In addition to a trade show exposition, IDEA10 will feature conference sessions each morning from 9-10:30 a.m. Each day will cover different market trends and data. Tomorrow’s session will cover Europe & Asia and feature presentations from Jacques Prigneaux of EDANA, the European Disposable and Nonwovens Association, and Asia, from industry consultant Peter Bohlander.
Mr. Prigneaux leads EDANA’s business information services and provides industry analyses to the European nonwovens community. A fiber and textile economist by training, Mr. Prigneaux has tracked the nonwovens industry for 12 years. His projects have taken him to many different marketing and research arenas, resulting in reliable forecasts used by both consumers and manufacturers.
Mr. Bohlander has worked with Asian-based nonwoven firms for 25 years. He is fluent in Chinese and knows the market dynamics and the different challenges they pose. His presentation will provide some vital market information and address issues specific to the engineered fabrics industry in Asia.