ATLANTA — April 24, 2012 — The Nonwovens Engineers and Technologists Division (NET) of TAPPI will
co-locate its annual Innovative Nonwovens Conference (NETInc) next year with PaperCon 2013, April
28 – May 1, 2013 in Atlanta. The NETInc technical conference is a unique event developed by
engineers and technologists to cover the latest market and technical developments and innovations
in the global nonwovens industry.
“Co-location of the NETInc Conference at PaperCon 2013, the pulp and paper industry’s largest
event and most comprehensive technical conference, will provide attendees an expanded range of
options to network and learn the latest cutting edge technical content,” notes TAPPI President and
CEO Larry N. Montague. “The nonwovens industry is a dynamic, rapidly growing segment of our
industry that encompasses a wide range of raw materials, applications and market segments and it
employs some of the most innovative technology in the industry. We’re excited about the synergy
provided by having these two industry leading events located in one venue.”
NETInc offers peer reviewed papers, expert speakers, and exclusive networking opportunities.
A comprehensive technical program covers a wide range of products, innovative technologies and
topics including market trends, raw materials, fibers and processing used in an array of
applications including absorbent products, medical applications, building science and many others.
TAPPI’s NET Division covers the global nonwovens business and includes members and nonwovens
experts from diverse markets and disciplines. It covers materials, equipment, and processes for the
manufacture and use of nonwovens. The division’s technical committees sponsor courses, conference
sessions, roundtables, and TAPPI PRESS products as well as offer networking and problem-solving
opportunities.
Posted on April 30, 2012
Source: TAPPI
