Posted October 4, 2017

 

The Synthetic Yarn and Fabric Association (SYFA) will hold its Fall Conference Oct. 26-27.

 

The meeting, under the theme “Tools for Transformation in Textiles,” will take place at the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel in Charlotte, N.C.

 

Presenters and topics include:

 

Harold Hill, president, Glen Raven Technical Fabrics
“Building a Culture of Innovation”

 

Roger C. Tutterow, Ph.D., professor, Economics, and director, Econometric Center 

Department of Economics, Finance and Quantitative Analysis 

Michael J. Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University 

"On The Economic, Political and Business Climate"

 

Adam Edmonds, Online Customer Experience developer 

Tori Watson, Market Engagement & Communication lead 

Techmer PM, LLC

"TechmerVision -– Communication and Management of Color"

 

Dr. Mike Fralix, president & CEO, [TC]2

“Robotics and Automation in the Age of Disruption”

 

Ronnie L. Bryant, CEO, Charlotte Regional Partnership
“Manufacturing Incentives for the Textile Business Community”

 

Sara Beatty, senior vice president, National Council of Textile Organizations

“Washington Policy Update”

 

Michael J. Knight, market segment manager, Fibers & Textiles Hexion Inc.

“EPI-REZ Waterborne Epoxy Dispersions”

 

Thomas Gladtke, director, Textile Sales, Applied DNA Sciences
and

Daisy Campen, Product Development, analytical engineer, Techmer PM

“CertainT for Sustainability: Providing Traceability, Transparency and Trust for Supply Chains”

 

Hitoshi Ujiie, director, Center for Excellence in Surface Imaging Jefferson, Philadelphia University/Thomas Jefferson University
“Digital Inkjet Textile Printing: Status Report 2017 and Emerging Field of Surface Imaging”

 

Alasdair Carmichael, director – Americas, PCI Wood Mackenzie
“Fibers Review”

 

To register, please click here.

 

Source: SYFA