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Walmart official keynote speaker at World of Wipes

19 Jan '16

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For the 10th edition of the World of Wipes International Conference, the keynote speaker will be from Walmart, who will speak about how the world's largest retailer is supporting US manufacturers of consumer products.

“Joe Quinn, senior director of public affairs and government relations will share his perspective on Walmart's US Manufacturing Initiative,” a press release from INDA informed.

He will also discuss how the retailer is working with companies to on-shore manufacturing, grow sales of US-made products, source locally and comply with INDA's Code of Practice for labeling wipes.

According to INDA, the event attracts the largest number of wipes industry professionals from the entire wipes value chain.

INDA is expecting a repeat performance to this year's event that drew over 500 people to Atlanta and surpassed all prior WOW conferences.

“Walmart is the largest retailer of wipes and hearing its perspectives on the supply chain will be of great interest to our industry and members,” said INDA president Dave Rousse.

“We are expecting a large and positive response to the keynote presentation by Joe Quinn and the other valuable presentations throughout the entire Conference,” Rousse too added.

“This quality content enables WOW to continue to grow in importance to all participants in the wipes industry,” he observed.

Another key presentation will be from Doug Petkus, senior vice president, Corporate Practice, Ketchum Inc. on Crisis Management, a challenge for brand owners when an ingredient or preservative creates an issue in the consumer's view.

According to INDA, interest is expected to build around the program that includes the latest in trends and statistics, flushability, disinfecting and industrial wipes, skin care/facial wipes, flavours and fragrances.

“The educational content will be highlighted with panel programs that address conflicting EPA and FDA requirements, and packaging from the manufacturing perspective,” INDA informed.

INDA also is calling for nominations for the prestigious World of Wipes Innovation Award, which recognises and rewards product innovation within the entire wipes value chain that expands the use of nonwovens.

“Products should demonstrate advancements in such areas as creativity, novelty of approach, uniqueness and technical sophistication,” the trade body observed.

WOW 2016 will be held at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, opening with a reception on June 7, followed by the conference, tabletop displays, and networking opportunities from June 8-10. (AR)

Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India