CARY, NC — November 30, 2007 — A far-ranging program that will focus on topics as diverse as Sustainability, “Coolhunting,” Proper Business Practices, and Doing Business in India will highlight the VISION 2008 Consumer Products Conference when the worlds of consumer products and nonwovens convene from February 11-14, 2008 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth, Tex.

Now in its seventh year, the VISION Consumer Products Conference, which is organized by INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, will once again bring together more than 400 industry professionals to focus attention on the role of nonwovens in consumer products ranging from diapers, feminine hygiene and incontinence products to filtration, wipes and other personal care items.

“The most important topics facing the consumer products and nonwovens industry in 2008 and beyond will be under the spotlight at VISION 2008,” says Rory Holmes, president of INDA. “Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from some of the country's most well-respected experts on these vital topics and then will have the time to network and further discuss these issues with the hundreds of other VISION attendees.”

Among the topics on the VISION 2008 agenda:

• A two-part seminar on “Creating Value - Swimming in a Profit Pool,” presented by well-known business speaker John Brandt of MPI Group. Brandt drew rave reviews at the previous VISION Conference for his brilliant presentation on the forces driving changing customer expectations and how they impact business.
• The art of “Coolhunting” will be explained and explored by Peter Gloor, of the MIT Sloan School of Management. Gloor is the co-author of Coolhunting - Chasing Down the Next Big Thing” and will attempt to explain to VISION attendees “What is cool?” and how to find it.
• “The 7 Irrefutable Rules of Business Growth” will be explained by Steven Little, a Senior Consultant for Inc. Magazine. These “rules” have been honed through his years of business experience and he will share his insight with the VISION audience.
• The topical issue of sustainability will be explored in a presentation by Kimberly-Clark's Ken Strassner. He will review K-C's current and planned future sustainability efforts, including the company's environmental and energy improvement programs [Vision 2010].
• The growing importance of India as a market for nonwovens and consumer products will be explored by Sharat Shroff, of the Matthews Group. His presentation, “India: The Evolving Consumer - Challenges & Opportunities! Discovering Value in India,” will focus on the dynamic evolution of the consumer market in India, along with the successes and pitfalls that companies have experienced in tapping this rapidly growing area.
• On the final morning of VISION 2008, James Smith, Ph.D., Professor of Economics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will offer his insightful and entertaining Economist's Vision of the world. His prediction: “The world economy should enjoy smooth sailing until 2010, but watch out for the icebergs and tsunamis then!”

Another highlight of VISION 2008 will be the presentation of the prestigious 2008 Visionary Award, created to recognize the most innovative use of nonwoven fabrics used in a consumer product. Finalists will make presentations to VISION attendees, who will then vote on the recipient of the 2008 Visionary Award. The recipient will be announced on the final day of VISION 2008.

The six finalists for the 2008 Visionary Award are:

Early registration for VISION 2008 ends on December 12. To register online go to www.inda.org, or call INDA at 919-233-1210.