International Filtration News

Fabric Property Development & Characterization
2020-10-13 - 2020-10-16 | The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States

Intermediate Nonwovens Training
2020-10-27 - 2020-10-30 | The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States

Hygienix™ | The Premier Event for Absorbent Hygiene & Personal Care Markets
2020-11-16 - 2020-11-19 | The Rosevelt New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, United States

Elementary Nonwovens Training
2020-12-01 - 2020-12-02 | INDA Headquarters, 100 Crescent Green Drive #115, Cary, NC, 27518, United States

Product Development & Innovation
2020-12-01 - 2020-12-03 | The Nonwovens Institute, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States

Virtual Intermediate Nonwovens Training Course
2021-03-09 - 2021-03-11 | NY
Designed for industry professionals with nonwovens experience or a technical background, this 3-day course is a bridge between INDA’s Elementary Nonwovens Training Course and the Advanced Courses of the Professional Development Series.
INDA instructors will lead the class, with select guest speakers contributing to educational content.
This educational course is aimed at making professionals and their organizations more successful by providing:

Advanced nonwovens and engineered materials knowledge
In-depth understanding of processes, technologies, chemistries, and raw materials
Expanded business options for branded and private label products
Enhanced professional and personal growth

Ideal for professionals within:

R&D
Manufacturing and engineering
Business and product development
Production
Maintenance and plant production
Quality control technicians
Technical marketing and sales
A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, textiles, or five years of relevant experience in nonwovens is recommended.

Webinar: New ASTM Performance Standard for General Public Facemasks and the Design Opportunities for Engineered Materials
2021-03-16 | NY
NEW ASTM PERFORMANCE STANDARD FOR GENERAL PUBLIC FACEMASKS AND THE DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGINEERED MATERIALS
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
When the pandemic hit and supply chains for N95 respirators and medical/surgical facemasks were cut off overnight, there was a tremendous need for supply of these PPE items. US meltblown capacity was not robust enough to meet demand. The industry needed to conserve meltblown for the healthcare sector while using other nonwoven media to provide protection to the general public. INDA worked with NIOSH (part of the CDC) and ASTM to develop a performance standard for general public facemasks that ensured comfort, fit, and some level of protection for the wearer as well as those around the wearer. This webinar will discuss the two performance levels of the new facemask standard, the test methods, and the opportunities created for facemask designers and filter media makers who want to capitalize on this new benchmark for true personal protection.
Subject Matter Experts:

Jeff Stull, President, International Personnel Protection, Inc.
Stull is President of International Personnel Protection, Inc., which has provided expertise, research, and testing on the design, evaluation, selection and use of personnel protective equipment (PPE) to end users and manufacturers since 1993. He further has been instrumental in developing and promoting PPE standards for the improvements of PPE. He was one of the two Ebola grand challenge winners to develop PPE for West Africa in 2014. Mr. Stull has been very active in specific standards related to healthcare products including ASTM standards on medical gowns, medical face masks, and barrier face coverings as well as the NFPA 1999 standard on emergency medical protective clothing and equipment.

Dave Rousse, President, INDA
Rousse became INDA’s President in late 2012 following over 15 years’ experience in nonwoven producing companies and an entire career in engineered materials since graduating from Dartmouth and its associated Engineering and Business Schools. Rousse was President, Hygiene/Medical Americas at Fiberweb in Simpsonville, SC before being promoted in 2007 to President of all of Fiberweb Americas based in Nashville. Prior to Fiberweb, Rousse was a Vice President at Monadnock Paper Mills, a manufacturer of nonwovens and specialty papers. He was also a Vice President & General Manager at FiberMark Inc., another specialty paper/nonwovens producer. Prior to that he held a series of marketing/sales leadership positions at International Paper.

1st Dornbirn-GFC Asia
2021-03-23 - 2021-03-24 | Samsung Creative Innovation Center in Daegu, Daegu, Korea, Republic of
A close partnership between the Austrian Fibers Institute and KOFOTI as well as DYETEC from Korea enables to arrange the 1st Dornbirn-GFC congress for the Asian market in 2021. Around 300 till 400 participants from the whole textile chain will be expected to join this special event.
More Information on www.dornbirngfc-asia.com

Advanced Training: Virtual Introduction to Spunbond & Meltblown Technology
2021-03-24 - 2021-03-31 | NY
An in-depth, virtual experience for nonwovens professionals
Class Dates:
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
This intensive 2-day course provides a comprehensive understanding of spunbond and meltblown processes including raw material selection, basic science knowledge, testing, and the characterization used to create end use products. Attendees will gain insight into the nonwoven fabrics industry with market forecasts and will learn the significant role these engineered materials play in industry.
The course is designed for professionals in the nonwovens business who are seeking advanced knowledge of the spunbond and meltblown processes including those involved with:

R&D
Manufacturing
Product development
Production
Maintenance and plant engineering
Technical sales and marketing
Process engineering
Quality control

This course is designed for professionals with an engineering, technical or textile degree, or a minimum of one year experience with engineered fabrics.

Webinar: Plastics Concerns and the Nonwovens Industry
2021-03-25 | NY
Thursday, March 25, 2021
The European Union has launched the Single Use Plastics Directive, which is intended to address plastic items found on beaches in Europe. This effort has resulted in a definition of “plastic” that fits within the EU’s REACH system for regulating chemicals. This definition will render viscose, a regenerated cellulose product and a key ingredient in many nonwoven products (especially wipes), as a “plastic”. In turn, viscose could be subjected to new taxes, labeling requirements, and outright bans. This webinar will review the state of play in the EU and in North America, where legislative initiatives related to plastics have been introduced in California, Canada and the US Congress. Learn about the threats this could mean to the industry, and how INDA is engaged with other plastic industry associations to inform policy makers of the unintended consequences of material-specific versus performance-based approaches.
“All businesses involved in nonwovens should know of these impending impacts on nonwoven products and the unintended consequences to their business. Jessica Franken, INDA Director of Government Relations, will review the state of play and INDA’s engagement with other plastic industry associations to address the challenges of the EU approach. Tom Carlyle of Lenzing will discuss the viscose/lyocell supply and interchangeability realities. This webinar is a must-attend for every decision maker within the nonwoven sector,” said Dave Rousse, President, INDA.
Subject Matter Experts:

Tom Carlyle, Nonwovens Commercial Manager-Americas, Lenzing AG
Carlyle is a 25-year nonwovens veteran with 16 years in various R&D, product development, sales and business development roles before joining Lenzing. He joined Lenzing in 2010 and currently holds the responsibility of Global Project Manager within their Nonwoven Business Management team. In this role, he focuses on new technology development, working mainly as a bridge between their Innovation team and the market. Prior to Lenzing, Carlyle was with Continental/General Tire for eight years. He also serves on INDA’s Technical Advisory Board, INDA’s Plastics in the Environment Committee, and also on the board of the Center for Baby & Adult Hygiene Products. Carlyle holds a Bachelors and Masters in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.

Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs, INDA
Franken has worked with the nonwovens industry for more than 20 years and is responsible for providing much needed expertise on legislative and regulatory policy affecting nonwovens as well as serving as one of the industry’s leading liaisons with public officials.
Franken is responsible for authoring the INDA Washington Alert, a monthly newsletter focused on nonwovens policy developments that is a valued member resource. She has also authored scores of articles in trade magazines, prepared countless official submissions on behalf of the industry, testified in policy hearings, and delivered numerous conference presentations on critical topics of the day. She has also engaged with officials at all levels of government on behalf of the association.
Franken has 30 years of experience in the policy world, dating all the way back to, paid internships for a former Speaker of the House and U.S. Energy Secretary, and as paid staff on Capitol Hill. Now she runs her own government affairs consulting firm—The Franken Group—and has had multiple trade groups and industry clients throughout the years. Jessica is known for her professionalism, responsiveness and accessibility and for having a knack at making complicated policy topics relatively simple and therefore easy to understand.

Dave Rousse, President, INDA
Rousse became INDA’s President in late 2012 following over 15 years’ experience in nonwoven producing companies and an entire career in engineered materials since graduating from Dartmouth and its associated Engineering and Business Schools. Rousse was President, Hygiene/Medical Americas at Fiberweb in Simpsonville, SC before being promoted in 2007 to President of all of Fiberweb Americas based in Nashville. Prior to Fiberweb, Rousse was a Vice President at Monadnock Paper Mills, a manufacturer of nonwovens and specialty papers. He was also a Vice President & General Manager at FiberMark Inc., another specialty paper/nonwovens producer. Prior to that he held a series of marketing/sales leadership positions at International Paper.

Webinar: Spunbond/Spunmelt/“Spunlace” Capacity/Demand Scenarios Prompted by the Pandemic
2021-04-06 | NY
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic and the U.S. Federal Government response to it quickly upped the North American footprint for meltblown production. Tightness now is being seen in spunbond/spunmelt and in the wipes substrate often called “spunlace.” As a result, several new capacity announcements have been made in nonwovens. INDA’s Brad Kalil has been tracking developments in these sectors and will present data from the 2020 North American Supply Report. His presentation will include an analysis and insights on developments caused by the pandemic response for wipes, medical gowns, and facemask materials. “The North American Nonwovens Supply Report provides valuable data and actionable industry information to enhance decision making, strategic planning and business investment decisions. Brad will share 2020 Report findings and his perspective on recent capacity announcements. If you’re involved in nonwovens and engineered materials, you’ll find value in this webinar” said Dave Rousse, President, INDA.
Subject Matter Experts:

Brad Kalil, Director of Market Intelligence and Economic Insights, INDA
Kalil joined INDA in April of 2013. He is responsible for providing industry thought leadership through the gathering, analysis and dissemination of market information and industry reports for INDA. He is the author or co-author of INDA’s biennial Industry Outlook reports on North America and the Global Nonwovens Industry, in addition to authoring the annual North American Nonwovens Supply Report and quarterly Market Pulse. He has a long history in research and market analysis advising the world’s best-known consumer packaged goods companies. He has had a number of market research and market analysis roles through the last 27 years. His career also includes work with RISI and he spent seven years with Weyerhaeuser in the corporate Market and Economics Research group and as the Business Intelligence Manager for the Cellulose Fibers Business.

Dave Rousse, President, INDA
Rousse became INDA’s President in late 2012 following over 15 years’ experience in nonwoven producing companies and an entire career in engineered materials since graduating from Dartmouth and its associated Engineering and Business Schools. Rousse was President, Hygiene/Medical Americas at Fiberweb in Simpsonville, SC before being promoted in 2007 to President of all of Fiberweb Americas based in Nashville. Prior to Fiberweb, Rousse was a Vice President at Monadnock Paper Mills, a manufacturer of nonwovens and specialty papers. He was also a Vice President & General Manager at FiberMark Inc., another specialty paper/nonwovens producer. Prior to that he held a series of marketing/sales leadership positions at International Paper.

Virtual Elementary Nonwovens Training Course
2021-04-13 - 2021-04-14 | NY
Gain the edge in nonwovens and engineered materials: learn the basics in nonwoven manufacturing and process knowledge.
With a focus toward professionals who are new to nonwovens, this 1.5-day course provides a platform for industry newcomers to recognize and appreciate the diversity of nonwovens and engineered materials. Participants learn the basics about nonwovens in simple, clear, concise language. The course reviews the basic nomenclature, production processes, fabric attributes, market uses and trends to understand products made with nonwovens and engineered materials and their marketplace.
Led by an industry and nonwoven expert, the Elementary Nonwovens Training Course uses personal instruction, visual aids, industry samples, and plant production videos to teach the essentials. The course includes fiber information, production methods, nonwoven attributes and comparisons, the value of finishes, world trends, and outlooks.
Gain the versatile and flexible business training to improve:

Engineered materials knowledge
Career opportunities
Organizational development
Industry connections

Designed for professionals new to the nonwovens industry including:

Administrative
Business development
Division management
Executives
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Legal
Marketing and sales
Purchase and supply chain

Manufacturing Processes and Techniques covered include:
Fiber to Fabric

Airlaid
Carded
Wet laid

Polymer to Fabric

Meltblown
Spunbond

Bonding

Chemical
Hydroentangled
Needlepunched
Thermal

FiltCon 2021
2021-04-19 - 2021-04-21 | NY
Due to ongoing concerns surrounding COVID-19, as well as continued travel restrictions around the world, AFS Leadership has made the decision to shift AFS FiltCon 2021 to a fully virtual Conference & Expo. The health and safety of AFS conference attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and staff is of utmost importance to AFS.
FiltCon 2021 will consist of two concurrent tracks, taking place over three days, April 19 – 21, 2021. The virtual setting allows for conference attendees to participate in a total of 36 technical presentations, as all sessions will be available to conference registrants on-demand for two weeks after the live broadcast of presentations. Make plans to join us for these extra opportunities for education and technical content.

JEC World
2021-06-01 - 2021-06-03 | Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Paris, France
JEC World is the only global trade show dedicated to composite materials and applications. Taking place in Paris, JEC World is the industry’s leading annual event, hosting all the major players in a spirit of innovation, business and networking.

Filter Media Training Course
2021-06-22 - 2021-06-23 | INDA Headquarters, 100 Crescent Green Drive #115, Cary, NC, 27518, United States
An intensive course designed for professionals wanting to learn more about the development, testing and application of nonwovens in filtration.
Only 40 participants are being accepted into this career-changing course.
Participants will learn about:

The physics of filtration
How nonwoven media are designed and used in air and liquid filtration
Expanding nanofiber technological achievements and applications
Latest trends in air and liquid filter media technologies
Critical unmet needs for nonwovens used as filter media
Testing standards for air and liquid filtration

This course is ideal for:

Research and development professionals
Product development engineers
Marketing and product managers
Technical sales professionals
Technical support professionals
Testing and quality control professionals
General managers

Intermediate Nonwovens Training Course
2021-07-27 - 2021-07-30 | INDA Headquarters, 100 Crescent Green Drive #115, Cary, NC, 27518, United States
Dive deeper into the world of nonwovens.
Designed for industry professionals with nonwovens experience or a technical background, this 3-day course is a bridge between INDA’s Elementary Nonwovens Training Course and the Advanced Courses of the Professional Development Series.
INDA instructors will lead the class, with select guest speakers contributing to educational content.
This educational course is aimed at making professionals and their organizations more successful by providing:

Advanced nonwovens and engineered materials knowledge
In-depth understanding of processes, technologies, chemistries, and raw materials
Expanded business options for branded and private label products
Enhanced professional and personal growth

Ideal for professionals within:

R&D
Manufacturing and engineering
Business and product development
Production
Maintenance and plant production
Quality control technicians
Technical marketing and sales
A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, textiles, or five years of relevant experience in nonwovens is recommended.

Techtextil North America
2021-08-23 - 2021-08-25 | Raleigh, Raleigh, NC, United States
North America’s only dedicated show for technical textiles and nonwovens.

Techtextil North America assembles all vertical aspects of the technical textile industry: from research and development, through raw materials and production processes and finally ending in conversion, further treatment, and recycling.

Elementary Nonwovens Training Course
2021-09-14 - 2021-09-15 | INDA Headquarters, 100 Crescent Green Drive #115, Cary, NC, 27518, United States

Dornbirn-GFC
2021-09-15 - 2021-09-17 | Kulturhaus Dornbirn, Dornbirn, Austria
The Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress will network visitors online with 80 lectures and 25 exhibitors from the fiber industry. The program will be held from September 11 – 13, 2021, presenting sessions on the following topics: Fiber Innovation, Circular Economy, Sustainability, Surface Modification, Apparel and Machinery. The program and speaker lineup can be downloaded, here.

Virtual RISE™ (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics Conference)
2021-09-28 - 2021-09-29 | NY
NEW MARKET DEMANDS. PANDEMIC. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. SUSTAINABILITY. FOR THREE DAYS, OUR INDUSTRY WILL RISE TOGETHER TO FIGHT CHALLENGE WITH INNOVATION.
We must innovate our way into the future and RISE® is where that will happen. Through openness and collaboration, we will learn from each other, setting the foundation for the launch of breakthroughs. Source new ideas. Scout new technologies. Discover new markets. Effectuate innovative ideas across the spectrum of engineered materials from science-based knowledge leaders. The future starts here.
This is a virtual conference.

WEFTEC - Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference
2021-10-16 - 2021-10-20 | McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, United States
WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference, is largest conference of its kind in North America and offers water quality professionals from around the world with the best water quality education and training available today.

WEFTEC – where the water community comes to connect

No matter the obstacles, through changes and challenges, water professionals keep going, learning, and doing what’s necessary to provide safe, clean water. That’s the strength of our community, and it’s time to come together again to celebrate what makes our sector great.
At WEFTEC, the full breadth of the water sector comes together, in one place, for you to explore, learn, network, grow professionally, and strengthen your connection to the water community.
Conference 10-16-2021
Exhibition 10-18-2021
WEFTEC 2021
94th Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference

INTERPHEX
2021-10-19 - 2021-10-21 | Javits Center, 655 W. 34th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
INTERPHEX 2021 – October 19 – 21, 2021 | | Javits Center, NYC
INTERPHEX is THE event for pharma, bio, device development and manufacturing. Source, network, discover, accelerate to market and learn from expert-led technical content. Learn more about attending or apply to exhibit now.

INDEX 20
2021-10-19 - 2021-10-22 | Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland
Since the beginning of the global pandemic, the desire to provide the nonwovens community with an outstanding industry showcase, whilst ensuring the best possible health protection and safety to a broad international audience, has been of paramount concern to the INDEX™ Organisers.
Due to on-going travel restrictions and unforeseen delays in vaccination programmes, the Organisers are forced to recognise that the lifting of the Swiss federal governmental restrictions regarding sizeable gatherings of people and a consequent return to normal business, may take a little longer than anticipated.
To ensure that INDEX™20 has every opportunity of taking place this year, the INDEX™20 Organisers, PALEXPO and EDANA, have decided to adopt two important measures, designed to guarantee the widest possible visibility and participation to all.
The first is to announce that INDEX™20 is postponed until 19 – 22 October 2021.
As a major international event in the nonwovens calendar, the Organisers feel they must take advantage of every possibility of maximising visitor attendance and ROI for exhibitors.
Delaying the event for an additional 6 weeks, will increase the opportunities for a broader range of participants to attend INDEX™20 in person. Naturally, the strictest health protocols will be applied and rigorously observed at the event, to ensure the best conditions are in place to conduct business safely.
The second initiative is to introduce a comprehensive virtual platform for INDEX™20. This exciting digital tool will enable the over 14,000 exhibitors and visitors to interact directly if they so wish, extend the event’s reach both in terms of geography and applications, and provide live and on-demand product content and information. A data-driven matchmaking facility will assist participants in contacting and networking with like-minded attendees in their particular sector.
PALEXPO and EDANA remain available for any further information that may be required and thank you for your continued support.

AMSIC-3 - Membrane and Filtration Technologies for Sustainable Development
2021-11-02 - 2021-11-05 | Museum of Black Civilizations, Dakar, Senegal
AMSIC-3 congress is the premier international venue on the African continent that will simultaneously address key advances in membrane, filtration and sustainable energy technologies. It will be held in Dakar, capital city of Senegal, from November 2 to 5, 2021.
The rich venue will include a technical conference, a commercial exhibition, some panel sessions and several tutorials.
AMSIC and its partners will also share their plan to help training skilled technicians across the African continent. The Western Africa sub region will roll out its Apprenticeship Training Programs for high-school-level Technicians focusing on manufacturing competencies relevant to local industries involved in membrane and filtration systems, water, HVAC ventilation, mineral extraction, and waste management technologies.
AMSIC-3 organizers strive to encourage scientific and technological innovation that will facilitate access to clean water, improved sanitation, better air quality and improved human health in Africa and other regions of the world. The fast-growing demographics and change of ecological landscape facing Africa are bringing to the forefront issues of youth employment and erratic urban center development.

Membrane Desalination 2021
2021-11-14 - 2021-11-17 | NY
Membrane Desalination 2021 (MEMDES2021)
5th International Conference on Desalination using Membrane Technology
ONLINE: Live and On-demand | 14-17 November 2021 China Time
Conference to be held online 14-17 November 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create so much uncertainty, we have made the decision to hold Membrane Desalination 2021 online.
Join us for a live programme featuring our expert invited speakers, and the same high-quality of peer-reviewed contributed talks and posters addressing all the key topics scheduled for our in-person meeting.
Register now to participate in an interactive conference experience:

live-stream presentations and take part in discussion through live chat and Q&A
review the posters, watch the poster pitches and schedule 1:1 meetings with the authors during the live event
enjoy 6 months on-demand post event access to recorded sessions*.

This event is organized by Elsevier in association with Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, ShanghaiTech University and University of Technology Sydney.

AHR Expo 2022
2022-01-31 - 2022-02-02 | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Meet the companies, engineers, and innovators who are inventing the future of HVACR. Manufacturers and suppliers from around the world will unveil the latest additions to their product line-ups, demonstrate what is new and innovative about the technologies, provide technical support, and answer questions.

FILTECH
2022-03-08 - 2022-03-10 | KoelnMesse, KoelnMesse Halls 7+8, Entrance North / Messeplatz 1, Cologne, 50679, Germany
FILTECH delivers solutions for current & future challenges. At FILTECH innovative solutions and new technologies for most ongoing problems are presented. This dynamic industry is of further growing importance and turning into a key industry worldwide. At the FILTECH Show you find targeted solutions for all filtration tasks – no matter what industry you are in.

Filter Media Training Course
2022-03-28 - 2022-03-29 | Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida

IDEA® | The World’s Preeminent Event for Nonwovens & Engineered Fabrics
2022-03-28 - 2022-03-31 | Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida
Bring your beach towel, your sunscreen and your imagination, as our industry gathers for THE preeminent event for nonwovens and engineered fabrics! IDEA22 will bring together thousands of industry peers, world-class speakers, hundreds of exhibitors and an unlimited amount of amazing ideas. Make plans now to attend!
This event will co-locate with FiltXPO, held March 29-31, 2022. IDEA and FiltXPO will be held as two distinct events in the same building, at the same time.

Filter Media Training Course
2022-03-28 09:00 - 2022-03-29 18:00 (America/New_York) | Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida
The 1.5-day ultimate overview of existing and emerging nonwoven technologies for filtration.
An intensive course designed for professionals wanting to learn more about the development, testing and application of nonwovens in filtration.
Only 40 participants are being accepted into this career-changing course A comprehensive guide of instruction and reference material is provided to each attendee.
