Cary, NC — Participants will learn how to design, produce and test nonwoven products at the comprehensive Nonwovens Product Development Course to take place June 5–10, 2005. The course will include lectures plus lab experience at the Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center’s state-of-the-art laboratory. There will be full access to nonwovens machinery from carded webs to meltblown lines. This course is organized and developed by INDA, Association of the Nonwovens Fabric Industry, and NCRC (Nonwovens Cooperative Research Center) at NCSU.

Cos Camelio, Technical Director for INDA, stated, “This Nonwovens Product Development Workshop is one of our more popular courses. Participants experience the development process from beginning to end. This experience enhances their professional growth and knowledge which they can share with their colleagues back home. It’s also a great opportunity for teamwork and networking.”

This workshop is an advanced class for R&D, engineers, technical staff, technical sales, and business managers. Knowledge of the nonwovens industry is important such as a technical, mathematical, and/or manufacturing background. Visit http://www.inda.org/events/traincs/ProductDevelopmentBrochure.pdf for more information.

INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, P.O. Box 1288, Cary, NC 27512-1288, Phone (919) 233-1210, Fax (919) 233-1282, E-Mail info@inda.org website www.inda.org.