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INDA opens registration for WOW 2019 conference

15 Feb '19
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Courtesy: INDA
Courtesy: INDA

INDA has opened registration for the World of Wipes (WOW) International Conference. Material developments, preservatives, sustainability, market data, international tariffs, and plastics in the environment are the topics to be presented to wipes brand owners, converters, and their entire professional wipes supply chain at WOW from June 24-27, 2019, in US.

Registration is expected to surpass last year’s participation that connected 470 senior wipes professionals from 22 countries. The 13th edition of WOW will offer four value-packed days combining relevant technical and educational content with business engagement opportunities, according to a press release by INDA.

Wendy Warner, VP global specialties, HH&S division from Berry Global will present the topic Industrial Wipes: Global Market Driven Innovations, talking on trends and solutions for minimising infections in healthcare, industrial manufacturing, and consumer and building services. Jan O’Regan, director, nonwovens marketing from Cotton Incorporated has chosen the topic Global Baby Wipes and Baby Diapers Market Review. He will share recent market research, including economic and demographic data, into market similarities and regional differences in baby wipes and diapers from consumers in eight countries.

Jonathan Layer, business development manager, Americas from Fibertex Nonwovens will speak on the topic Consumer Insights in Sustainable Materials. He will explore insights in consumer perceptions, expectations, trends, and market data in sustainable materials driving profitable opportunities and positioning for wipes.

Jessica Franken, director of government affairs from INDA will talk on Real News in Global Nonwovens Trade and Tariffs, discussing details of international trade issues impacting our industry including the trade war with China, the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, duties on polyester staple fibres, the NAFTA agreement, bilateral free trade agreements, and more.

Helmut Lauterbach, business manager of Kelheim Fibres will speak on the topic Activated Viscose Fibres for Utilisation of Disinfectants with Cellulosic Wipes. The topic will explore a new specialty fibre made with 100 per cent renewable materials that solves the problem of viscose fibres inhibiting wipes function when used with certain disinfectants.

Industry leaders from companies like Bemis, Diversey, Eastman Chemical, Emeralds Performance Materials, Inolex Chemical Company, and Nehemiah Manufacturing will share their insights in wet and dry wipes for industrial and personal care.

Among the highlights of WOW 2019 is the prestigious World of Wipes Innovation Award. The award recognises a product or technology innovation within the entire wipes value chain that expands the use of nonwoven fabrics and demonstrates advancements in creativity, novelty of approach, uniqueness, and technical sophistication.

Nominees are selected from a broad range of industry categories including raw materials, roll goods, machinery, converting, packaging, lotions, active ingredients, binders, additives, and end products. Three finalists will be chosen to present their innovation at WOW 2019 with the winner announced on June 27, 2019. (GK)

Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India

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