The International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating 2010 (TCL2010)

The venue for the 2010 meeting will be the 4-star Hotel Novotel Cannes Montfleury in the famous seaside town of Cannes, in the south of France, on 11-12 November 2010. The Conference Chairman will once again be William C (Bill) Smith, Principal, Industrial Textile Associates, USA, who originated and developed the conference series as Editor of the Journal of Coated Fabrics (now the Journal of Industrial Textiles), and most recently has edited a new book on 'Smart/Intelligent Coating and Laminating'.

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Just published - the proceedings of The Fifth International Symposium on "How to Enter Technical Textiles Markets"

The aim of this meeting was to inform participants about the crucial issues facing a company entering or expanding their activities in technical textiles, to update participants on the state and future prospects for world markets, to review the latest market opportunities and to highlight emerging new technologies. 

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Now available for the first time, a report written by the man-made fibres committee CIRFS about the world's second largest producer and consumer of fibres, textiles and textile manufactured products.

The report analyses the future prospects for the market for natural and man-made fibres, textiles and textile manufactures in India until 2012. Forecasts relate to downstream demand and to the technological factors which will influence the future demand for fibres in the region.

The report presents data on production of natural and man-made fibres; capacities of man-made fibre plants; the technologies employed in those plants; an assessment of environmental conditions; the availability of raw materials; trade in natural and man-made fibres; consumption of natural and man-made fibres; production of yarns and fabrics; trade in yarns and fabrics; consumption of yarns and fabrics and net domestic consumption.

It also examines trends in shipments of textile machinery and provides forecasts of the region's production potential in 2012. For a full brochure and order form click here

Containing over 290 pages and 93 tables, this survey examines, in depth, the acquisitions, products, financial performance, strategies and outlooks of more than 50 international companies.

To understand the industry it is essential to read about the major companies: their initiatives, new product development, capital expenditure, geographical expansion and more.

For a full list of the contents and tables, click here

An invaluable tool for strategic planning and market analysis within the automotive filter industry. For more information please click here

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