Friday, February 29, 2008
For advertising information, contact Jeanna Sheldon at jeanna.sheldon@hosieryassociation.com.
Advertising rates for both HOSIERY NEWS AND INSIDER
and THA’s Website can be found (here).

THA Welcomes New Members
AGI Logistics Corporation
Ilna, Inc.
McNally and Sons, LLC

THA’s Executive Committee Meeting - March 28, 2008 at Ballantyne Resort in Charlotte, NC.

THA’s Board of Director’s Meeting - April 17 at The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA.

THA’s Annual Convention - April 17-19, 2008 at The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA.
Forms for Registration, Exhibitor Booths and Sponsorships are now posted on THA’s website. Click here to access this information.
More detailed information about the Program, Events and Hotel/Area information are available in the Convention Brochure which can be downloaded from there also.
**Remember, the deadline for reserving your hotel room at The Homestead is Sunday, March 16 in order to receive THA’s convention room rate. Make your hotel reservations ASAP to ensure your spot.

CHA Chapter Golf Tournament – June 18th, Rock Barn Country Club – Conover, NC

NEW Member Directory: Please note that we are creating a new, online member directory on the website. A database update worksheet has been sent to all primary association contacts for THA member companies. Company logos and profiles will be collected and available for users to contact directly to learn more about your products and services 24 hours a day 7 days a week. If your company is a member of THA and is not listed, please email vicki.camp@hosieryassociation.com and request a copy of the database update/online directory information form. The directory is on line now.

THA Board Welcomes Bill Musser of Unifi as its newest member.

Hyosung congratulates Ria Stern as Global Marketing and Brand Director.

China International Hosiery Purchasing Exposition 2008 & China Hosiery Forum 2008 - Event will be held March 3-5, 2008 at the Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center in Shanghai, China. For additional information, contact Kim Yang at k.yang@gehuaexpo.com or visit their website at www.chpe.com.cn.

Textile and Apparel Forum in Miami. The Department of Commerce’s Office of Textiles and Apparel will host the Americas Textiles and Apparel Competitiveness Forum April 7 in Miami Beach, Fla. Forum discussions will be focused on how the textile and apparel industries in North, Central and South America can use preferential programs and free trade agreements to their benefit. The program, which will be held in connection with the Material World textile and apparel sourcing show, is expected to include: speakers from leading manufacturers, industry associations and governmental entities in the region; textile trade policy initiatives and direction; and supply chain and logistics strategies and challenges.There is no charge to attend the forum but registration is required.Please confirm your attendance via the following website: HERE For more information, please contact Richard Stetson at 202-482-2582 (Richard_Stetson@ita.doc.gov) or Laurie Mease at 202-482-2043 (Laurie_Mease@ita.doc.gov).

FAST Hosiery Machinery Show Planned for 2009
Sources say that there will be a hosiery machinery and equipment show planned for the spring of 2009 in Verona, Italy. Stay tuned as THA will keep you updated as these plans materialize.

ITMA 2011 Date Changed: “ITMA 2011 will now start a day earlier than originally planned, announced show owner, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX). It will be held from September 22 to 29, 2011, at the same place, the new Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue in Barcelona.”

Coalition To Address Government Procurement
The coalition, known as the Textile Industry Coalition on Government Procurement, organized by the National Textile Association (NTA), includes NTA, National Council of Textile Organizations, the American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition and the Industrial Fabrics Association International will address ways to improve federal government procurement of textiles and textile end products such as uniforms, protective clothing, shelters and a wide variety of other items.

Wellman Files For Chapter 11 Reorganization
Fort Mill, S.C.-based polyester fiber and packaging resins manufacturer Wellman Inc. has filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code for the Southern District of New York.

This new weekly newsletter is directly published to the member only section of THA’s website.

Members…check regularly for these updates and contact THA if you need login assistance.

The contents printed in this document are informational in nature. They are gathered from various industry sources and do not necessarily reflect the views and/or actions of THA.
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