The World`s Premier Nonwoven Consumer Products Conference
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The World`s Premier Nonwoven Consumer Products Conference
January 23-26, 2012 • Hotel InterContinental, New Orleans, Louisiana The World’s Premier Nonwoven Consumer Products Conference Personal Hygiene and Household Products Program-at-a-Glance Monday, January 23 INDA Kick-Off Reception at Pat O’Brien’s 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tuesday, January 24 9:30 am – 6:00 pm 10:00 am – 10:30 am 10:30 am – 5:00 pm 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm 2:45 pm – 3:15 pm 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm Registration Coffee & Networking Conference Speed Networking Luncheon Coffee & Networking Coffee & Networking Reception & Table-top Event INDA Hospitality Suite Wednesday, January 25 2012 Visionary Award _________________________ Registration Coffee & Networking Coffee & Networking Conference Visionary Award Presentations Networking Luncheon & Table-top Event Coffee & Networking Coffee & Networking Reception & Table-top Event INDA Hospitality Suite 8:30 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 3:15 pm 5:00 pm 9:30 pm – 6:00 pm – 9:00 am – 11:00 am – 5:00 pm – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm – 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Thursday, January 26 Registration Networking Breakfast Conference Visionary Award Presentation VISION Rewards Second Harvest (optional) Attendees will choose the recipient of the 11th annual Visionary Award. All VISION attendees are eligible to vote for their favorite product. The Visionary Award recognizes and rewards companies who use nonwoven technology in their manufacturing process. 2012 Finalists: 1. BandZorb® Disposable Headwear Liners, BandZorb LLC 2 IntelliDentTM Toothbrush Holder, E4 Technologies 3 O’Cedar® ProMistTM Disposable Floor Cleaning Pad, Tietex International 4. Stomp ‘N Go® Stain Lifting Pad, Bissell Homecare 2 9:00 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 12:30 pm – – – – – – 11:30 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 11:00 am 4:30 pm The Industry’s Premier Consumer Products Nonwovens Event January 23-26, 2012 • Hotel InterContinental, New Orleans, Louisiana The World’s Premier Nonwoven Consumer Products Conference VISION is celebrating its 11th year and we want you to join us. We will be kicking off this outstanding event with an INDA Reception (Monday, January 23rd, 7:30 pm) at the famous Pat O’Brien’s and you’re invited. It will be food, drinks and fun in a casual atmosphere in the gorgeous French Quarter. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to start networking with your fellow attendees. VISION is more than just diapers, feminine hygiene, adult incontinence and training pants . . . it’s home air filters, facial products, dryer sheets, cleaning products, packaging . . . you name it and VISION has it. Between the outstanding conference sessions, the networking opportunities and the great food, you won’t want to miss it. There is a world of opportunity here at VISION. Networking Opportunities VISION delivers relevant information to help determine the directions and strategies your company should take to stay on top. From economic outlooks to predictions for the future, trends in retail, health care, global aging, technology, marketing and sustainability . . . you will find it all here at VISION. VISION is renowned for its networking opportunities. The Kick-Off Reception Monday night, the Speed Networking Luncheon, the Table-Top Displays, Receptions, Luncheon and the Coffee Breaks are all geared to give you the best experience and make the most of your time at VISION. VISION is a smart choice for you and your business. Register today. 3 Conference Monday, January 23 Tuesday, January 24 INDA Cocktail Reception Coffee & Networking 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Pat O’Brien’s – Briar’s Suite (2nd floor), 624 Bourbon Street Industry News Join the INDA staff in the kick off to VISION 2012 at Pat O’Brien’s Briar’s Suite located in the French Quarter. Mingle with other attendees at an open bar and over heavy hors d’oeuvres, relax with your favorite clients listening to live music and sample Pat O’Brien’s world famous specialty drink – the Hurricane. Be sure to check the RSVP box on the registration form. 10:00 am – 10:30 am 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Welcome & Industry Statistics Rory Holmes, President, INDA An analysis of the industry’s highlights of 2011 and a look at what challenges lie ahead for the coming year. Top Five Retail Trends for 2012: An Economic Overview from the National Retail Federation Daniel Butler, VP-Merchandising & Retail Operations, National Retail Federation (NRF) Dan Butler is a veteran of the retail world with 26 years’ experience in retail management, human resources, merchandising, operations and sustainability. Learn about the dramatic shifts in consumer shopping behavior that are impacting the direction retailers need to take to exceed expectations of today’s customer. From mobile technology to sustainability, the retail environment is evolving faster than ever before and has forced retailers to re-prioritize strategies and where they invest their resources. Speed Networking Luncheon 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Business networking in 3-minute intervals Speed up your business network. Meet and connect with your industry colleagues face-to-face in 3-minute intervals. Develop new business, strengthen relationships and learn from your peers. Boost your number of contacts over lunch and get the most out of the conference. Coffee & Networking 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm 4 The Global Economic Outlook & Macro Trends 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Slow Growth Is Better Than No Growth at All Jim Smith, Chief Economist, Parsec Financial Management, Inc. James F. Smith is on the forecast panels of The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Bloomberg News and Business Week. As a forecaster, he has been named "best forecaster" by The Wall Street Journal three times. In his highly entertaining way, Mr. Smith will debunk the negative media coverage on the global economy’s prospects and reveal the brighter side of the global economic outlook. Coffee & Networking 2:45 pm – 3:15 pm Health Care Reform: What to Expect in the Days Ahead Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs, INDA While opponents are working feverishly in the courts and on Capitol Hill to roll back 2010’s far-reaching health care reform laws, key provisions impacting businesses are set to go into effect in the next few years. Lean more about how some of these changes stand to affect the industry and your business in the near future. How Global Aging Will Reshape the Economy of the 21st Century Richard Jackson, Director & Senior Fellow-Global Aging Initiative, Center for Strategic & International Studies Richard Jackson, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and director of the Global Aging Initiative, will explore the economic, business, and financial market implications of the coming global age wave, which promises to affect everything from fiscal balances and economic growth rates to market structure and business psychology. The New AARP - Active Adults Requiring Protection Jan O’Regan, Director, Strategic Initiatives, Cotton Incorporated The growing market of adult consumers are seeking discreet, high performing products to support their active lifestyles. New market research into this growth market takes a look at how the market is evolving and how well today’s products are performing from the users’ perspective. Insight and ideas for new product development will be shared. 5 Reception & Table-top Event 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm The VISION reception and table-top event is always well attended by the entire consumer product value chain. Having a table-top display allows com panies the opportunity to showcase products and services as well as additional networking with potential clients. Don't miss it! To reserve your table-top display, contact Tracey Bailey, tbailey@inda.org, (919) 233-1210 ext. 129. INDA Hospitality Suite 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm Enjoy a glass of wine, some card games and light conversation in an informal atmosphere before calling it a day. Wednesday, January 25 Coffee & Networking 8:30 am – 9:00 am Marketplace Innovation 9:00 am – 10:30 am Incontinence Products: A Paradox of Choice Tom Wilson, Co-Founder, The CareGiver Partnership Baby boomers have never been satisfied with what their parents, the “Greatest Generation” settled for. The same is true for incontinence products. The disposable incontinence category wasn’t introduced until the late 1970s. It continues to boom today fueled by 10,000 new boomers turning 65 every day. The future is bright for those that listen to caregivers and their loved ones on a regular basis, properly interpret what they are hearing and then acting aggressively to be first in the market. Disposable Diaper Market Update Carlos Richer, Principal, Richer Investment Let’s take a global look at the diaper world; where is it growing, where is it shrinking, what is going to be the expected volume of diapers in 10 years from now in 75 countries of the world's largest diaper consumers. A look at state-of-theart diaper technology by region and the local trends for the near future. Philanthropy Programs: Building Positive Bridges Jessica Franken, Director of Government Affairs, INDA At the same time that many are again tightening their belts, forward-thinking companies and industries are seeing the myriad benefits of business philanthropy programs – in terms of enhanced reputation and building positive bridges to communities, customers and the broader public – and are investing their people, time and money in order to give back. Hear more about INDA’s efforts to craft a groundbreaking initiative that aims to harness the collective resources of the nonwovens industry to help those in need. Coffee & Networking 10:30 am – 11:00 am Visionary Award Presentations 11:00 am – 12:00 pm The Visionary Award was created to honor the most innovative use of nonwoven fabrics used in a consumer product. Vote for your favorite product at the end of the presentations. The nominees are: 1. BandZorb® Disposable Headwear Liners, BandZorb LLC 2. IntelliDentTM Toothbrush Holder, E4 Technologies 3. O’Cedar® ProMistTM Disposable Floor Cleaning Pad, Tietex International 4. Stomp ‘N Go® Stain Lifting Pad, Bissell Homecare Luncheon & Table-top Event 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm New this year! Attendees asked for more networking opportunities, so the table-top event has been expanded to include a luncheon. 6 Have some lunch and then to talk to the suppliers you missed Tuesday night. Don’t worry if you can’t see everyone during lunch because you have one more opportunity this evening. raw materials. The session promises to conclude with a lively Q&A panel discussion. Panelists: Jason Manders, Product Application Leader, P.E., Paper Converting Machine Company Alessandro D'Andrea, Marketing Manager, Fameccanica Data S.p.A. Coffee & Networking 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Technology, Marketing & Sustainability Trends Hidenori Tanaka, President, Zuiko, Inc. 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Marketing Strategies for Mature Consumers George Moschis, Ph.D., Alfred Bernhardt Research Professor & Director of the Center for Mature Consumer Studies, Georgia State University This presentation will help marketers better understand the needs of older consumers, so that they may design effective strategies to appeal to them. Topics covered include: needs of aging customers, market segmentation, product design, and promotion strategies likely to appeal to mature consumers. Generational differences in strategies are also covered to help practitioners better prepare for the aging baby boomers. The Primacy of Positioning Timothy Greiner, CEO, Pure Strategies Mr. Greiner is an expert in building environmental and social integrity into products, brands and businesses. He will discuss the latest trends in business sustainability and the needs of your customers and your customer's customers that affect your company's strategy. Also, learn what key initiatives every company in the supply chain should have to meet the future customer expectations in this area. Coffee & Networking 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Advanced Converting Technology Panel Discussion 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm Leading converting equipment manufacturers from Asia, Europe and North America will each highlight their technology advancements enabling cost efficient production of evolving product designs that take advantage of today and tomorrow's highly sophisticated 7 Reception & Table-top Event 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm INDA Hospitality Suite 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm Thursday, January 26 Networking Breakfast 8:30 am – 9:30 am Raw Materials: Present & Future 9:00 am – 10:30 am Biopolymer Technology Trends & Forecast Edward Glatzer, Director of Commercial Development, IHS/CMAI Current biopolymer trends will be shared along with industry drivers and disrupters. Recent analysis of market leaders, capacity, end-use applications and markets for biopolymers will also be discussed. Building upon Green-PE, Introducing Bio-based Polypropylene Mark Mendelson, Marketing Portfolio Director, Braskem America, Inc. Braskem is investing in bio-based polypropylene technology and expects to bring the world’s first commercial supply to the industry in 2013. Braskem’s Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with the principles of sustainable development and the “I’m green” program to substantiate green claims in support of brand-owners will be explained. The Future of Superabsorbents Patricia Brown, Technical Service Representative, BASF The hygiene market is always moving requiring suppliers to be one step ahead of the trends. Advancing superabsorbents’ developments are playing a major role supporting new and complex technologies required to create thinner, lighter and better performing hygiene products. Learn about the evolving properties of SAP impact product design and the bottom line. Visionary Award Presentation 10:30 am – 10:45 am The winner of the 2012 Visionary Award will be announced. Join us in congratulating the lucky recipient! VISION Rewards 10:45 am – 11:00 am Find out if you won a Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1! You can’t win if you’re not present, so make sure to be there. Or get lucky and win a dozen golf balls courtesy of Fulflex. Second Harvest Volunteer Opportunity INDA would like to pay tribute to our gracious host city by inviting VISION attendees to join the INDA staff for an afternoon of community service. INDA will provide transportation to Second Harvest, a regional food bank, to sort, box and repackage donated food to be directed to hungry families throughout New Orleans. This charitable effort will be held on January 26th from 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm. Nearly 42,000 people access food services each week through Second Harvest making every set of hands a blessing. Afterwards, be INDA’s guest as we treat all Second Harvest volunteers to dinner and an evening of jazz. If you are interested in volunteering, check the box on the registration form. 8 Network with These Companies* Absorbent Technologies Advanced Cleaning Technologies, LLC Aeroglide Corporation Ahlstrom Nonwovens LLC Amantea Nonwovens LLC Americhem Andritz Kusters, Inc. Asahi Kasei Spandex America, Inc. Associated Hygienic Products LLC AstenJohnson Specialty Fabrics Athea Laboratories Attends Healthcare Products Auburn University Barnhardt Manufacturing Co. BASF Corporation T.J. Beall Company, Inc. Beiersdorf AG Biax-Fiberfilm Corporation Birla Cellulose/Multifibres and Yarns (USA) Inc. Boomer Magazine Bostik, Inc. Braskem PP Americas Buckeye Buhler Aeroglide Corporation Celanese Emulsions Polymers Chapas & Associates Circle LLC Clopay Plastic Products Co. Clorox Services Company CMAI Consolidated Fibers, Inc. Continuum Converting Influence LLC Conwed Global Netting Solutions Cotton Incorporated Croda Inc. Daio Paper USA, Inc. DAK Americas LLC DelStar Technologies, Inc. Dexco Dial Corporation Dow Chemical Co. DuPont Nonwovens Dynasol Elastomers Eastman Chemical Company EDANA Elsner Engineering Works, Inc. Erhardt + Leimer Inc. Evonik Goldschmidt Corporation Evonik Stockhausen, Inc ExxonMobil Chemical Company Fameccanica.Data S.P.A. Fiber Innovation Technology Fiber Division FiberVisions Fiberweb First Quality Nonwovens Inc. First Quality Products, Inc. First Quality Retail Services Fi-Tech Inc. FitesaFiberweb Forrester Research, Inc. Fulflex Inc. H.B. Fuller Georgia-Pacific Ginni Filaments Limited Glatfelter Global Packaging Global Safety First, LLC GoJo Industries, Inc. Goulston Technologies, Inc. HDK Industries Inc. Henkel Herrmann Ultrasonics Hogan Consulting/Omni Tech The Hollingsworth Companies Jacob Holm Industries (America) Huntsman IMERYS Performance Minerals INVISTA Joan Izzo Communications, LLC Curt G. Joa, Inc. S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. JX Nippon ANCI, Inc. Kilop USA Kimberly-Clark Corporation Kleen Test Products Corp. Kraton Polymers, LLC Law Offices of Joanne E. Mattiace Leaders Products Group Leigh Fibers Inc. Lenzing AG Lenzing Fibers Inc. Livedo USA Lucid Marketing Phillip Mango Consulting Marketing Technology Service Inc. Martex Fiber Southern Corp. Martin Automatic, Inc. Matador Converters Co. Ltd. Materials Sourcing & Sales 3M Company Multi-Pack Inc. National Association for Continence National Wiper Alliance Inc. NatureWorks LLC NC Department of Commerce NDC Infrared Engineering Nice-Pak/PDI Nonwoven Solutions, LLC Nonwovens Industry Nordson Corporation Nutek Green Chemistry Optima Group Nonwovens Optima Machinery Corporation Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) Pacon Manufacturing Corp. Paper Converting Machine Company PFM Packaging Machinery Corporation PGI Playtex (Energizer Personal Care) Pliant Corporation Polimeros y Derivados S.A. de C.V. 9 Precision Fabrics Group Inc. The Procter & Gamble Company Product Imaginengineering Providencia USA, Inc. Reckitt Benckiser RKW US, Inc. Rockline Industries S&S Specialty Systems Inc. Kurt Salmon Associates SCA Hygiene Products AB Sellars Wipers & Sorbents Shalag Shamir Nonwoven Fabric Industry Simmons College Smith, Johnson & Associates Smurfit Stone Springs Creative Products Group, LLC Spunfab, Ltd. Spuntech Industries Inc. John R. Starr, Inc. Strauss Fibers Sunoco Inc. Superior Felt & Filtration, LLC Techmer PM Tecnosur S.A. Tekkote Corporation Teknoweb NA TerraChoice Market Services Texel Tietex International Traction Group LLC Tredegar Film Products Tufco Technologies U.S. Dept. of Commerce U.S. Pacific Nonwovens Industry Ltd. Ungricht Roller & Engraving Technology USDA-ARS-SRRC Wacker Chemical Corporation Web Industries Inc. World Textile Publications, Ltd. Youngrowth Group Inc. Previous Attendees 2010 and 2011 VISION 2012 Advisory Committee The exceptionally strong conference program of VISION 2012 is another example of the commitment and leadership of INDA’s VISION 2012 Advisory Committee. INDA would like to thank those individuals who gave their time to support their VISION: Robert Johnson, Smith, Johnson & Associates (Chair) Matt Carey, Nonwoven Industry Magazine Charlotte Castleberry, Kleen Test Products Corp. Stephanie Cook, ExxonMobil Chemical Company Patrick Curtin, Fulflex Octavius Davies, IMERYS Performance Materials David Deising, Rockline Industries Saeed Fereshtehkhou, The Procter & Gamble Co Henry Hughes, Braskem PP Americas Joan Izzo, Joan Izzo Communications, LLC Karen Jones, IHS/CMAI Thomas Kaiser, Associated Hygienic Products LLC Brad Kalil, Kalil Global Enterprises Mark Landreth, PGI Hotel Information Hotel InterContinental New Orleans 44 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 United States Paul Latten, Consolidated Fibers, Inc. Jan O’Regan, Cotton Incorporated Ron Salati, DAK Americas Don Sheldon, Sheldon Consulting David Strack, Product Imaginengineering Jeff Willis, Texel Inc. Telephone: +1-504-525-5566 Fax: +1-504-523-7310 Reservations: Reservations are to be made through INDA. Contact Andreana Leach at aleach@inda.org or +1-919-233-1210, ext 124. To make a reservation, please fill out the hotel reservation form: Program subject to change. The opinions expressed at VISION 2012 are those of the speakers and not necessarily that of INDA or its Board of Directors. http://www.inda.org/events/vision12/Vision12HotelReservationForm.pdf Rate: $179.00 Single/Double (plus tax) Rate is non-commissionable Cut-off Date: December 23, 2011 VISION® is a registered trademark of INDA. © INDA 2011 10 January 23-26, 2012 • Hotel InterContinental • New Orleans, LA REGISTRATION: To register for VISION 2012, please complete the form below. Copy this form for additional registrations. By registering early, you qualify for significant savings from the regular registration fee. Name______________________________________________________________________ Title_______________________________________________________ (last name/surname) (first name) Organization_ _______________________________________________________________ e-mail_____________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________ City___________________ State__________ Zip_____________Country_____________ Telephone_ _________________________________________________________________ Fax_______________________________________________________ Email Preference ❑ Html You must check ONE answer in each section in order for us to process your registration. ❑ Text Table-top Displays: Table-top displays are Your organization’s Primary Affiliation with Nonwovens Industry (check only one): available during the January 24 & 25, 2012 receptions. The cost for each table-top display is $1,900 (INDA members) and $2,600 (non-members) and must be accompanied by a paid conference registration. Space is limited, so register now! 50 ❑ 51 ❑ 52 ❑ 53 ❑ 54 ❑ 55 ❑ 56 ❑ 57 ❑ ❑ Yes, I’m interested in displaying at the table-top event. Special Sponsorship Opportunities: 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 ❑ Yes, I want to be recognized at VISION 2012 by sponsoring the events/items checked below. ❑ Coffee Break $750 ❑ Reception $3,000 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Owner/Principal/CEO New Business Development Corporate and/or Division Management Plant Production Management Quality Control Engineering Research Development Purchasing Account Manager/Sales Consultant Other (please specify)________________ Before December 19, 2011 (Please check boxes and circle fees) ❑ Full Registration ❑ Networking Registration (Coffee Breaks and Receptions) ❑ Speed Networking Luncheon, Tuesday, January 24 ❑ Kick-off Reception, Monday, January 23 ❑ Second Harvest Charity Outing & Dinner, Thursday, January 26 58 59 60 61 62 94 96 97 98 99 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Research/Consulting Paper/Packaging Health Services Transportation Wholesale/Retail Distribution Association Academic Institution Government Press/Publishing Other (please specify) _____________________ 11 12 13 14 15 45 46 47 48 49 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Marketing Engineer Financial/Accounting Office Manager/Administrative Human Resources Press/Editorial Staff Press/Other than Editorial Government Academic - Faculty Academic - Student Primary Title or Job Function (check only one): (Sponsorships must be accompanied by a paid conference registration.) REGISTRATION FEES: Roll Goods Producer/Supplier Converters End User of Nonwovens (please specify) _____________________ Machinery/Equipment Manufacturer Supplier of Binders, Chemicals, Adhesives, etc. Supplier of Fibers, Pulps, etc. Supplier of Films, Tapes, etc. Commission Services (i.e. dyeing, finishing, printing, sewing, slitting, etc.) After December 19 , 2011 INDA Member Non-Member INDA Member Non-Member $1595 $2195 $1895 $2595 $ 495 $ 595 $ 595 $ 695 $ 65 $ 65 $ 65 $ 65 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 ❑ Please check here if you have a disability that requires special assistance or accommodation to fully participate. Attach a written description of needs. INDA must receive all special assistance requests by December 19, 2011 in order to accommodate. Group Discount: 10% discount for four or more registering at the same time. PAYMENT: FULL PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY THIS REGISTRATION. ❑ MasterCard ❑VISA ❑AMEX ❑ Check / Money Order (in U.S. funds drawn on U.S. bank, made payable to INDA) ❑ Wire Transfer (For instructions, contact Tracie Leatham, tleatham@inda.org, or call 919-233-1210 ext. 126. Please reference VISION 2012.) Total Enclosed $______________ Card #_________________________________ Card Expires:__________ Signature:____________________________ Mo. / Yr. Cancellations must be in writing and received by INDA before December 19, 2011. No refunds for cancellations received after December 19, 2011. To pre-register, mail/fax this form and payment or credit card information to: P.O. Box 1288, Cary, NC 27512-1288 • Tel. (919) 233-1210 ext. 126 • Fax (866) 847-7922 • www.inda.org OB Register online
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