Better results in 2011

The Industrial Fabrics Association International has released its "Market Watch: Geosynthetics Market Snapshot" for 2011.

The report's chief focus is on the U.S. geosynthetics marketplace, particularly as it relates to market size and growth, predominate materials/polymers; applications used in the U.S. market, trends, opportunities, threats, and market outlook.

IFAI Market Research Manager Jeff Rasmussen created this report to give businesses the essential data they need to make informed decisions. The IFAI report data was derived from a 2010 IFAI survey of its U.S./Canadian geosynthetics member suppliers and distributors. Secondary research also supplemented the results presented in this snapshot.

Rasmussen described some of the snapshot's insights: "For 2010, 56 percent of geosynthetic suppliers/distributors surveyed reported they would achieve favorable sales; and only 18 percent reported they would incur unfavorable sales in 2010--much improved over a down market in 2009."The survey showed that 2009 was a difficult and trying time for geosynthetic suppliers/distributors

However, 2010 improved moderately in terms of sales and general business conditions.Said Rasmussen, "Overall, geosynthetic suppliers/distributors are optimistic that 2011 will yield better results for their geosynthetic business in terms of increased sales and an overall improvement in general business conditions."

WORLD TEXTILE CONFERRENCE BY TAI

Central Office is organizing a global level conference, for the first time in India, on a much larger scale and in a much broader format than our regular annual conference; World Textile Conference, it’s to be held in Mumbai on May 6 to May 7, 2011 at Intercontinental, The Lalit, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai.

The theme of this conference is “Vision 2020: Emerging New Opportunities Worldwide and Challenging Business Strategies.”The aim of the conference is to provide an interactive opportunity, and to create a very positive atmosphere where the entire textile fraternity can benefit by discussing, meeting and knowing each other and enhance our cumulative strength.

The conference is expected to be the largest convergence of cohesive forces and intends to bring together all textile industry stakeholders like mill owners, corporate houses, trade associations, export councils, policy makers and industry leaders, CEOs, and senior professionals from the national and international industry and discuss large opportunities face to face.

The two-day conference will have eminent speakers, panelists and moderators including international experts to share their vision before an august audience of over 500 delegates.

Techtextil North America

Clarino America will exhibit in Booth 1401 at the upcoming Techtextil North America trade event from 15 to 17 March 2011 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.Clarino man-made leather and suede has long been utilized in various applications ranging from apparel, home furnishings, automotive, marine, industrial and sporting goods.

Clarino has built a strong reputation for quality and functionality with customers from this spectrum of industries.New for 2011 is the "Tirrenina" branded material. It is particularly well suited for industrial applications, such as liquid and air filtration.

There are also uses for conveyor belts, polishing, and wringer rolls. Tirrenina substrates that are suitable for industrial applications will be on display at Techtextil 2011 and staff will be on hand to meet with customers and to explore new opportunities.

CLARINO, a division of Kuraray Co., Ltd. is a global leader in the manufacture of non-woven microfiber material, and continues to be the leading innovator in the production of synthetic leather.

CLARINO materials have a wide variety of applications that include athletic and casual footwear, apparel, sports balls and gloves, furniture, and automotive interiors.