EDANA and INDA, the leading international trade associations for the nonwovens and engineered fabrics industries based in Europe and North America, have announced they will harmonize their mission and vision to advance the success of their member companies. A statement from INDA said, “Responding to the needs of each association’s member companies, including those companies that belong to both organizations, this new initiative was drawn from the values and missions pursued by both associations over their more than 40 years of operation.”
“INDA and EDANA have kept parts of each association’s individual positions that are essential to their own nature and character, and have formed a mutual position that not only strengthens the relationship between the two associations, but seeks to provide cohesion and consistency on a global basis. Each organization will continue to operate independently.”
Members of both global organizations are involved in the complete nonwovens supply chain from raw materials, machinery and equipment to roll goods, converters and end products. The services provided by each association are similar in nature, but are said to be unique in delivery and influence. Both associations provide services in product stewardship (safety standards, test methods and sustainability); government and regulatory affairs; commerce and innovative industry events; industry awareness and trust; and training, education and market research.
EDANA serves more than 240 companies across 36 countries in the nonwovens and related industries, helping its members to design their future. Whereas, INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, serves hundreds of member companies in the nonwovens and engineered fabrics industry doing business globally. Since 1968, INDA events have helped members connect, learn, innovate and develop their businesses.
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