Conference Keynote Address
Keynote & Award Luncheon
Company
Pricing Dynamics of Raw Materials and Protection Strategies
Karen Jones, Director of Fibers & Feedstocks,Chemical Markets Associates, Inc. (CMAI)
Escalating resin, fiber and energy costs are broadly impacting the nonwovens industry. Jones will provide insight on underlying oil dynamics and anticipated future trends, focusing on polypropylene, polyester and cotton, and touch on some management strategies.
Graduate Research Award
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Up and coming professionals will
present papers detailing their research
in nonwoven technology. The winner
of the Graduate Research Award will be
announced at Tuesday’s Keynote & Award
Luncheon.
Keynote Speaker
Karen Jones, Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) Nonwoven manufacturers are facing an enduring squeeze as rising resin costs are quickly eating into margins. Karen Jones, Director of Fibers & Feedstocks, CMAI, will provide some insight into the current oil price dynamics that are having a major impact on our industry. This definitely is a “must-attend” session!
Program subject to last minute changes and cancellations. The opinions given at INTC 2008 are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of INDA, TAPPI or of their Board of Directors.