ATMI EstablishesBed And Bath DivisionThe Washington-based American Textile Manufacturers Institute
(ATMI) is establishing a BedandBath Division to enable US manufacturers in that sector to address
regulatory matters, standards and other pertinent issues. ATMI members and staff will work with
federal, state and international regulatory agencies to provide input on pending policy issues.ATMI
President Parks D. Shackelford noted pending California and federal regulations that would affect
the production of comforters and other bed products. This could greatly increase our cost of
business and the economic burden on [US consumers], he said.
December 2002
