North America’s Premier Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Trade Fair Set for Spring 2008

The fifth edition of Techtextil North America (TTNA), North America’s premier trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, will be held April 1-3, 2008, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA.

TTNA is the only trade show that 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.

“Techtextil North America is dedicated to bringing together the highest quality exhibitors and symposium sessions,” said Show Manager, Stephanie Everett. “The 2008 event will again focus on the high performance areas of technical textiles and attract an elite collection of researchers, manufacturers and product specifiers.”

More than 300 prominent exhibitors are expected to showcase their cutting-edge products and technologies to the most qualified industry audience in North America. In addition to leading American companies, TTNA will welcome several National Pavilions – including groups from Canada, Germany, Italy, Portugal, China and other countries, featuring high-end technical textiles and nonwovens.

With 13 sessions and more than 65 presentations, the Techtextil-Symposium North America (TTSNA) 2008 features a robust program highlighted by Glen Raven Inc.’s President, Alan E. Gant, Jr.’s keynote address covering his company’s success in the global economy by focusing on specialty fabrics that require high-tech equipment and technical expertise. TTSNA continues to be the industry's leader in presenting the best education forum for high-level technical textiles and nonwovens. Renowned international specialists and leading industry consultants will detail the latest technology and market trends across a broad range of topics and a variety of formats.

For the more information, visit www.techtextilNA.com.

Press Contact:
Stephanie Everett
Messe Frankfurt, Inc.
770-984-8016 ext 424
stephanie.everett@usa.messefrankfurt.com

For more Techtextil-Symposium North America information contact:
Industrial Textile Associates
Bill Smith
Symposium Director
Tel: 864-292-8121
Fax: 864-292-5333
E-mail: billsmith@intexa.com

Other upcoming Techtextil events worldwide:
- Techtextil Russia (27 - 29 May 2008), Moscow, Russia
- Cinte Techtextil China (20 - 22 October 2008), Shanghai, China
- Techtextil (16 - 18 June 2009), Frankfurt, Germany
- Avantex (16 - 18 June 2009), Frankfurt, Germany
- Techtextil India (October 2009), Mumbai, India