Highlighting the conference was the recognition by INDA, the Association of the Nonwovens Industry, of Jim Hanson, principal and director of Marketing Technology Service, Inc. with its prestigious INDA Lifetime Service Award.
“INDA is pleased and proud to represent the industry in recognizing Jim Hanson’s long and notable record of service to the absorbent products segment of the nonwovens industry,” said Dave Rousse, INDA president. “He has consistently demonstrated his best, both personally and professionally to advance the interests of the nonwovens industry. Jim’s pioneering studies and deep knowledge of product design, performance needs and market potentials for the consumer and institutional incontinence markets; also his publishing business and INSIGHT Conference achievements have been an important building block of the industry.
INSIGHT, organized for the last time in 2014 by Marketing Technology Service, Inc. was acquired by INDA in May and will be combined with its VISION Consumer Products Conference in 2015. Synergies of the combined conferences are expected to deliver greater value through more focused content and venues for deeper connections throughout the industry.
The 2015 INSIGHT + VISION Conference will take place St. Petersburg, Florida, Oct. 26-29 and continue its dedication to the absorbent products and personal care markets. For information on INSIGHT 2014 Conference presentations click here.
Posted November 4, 2014
CARY, N.C. – For industry professionals in absorbent products and personal care markets, the INSIGHT2014 International Conference held October 19-23 in Indianapolis, Ind., provided strong content and excellent industry marketing and intellectual exchange opportunities.
With a four-year record attendance of 360 delegates, the 36th annual INSIGHT program featured industry presentations spanning the absorbent product and personal care supply chain. Presentations included: new product approaches, testing methods, patent issues, segment growth and trends, research & development advances, and sustainability amid multiple receptions, tabletop displays and networking breaks to increase professional connections.
Attendees from across the nonwoven fabric and absorbent products industry heard insights on success driven by some of the leading industry companies such as:
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BASF Corp.
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CAMPEN Machinery A/S
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Cellulose Converting Solutions, SpA
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Dow Chemcial
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ExxonMobil Chemical Company
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Glatfelter Falkenhagen GmbH
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Herrmann Ultrasonics
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Jacob Holm Industries
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Kelheim Fibrew, GmbH
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Kimberly-Clark Corp.
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Lenzing AG
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SCA America
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Tredegar Film Products
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Texsus SpA
Lifetime Achievement Award
Absorbent products industry attendees gain ‘Insights’ at conference
Jim Hanson (R), principal and director of Marketing Technology Service, Inc., accepts INDA's Lifetime Achievement Award from INDA President Dave Rousse.