brown, Bower Roebuck, Courtney & Co, Harris Tweed Hebrides, Joseph H Clissold, Magee Weaving, Marton Mills, and Pongees.

Meanwhile, alongside exhibitors from countries such as Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, and the US in VIATT’s inaugural Econogy Hub, exhibitors across the fairground who have passed the Econogy Check further expand the fair’s offering of traceable eco-friendly products.

With the fair gathering key players from the length and breadth of the textile sector, notable exhibitors include:

  • Covation Biomaterials (USA; Apparel fabrics & fashion): its brand Sorona® is a partially plant-based polymer that reduces dependence on petrochemical resources. It offers sustainable high-performance textile products with a wide range of benefits, including comfortable stretch, long-lasting recovery, and exceptional softness.
  • Nice Dyeing Factory (Hong Kong; Apparel fabrics & fashion): the manufacturer specializes in yarn spinning, fabric knitting, dyeing & finishing services, and offers dyed yarns, raw fabrics and finished knitted fabrics. Its vertically integrated operations enable efficient and cost-effective services to global apparel manufacturers and retailers.
  • Yongdo Velvet (Korea; Home & contract textiles): the Korean supplier will showcase its innovative velvet products, all 100% domestically produced. With a diverse product range, Yongdo Velvet is also the pioneer of the world’s first water-washable micro poly velvet.
  • Artificial Intelligence Design Institute (AiDLab) (Hong Kong; Technical textiles & technologies): the first research platform to combine Artificial Intelligence (AI) and design, jointly established by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Royal College of Art. Its pioneering AI-based textile material inspection technology, WiseEye, allows users to automatically and accurately detect, classify, and grade defects in textile materials of various colours and patterns in real-time.
  • Rovitex Asia (Thailand; Technical textiles & technologies): this enterprise develops innovative compounds for key stakeholders in various industries, including automotive, lingerie, footwear, sportswear, furniture, and protective garments. Its range of textile lamination solutions combine materials such as foam, leather, flame retardant fabrics, breathable membranes, and adhesives.
  • The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) (Hong Kong; Innovation and Digital Solutions Zone): HKRITA provides one-stop services in applied research, technology transfer and commercialisation for the textile and apparel industries. Pioneer technologies operated in its latest initiative, the Open Lab, include the Green Machine, the Smart Garment Sorting System and Acousweep.

Comprehensive fringe program adds insights and inspiration

In addition to the show’s array of exhibitors, visitors can explore captivating fashion shows and parades presented by designers from France, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

VIATT will also give a platform to global industry professionals to share insights at seminars in four categories: Design & Trends, Market Information & Business Strategies, Innovation / Technology & Solutions, and Econogy. A range of panel discussions will also take place, including:

  • Shaping a Sustainable Textile Future Through Innovation will focus on green, technological progress, featuring speakers from AiDLab, HKRITA, and Sorona.
  • The Future of Sustainability in Vietnam’s Fashion Industry will explore Vietnam’s design and sustainability in collaboration with Redress, including insights from leading enterprises such as Ecosoi, Passi, and sustainable phygital fashion brand KHAAR.
  • A panel discussion led by VDAS Design Association, Sustainable Interiors With Smart Textiles, will cover the latest fabrics, technologies, and sustainability initiatives in the interiors sector.
  • In addition, UKFT will host Complying with Regulations Amidst a Changing Regulatory Landscape, highlighting the evolving levels of compliance needed for companies looking to export to the EU and the UK.

Meanwhile, a two-day onsite workshop will offer fairgoers a hands-on macramé weaving experience, allowing participants to craft beautiful, textured coasters using various knotting techniques.

Attracted by the fair’s comprehensive offerings, visitors from Vietnam’s robust textile industry and from further afield are expected to attend, including a number of buyer delegations:

  • Association of Garments, Textiles, Embroidery and Knitting (AGTEK) (Vietnam)
  • B&Company (Vietnam)
  • European American Chamber of Commerce & Industry (EACC)
  • The Federation of Hong Kong Garment Manufacturers
  • Malaysian Knitting Manufacturers Association (MKMA)
  • Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA)
  • Myanmar Rattan and Bamboo Entrepreneur Association (MRBEA)
  • Thailand Textile Institute (THTI)

The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE). For more details on this fair, please visit or contact viatt@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com.

VIATT will be held from 26 – 28 February 2025.

Posted: February 20, 2025

Source: Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

Columbia Sportswear And Intuitive Machines Expand Scientific Partnership With Upcoming Lunar Mission

PORTLAND, Ore. — February 19, 2025 — Columbia Sportswear continues to test the limits of its innovative technologies by expanding its partnership with space exploration company Intuitive Machines ahead of its historic second lunar launch later this month. Columbia’s Omni-Heat™ Infinity and Omni-Shade™ Sun Deflector technologies will help protect the lander from the extreme cold and hot temperatures in space and on the Moon. The goal of the mission to the Moon’s south pole is to drill into the surface to search for lunar ice, a feat that has never been attempted in this inhospitable environment.

Columbia’s Omni-Shade Sun Deflector technology is engineered to deflect the hot rays of the sun and is featured on several warm-weather products, including the Summit Valley Long Sleeve shirt. Intuitive Machines is using this technology on the IM-2 mission to help shield part of Athena from the sun’s extreme heat in space and on the lunar surface. Photo — Business Wire

Following last year’s successful IM-1 mission that incorporated Columbia’s Omni-Heat Infinity insulation technology, Columbia and Intuitive Machines have worked closely together to design and test thermal management materials that fully integrate Columbia’s Omni-Heat Infinity technology, plus an additional technology called Omni-Shade Sun Deflector, into the IM-2 lander, Athena. Omni-Heat Infinity heat-reflective insulation will help protect part of the lander from freezing cold temperatures, while Omni-Shade Sun Deflector technology will help shield part of Athena from the sun’s extreme heat in space and on the lunar surface.

“During the IM-1 mission, we demonstrated the insulative power and durability of our Omni-Heat Infinity technology to help protect the lander – the same insulation used in our winter jackets and gear. While we celebrated this historic moment, we knew it was just the first step in unlocking the true potential of Columbia’s patented innovations,” said Dr. Haskell Beckham, vice president of Innovation at Columbia Sportswear. “Through this scientific partnership, we have been able to stretch the boundaries of material and product testing to the furthest frontiers, reinforcing our commitment to delivering some of the most innovative outdoor solutions in the world.”

Athena will face extreme heat from the sun as it conducts experiments on the lunar surface. Columbia’s Omni-Shade Sun Deflector technology, a patented material developed to shield people from the intense heat from the sun, will be integrated into a multilayer insulation (MLI) blanket covering the top deck of the lander. Columbia’s technology will help keep the lander cooler to prevent overheating by reflecting solar radiation away from Athena’s essential batteries and avionics. On Earth, Omni-Shade Sun Deflector material is featured in several warm-weather products and uses reflective dots of titanium dioxide to deflect the hot rays of the sun away from the body, which mitigates heat build-up to help people feel cooler outdoors.

As it did for the IM-1 mission, Columbia’s award-winning Omni-Heat Infinity technology will again be used, this time to insulate the helium tank on Athena, helping protect it against temperatures ranging from approximately +250° to -250° Fahrenheit as Athena journeys through space and during the lander’s operational phase on the lunar surface.

“We proudly join Intuitive Machines on this second historic lunar mission, furthering their goal to return humans to the Moon, and lending our engineered materials to the cause,” said Joe Boyle, Brand president at Columbia Sportswear. “From our headquarters in Portland, Oregon all the way to the surface of the Moon, we can confidently say our products undergo the most rigorous testing to ensure they meet the highest standards of performance. This partnership has allowed us to fearlessly experiment and employ our technologies in the most extreme environments, advancing our shared commitment to human exploration on Earth and beyond.”

As part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (“CLPS”) initiative, a key part of NASA’s Artemis lunar exploration efforts, Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission is set to demonstrate lunar mobility, resource prospecting, and analysis of volatile substances from subsurface materials. This is a critical step toward uncovering water sources beyond Earth—a key component for establishing sustainable infrastructure both on the lunar surface and in space.

Liftoff of the IM-2 lunar mission is targeted for a multi-day launch window that opens no earlier than February 26 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and the mission will be streamed live on NASA TV and https://www.intuitivemachines.com/im-2.

“Space and Earth are part of an innovation ecosystem where progress in one fuels advancement in the other,” said Steve Altemus, President and CEO of Intuitive Machines. “By continuing our partnership with Columbia Sportswear, we’re proving that commercial innovation can break engineering barriers, supporting new industries on the Moon while driving technological advancements that reshape markets on Earth.”

Posted: February 20, 2025

Source: Columbia Sportswear

A Texas-Sized Collaboration Brings Together Denim Giant Wrangler® And Whataburger®

GREENSBORO, N.C. — February 20, 2025 — Iconic denim brand Wrangler® and beloved Texas-based Whataburger are serving up a sizzling new apparel collaboration just in time for the Texas rodeo season. This collaboration blends Wrangler’s classic American style and Whataburger’s timeless appeal, creating a fresh collection to capture the hearts of fashion and food enthusiasts.

This collaboration blends Wrangler’s classic American style and Whataburger’s timeless appeal, creating a fresh collection to capture the hearts of fashion and food enthusiasts. Photo — Business Wire

The partnership between Wrangler and Whataburger is a testament to their shared commitment to quality, authenticity and a deep-rooted connection to Texas culture. It also signals a new era of serving up Western style with a fresh twist.

“Here at Wrangler, we’re all about weaving our heritage into something fresh for today,” said John Meagher, vice president of global brand marketing, Wrangler. “And this collab is no exception. We’ve teamed up with Whataburger to serve up some Western style with a side of orange and white, iconic Whataburger logos, and taglines that’ll have you craving more.”

Whether you’re heading out to two-step or grabbing a bite with your buddies, the Wrangler x Whataburger collaboration will have you hitting the town in style. The 33-piece apparel and accessories collection ranges from a flavor-filled denim vest covered in iconic branded patches, to bold orange-and-white striped shorts and jeans. Trucker jackets featuring Whataburger’s signature “Flying W” along with hamburger-inspired hoodies and tasty graphic tees and hats round out the collection with a “WhataWrangler” spin.

“Whataburger has always been about bringing people together around bold flavors and big traditions, and teaming up with Wrangler takes that spirit to a whole new level,” said Scott Hudler, chief marketing officer, Whataburger. “This collab is a celebration of our shared roots — classic denim meets Whataburger’s unmistakable Texas flair. Think timeless style with a splash of spicy. We’re thrilled to give fans a way to wear their love for these two brands!”

The Wrangler x Whataburger collaboration is available online at Wrangler.com and Whatastore.com. Prices range from $34.99 – $89.99.

Posted: February 20, 2025

Source: Wrangler®, of Kontoor Brands/Whataburger

Ruggable Taps Former Nike, Inc. Executive As New CEO To Lead Next Chapter Of Growth

LOS ANGELES — February 18, 2025 — Ruggable, the industry leader in washable rugs, today announced the appointment of Nicole Otto as its CEO. Otto is a highly accomplished executive, with more than 20 years of experience leading top-tier consumer brands. She rapidly ascended through the ranks at Nike Inc. over the course of her 16-year tenure, ultimately overseeing the North America direct-to-consumer business. Most recently, Otto served as Global Brand president at The North Face.

Nicole Otto Photo —Business Wire

“Nicole shares our vision to redefine the future of home textiles and deliver on our mission to fill every home with design-forward, innovative products that spark joy,” said Ruggable founder Jeneva Bell. “With her global and omnichannel expansion experience, we’re confident that she will successfully lead Ruggable through its next phase of growth over the coming years.”

Ruggable reimagined the home goods space when it brought the first washable rug to market over a decade ago. Not only has the brand revolutionized rug functionality, but it has brought the offering to life via bespoke designs and unique collaborations with interior design leaders such as Jonathan Adler, Architectural Digest, and Justina Blakeney. Otto’s appointment will help lead Ruggable into a new era of expansion, innovation, and authority in the home industry.

“As I begin my journey with Ruggable, I’m inspired by the transformative impact the brand has had on home and interior design,” Otto said. “As we look to the future, our focus will be on accelerating Ruggable’s growth by creating opportunities to expand our brand, amplify our impact, and strengthen connections with our consumers and stakeholders in meaningful ways.”

Posted: February 20, 2025

Source: Ruggable

Fifth Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC) Innovation Days Call For Papers

VIENNA, Austria — February 20, 2025 — The Dornbirn GFC Innovation Days are back for the 5th year, and we’re on the lookout for groundbreaking ideas from young companies and startups! This is your chance to pitch, connect, and gain visibility in front of industry leaders, potential investors, and global innovators.

Key Details

  • Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
  • Event Location: Dornbirn, Austria
  • What’s Included: Live pitch opportunity, networking with top industry players, and access to 100+ expert presentations.

Why Join?

  • Get noticed: Present your innovation to fiber producers, machine builders, and decision makers.
  • Pitch your startup: Take the stage and showcase your ideas to an international audience.
  • Build connections: Network with key players in fibers, textiles, and cross-industry solutions.
  • Showcase your innovation for 3 days: Your dedicated exhibition space allows you to connect with fiber producers, processors, and machine builders in a dynamic networking environment.
  • Gain exclusive insights: Learn from industry leaders through expert talks and discussions.
  • Compete for the Innovation Days Award: A chance to gain industry recognition.
  • Free access to Dornbirn GFC: Includes the gala and speaker networking evening.

Focus Topics 2025

  • Carbon Stewardship – Biomass, Recycling & Capture for a Sustainable Future
  • Fiber Innovations – From Production to Application
  • Workwear & Protective Textiles – Advancing safety and defense solutions
  • Cross-Industry Synergies – Energy Transition, Pulp, Paper & Packaging Innovations

Who Should Apply?

  • Startups and early-stage innovators developing bio-based, recycled, and carbon negative fibers, smart textiles, high-performance materials, and sustainable nonwoven solutions for applications in fashion, workwear, defense, packaging, and energy transition
  • Researchers and entrepreneurs with disruptive solutions
  • Companies looking for visibility, and new partnerships

This is your opportunity to stand out in the fiber industry and connect with those shaping the future.

Apply now – Deadline: March 31, 2025

For more information, contact: office@dornbirn-gfc.com

Save the Dates:

All Dornbirn GFC Activities 2025 – Key Dates for Innovation & Networking!

  • Dornbirn GFC ASIA / Korea

In collaboration with DYETEC, KOFOTI, and Textile TechForum, this event will take place on 3rd & 4th April 2025 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO), Busan, South Korea.

  • CRETE 2025 International Conference

Organized together with the Technical University of Crete, this conference will run from 27th to 31st May 2025 in Chania, Greece.

  • 64th Dornbirn GFC & 5th Innovation Days

Join us for the flagship event from 10th to 12th September 2025 in Dornbirn, Austria, showcasing cutting-edge research and innovation.

  • Dornbirn GFC ASIA / India

In partnership with Techtextil India 2025, this event will be held on 18th November 2025 in Mumbai, India

Posted: February 20, 2025

Source: Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (GFC)

Circulose Joins Canopy To Transform Supply Chains And Protect Forests

STOCKHOLM — February 20, 2025 — Circulose has pledged to support Canopy’s mission to reduce the use of Ancient and Endangered Forests in their textile supply chains, and joined solutions-driven non-profit Canopy’s CanopyStyle and Pack4Good initiatives. This bold commitment underscores Circulose’s dedication to protecting climate-critical forests and global biodiversity.

As part of our commitment to CanopyStyle, we enable brands to replace virgin materials with our Next Gen alternative, CIRCULOSE®, a material made out of 100-percent discarded textiles, helping to reduce the environmental footprint of fashion.

This announcement comes at a pivotal moment, with demand for man-made cellulosic fiber (MMCF) textiles and paper packaging surging. More than 3.4 billion trees are logged annually for packaging and fabrics. Protecting forests is one of the fastest, most cost-effective strategies for combating climate change, preserving biodiversity, and safeguarding our shared future.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Circulose into the CanopyStyle and Pack4Good initiatives,” said Nicole Rycroft, Canopy’s executive director. “Their commitment to transforming supply chains and embracing circular alternatives is a vital step forward in our collective effort to keep forests standing, species thriving, and carbon safely stored.”

“Everyone has a role to play, and collaboration is key — but bold action is essential to protect natural ecosystems. A big thank you to Canopy for inspiring action and being such a strong advocate for our planet! Together, we are making a difference with CIRCULOSE. A proven product made entirely from discarded textiles that replaces virgin materials at scale. Available globally, this validated material delivers the same look and feel, transforming yesterday’s textile waste into tomorrow’s fashion,” said Dr. Anna Sammarco, senior director of Circular Business Development and Strategy, Circulose.

Posted: February 20, 2025

Source: Circulose

National Cotton Council Names 2025 Directors

MEMPHIS, Tenn.  — February 19, 2025 — The National Cotton Council directors for 2025 were announced at the NCC’s recent 2025 annual meeting in Dallas, Texas. Elected to the NCC Board during segment caucuses were:

Producers

  • David Dunlow, Gaston, N.C.;
  • Lewis Everett, Capron, Va.;
  • Gerald Rovey, Buckeye, Ariz.;
  • Matthew Hyneman, Jonesboro, Ark.; and
  • Sutton Page, Avoca, Texas.

Ginners

  • Ben Evans, Douglas, Ga.;
  • J. Bradley Williams, Burlison, Tenn.;
  • Larry Black, Roscoe, Texas;
  • TomPires, Riverdale, Calif.; and
  • Gary Feist, Anthony, Kansas.

Warehousers

  • Shane Stephens, Greenwood, Miss.;
  • Ray Doroff, Memphis, Tenn.;
  • Scott Mitchell, Donalsonville, Ga.;
  • Eric Wanjura, Lubbock, Texas; and
  • Robert Swize, Corpus Christi, Texas.

Merchants

  • John C. King, III, Richardson, Texas;
  • Darren Long, New York, N.Y.;
  • Azeez Syed, Richardson, Texas;
  • Tommy Hayden, Cordova, Tenn.; and
  • Krista Rickman, Memphis, Tennessee.

Cottonseed

  • Aaron Pena, Harlingen, Texas;
  • Fred Serven, Chattanooga, Tenn.;
  • Joe Gribble, Altus, Okla.;
  • John Chisum, Lubbock, Texas; and
  • Brad Chapman, Tipton, Iowa.

Cooperatives

  • Reid Nichols, Altus, Okla.;
  • Kevin Brinkley, Lubbock, Texas;
  • Paul Bush, Glendale, Ariz.;
  • Wayne Boseman, Garner, N.C.; and
  • David Camp, Greenwood, Mississippi.

Manufacturers

  • Anderson Warlick, Gastonia, N.C.;
  • James Martin, Gastonia, N.C.;
  • Dan Sistrunk, Spartanburg, S.C.;
  • William Bowen, Jr., Inman, S.C.; and
  • Marc Doyon, Salisbury, N.C.

As the unifying force of the U.S. cotton industry, the Memphis-based NCC brings together industry representatives from the 17 cotton-producing states to establish policies reflecting the common interests and promoting mutual benefits for its broad membership and ancillary industries. The NCC’s mission is ensuring the ability of all industry segments to compete effectively and profitably in the raw cotton, oilseed and U.S.- manufactured product markets at home and abroad.

Posted: February 19, 2025

Source: National Cotton Council

Richard Lindsey Is National Ginner Award Recipient: Distinguished Service Award Goes To Tim Price

MEMPHIS, Tenn.  — February 19, 2025 — Richard Lindsey, a veteran Alabama ginner who has provided outstanding service and leadership to the U.S. cotton industry, is the 2024 Horace Hayden National Cotton Ginner of the Year. He was recognized at the recent 2025 National Cotton Ginners Association’s (NCGA) annual meeting in Dallas, Texas.

The annual NCGA award is presented to a ginner in recognition of: 1) able, efficient and faithful service to the ginning industry and 2) continuing those principles exemplified and practiced by Horace Hayden, a former NCGA executive secretary.

Richard Lindsey

Lindsey partnered with Brent Tidwell and his son Richard Lindsey, Jr. in their family farming operation known as Coosa River Land Co. He is active on several boards, including First Southern State Bank, Cherokee County Alfa Organization, and Howell Cemetery Association. Richard is the current President of the National Cotton Ginners Association, having served as a Vice President for the previous three years. He has served on numerous National Cotton Ginners and National Cotton Council

committees, is a National Cotton Council Director, a member of the Council’s Executive Committee, and a member of the Cotton Council International Board of Directors. Additionally, he has served in numerous roles within the Southeastern Ginners Association, including President, and was selected as the Southeastern Ginner of the Year in 2010.

Lindsey, a native of Cherokee County, Alabama, has a rich history in cotton farming, beginning with his first harvest in 1957 as a 4H project. Over the past 58 years, he has been a dedicated cotton producer and remains active in managing Cherokee Gin and Cotton Company, the largest gin in Alabama.

He also served in the Alabama House of Representatives for 35 years, holding key positions such as Chair of Appropriations and Agriculture Committees. His legislative achievements include bringing a satellite campus of Gadsden State Community College to Cherokee County, with the sports arena named in his honor. Richard retired from legislative service in 2018 but continues to contribute to the cotton industry.

The NCGA also recognized Tim Price as recipient of the NCGA’s 2024-25 Charles C. Owen Distinguished Service Award. That award honors those who have provided a career of distinguished service to the U.S. ginning industry.

Tim Price

Price, born in 1952 in Calvin, Louisiana, has a distinguished career in agriculture. Active in FFA during high school, he became the state president and later earned degrees from Louisiana State University and Texas A&M. He worked at the Federal Land Bank in New Orleans before joining the American Farm Bureau Federation, where he handled commodity and marketing issues and national farm program legislation.

In 2003, he became the Executive Vice President of the Southern Cotton Ginners Association and Manager of the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show. His contributions earned him the 2023 National Agriculture Marketing Association Ag Association Leader of the Year Award. He remains a strong supporter of the National Cotton Ginners Association.

Price has made substantial contributions to the NCGA through his active role in the National Cotton Ginner Committee and his advisory capacities within the National Cotton Council.

During its annual meeting, the NCGA elected as its 2025 officers: president – Larry Black, Roscoe, Texas; first vice president – Brad Williams, Burlison, Tenn.; second vice president, Tom Pires, Riverdale, Calif.; and third vice president, Ben Evan, Douglas, Georgia. Richard Lindsey will become chairman of the board. Harrison Ashley, Cordova, Tenn., is NCGA’s executive vice president.

Posted: February 19, 2025

Source: National Cotton Ginners Association

 

Cotton Council International Elects 2025 Officers

WASHINGTON — February 19, 2025 — Carlo Bocardo, a cooperative official from Bakersfield, Calif., will serve as Cotton Council International’s (CCI) president for 2025. CCI is the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) export promotion arm and carries out programs in 50 plus countries under the COTTON USA™ trademark. Bocardo and other CCI officers were elected at CCI’s Board Meeting held as part of the NCC’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas. Lee Cromley, a Brooklet, Ga., producer, will serve as CCI chairman.

“CCI is driving innovation and technology to lead the world to cotton’s next level, and I’m eager to serve as CCI President and show our export customers that U.S. cotton remains the global cotton leader,” Bocardo said. “CCI is an integral partner to our mill customers, offering personal and curated services that are unique to COTTON USA™ and valuable to our customers’ business, which can only increase U.S. cotton demand and loyalty.”

CCI Officers (L to R) Wayne Boseman, Richard Gaona, John King, Bruce Atherley, Carlo Bocardo and Lee Cromley

Bocardo is the executive vice president of sales for Calcot Ltd., a cotton marketing cooperative, and has traveled extensively in the U.S. and around the world promoting U.S. cotton. He joined the cotton industry in 2000, when Calcot hired him as an assistant export sales manager. Bocardo received a master’s degree in agribusiness from Texas A&M University and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Universidad Anáhuac in Mexico City.

Other CCI officers elected were:

  • First vice president John C. King, III, a merchant from Richardson, TX;
  • Second vice president Richard Gaona, a producer from Roby, Texas;
  • Secretary Gary Adams, Cordova, Tenn.; and
  • Assistant secretary Bruce Atherley, Washington, D.C.
  • Newly elected as CCI treasurer was Wayne Boseman, a cooperative official from Garner, N.C.

Newly elected CCI directors were:

  • Paul E. Bush, a cooperative official from Glendale, Ariz.; and
  • Brad Williams, a ginner from Bells, Tenn.

Re-elected as 2025 CCI directors were:

PRODUCERS

  • Philip Edwards, Smithfield, Va.;
  • Barry W. Evans, Kress, Texas;
  • Matthew R. (Matt) Hyneman, Jonesboro, Ark.;
  • Donny Lassiter, Conway, N.C.;
  • John F. Lindamood, Tiptonville, Tenn.;
  • Mark Nichols, Altus, Okla.; and
  • Paul (Paco) Ollerton, Casa Grande, Ariz.

GINNER

  • Richard J. Lindsey, Centre, Ala.

COTTONSEED HANDLER

  • Aaron Pena, Harlingen, Texas.

MERCHANTS

  • Matt Dunbar, Memphis, Tenn.;
  • Nick Kastle, Corcoran, Calif.;
  • Neeraj Rana, Cordova, Tenn.;
  • Wesley Rentz, Greenville, S.C.; and
  • Beau Stephenson, Richardson, Texas.

COOPERATIVES

  • Frederick Barrier, Greenwood, Miss.; and
  • Kevin Brinkley, Lubbock, Texas.

WAREHOUSE

  • Vance C. Shoaf, Milan, Tenn.

MANUFACTURERS

  • James (Jim) Martin, Gastonia, N.C.; and
  • Mike Quinn, Sanford, N.C.

Posted: February 19, 2025

Source: Cotton Council International (CCI) 

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