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Program schedule for Outlook Plus Latin America finalised

31 Jan '15

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EDANA and INDA have announced the final program schedule for the Outlook Plus Latin America 2015 to be held from March 3-5, 2015 in São Paulo, Brazil.

The first two days of the inaugural three-day conference and exhibition will examine market, product, and technology intelligence for hygiene and personal care.

The third day caps the event with a unique new focus on durable nonwoven applications and future opportunities.

Keynote presenter, Roberto Macedo leads the conference with global and regional economic prospects for the Mercosul Region which includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

The conference will also highlight latest developments in nonwovens and absorbent hygiene products for these markets and new trends and analysis of components and raw materials.

Both the nonwoven trade bodies said that the conference offers a unique session on medical nonwovens, addressing why single-use drapes and gowns are not yet used extensively throughout Latin America.

Panelists will address the prevailing sentiment in emerging markets that the cost for single-use operation room nonwoven products outweigh the benefits.

The third day’s focus on Latin American durable and industrial nonwoven markets features sessions on nonwovens for the shoe and automotive segments with an expert outlook on trends and drivers for growth.

“Product stewardship is a critical element for companies and our associations, and is therefore a key element of the program,” said Pierre Wiertz, general manager at EDANA.

He added, “The conference is in line with the expectation of our member companies in helping them to address the regulatory, product safety or sustainability challenges facing their business.”

“It is important that INDA reach out to our neighbours in Latin America and provide a forum to show opportunities and trends in nonwovens and their important end markets,” Dave Rousse, president of INDA said.

He too added, “Together with EDANA, we have gathered an impressive group of speakers with a unique expertise on this important and growing region.”

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Fibre2fashion News Desk - India