Under the theme, “A Sustainable Thread,” the Synthetic Yarn and Fiber Association (SYFA) will holds its annual Spring Conference April 25-26 at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Charlotte, N.C. and Mike will be among those speaking.
The Synthetic Yarn and Fabric Association is a non-profit organization comprised of individuals affiliated with the synthetic yarn and fiber industry. Representation in the industry includes fiber producers, texturizers, staple yarn manufacturers, fabric producers for apparel, automotive, upholstery, and industrial markets. Additionally, raw material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and service providers related to the industry are valuable contributors to the organization.
The full line up of speakers breaks down as follows. It really is a great one:
Alasdair Carmichael, NAPCOR
Is There Enough U.S. RPET To Meet Fiber Industry Needs?
David Morano, director of Global Purchasing & Sourcing, Polartec
Taking On The Industry's Next Big Challenge: Microfiber Shedding
Mark Vitner, Wells Fargo
Ecomonic update
John Bradshaw, Shaw Industries
Matthew Kolmes, Supreme Corporation
New Innovation In Smart Yarn
Mike Todaro, Americas Apparel Producers Network
Investment In Synthetics In The Americas
Dr. Karen Leonas, N.C. State’s Wilson College of Textiles
Danny Kelly, COO, IFB
Nicole Ducoeur, senior director of Corporate Communications and Programs, IFB
IFB Solutions: Our Vision Is Working
Alex Freixa, Twistechnology
Sanjay Mehta, Sustainability Platform manager, Indorama
New Horizon For Chemical Recycling
Able to be in the area? Join us by registering at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eg2i7rtcc23bc76c≪r=jurlipdab