CARY, NC — June 18, 2008 — In response to a recent survey in which nonwovens and textile industry executives cited energy costs as their number one concern, INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is sponsoring the inaugural New Energy Technologies & Sustainability (NETS) Conference. The three-day event is set for October 28-30, 2008 at the Raleigh Marriott City Center in Raleigh, N.C.

The NETS Conference will focus on how companies can learn to cut costs immediately and to establish long-term energy and sustainability strategies. A focus of the event will be the Table-top displays, where attendees will have the opportunity to meet with companies that provide products to reduce energy costs.

INDA is teaming up with North Carolina State University’s Industrial Energy Service (IES). As experts in energy as well as in nonwovens and textiles, IES will bring together a line-up of knowledgeable speakers to address the energy cost challenges being faced by companies today.

“NETS is designed especially for the nonwovens and textiles industry and the program will be specific to the needs of this market,” points out INDA President Rory Holmes. “The challenge of rising energy costs will continue to be a priority for our business and this conference will help identify both short- and long-term solutions for our industry.”

There will be two tracks as part of the NETS Conference — Management and Technical. Attendees from the nonwoven and textile industry will include top management, energy managers, plant engineers, project/process engineers and industrial engineers.

For more information on the 2008 New Energy Technologies & Sustainability (NETS) Conference, visit www.inda.org.