Specialty Fabrics Review November 2021 - 6

[ FIRST IMPRESSIONS ]
[ CALENDAR OF EVENTS ]
Pleased to meet you
F
irst things first. As Mick Jagger once famously sang, " Please allow
me to introduce myself. " If I just planted an earworm in your head,
I apologize. My name is Tim Goral and I'm the new senior editor at
Specialty Fabrics Review. I come to Industrial Fabrics Association
International from a long career in business journalism, having worked
in such diverse fields as education, outdoor retailing, the hospitality
industry and others. The textile industry is a new area for me and, as
I'm learning, it's one that covers a lot of ground, if you'll pardon the pun.
From clothing to shelters, and from decoration to
architectural fabric structures, textiles touch on
nearly every aspect of our lives in ways that few
industries do.
I don't have to tell you that last year was horrible.
Tim Goral,
Senior Editor
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Now, as 2021 draws to a close, the industry again
has had its share of disruptions-new variants of
the coronavirus, nationwide labor shortages and a
critical supply chain disruption that echoes 2020-
but it has adapted, it has retooled and, importantly,
it has expanded into new markets, while continuing
to serve existing markets.
Next year will bring its own challenges and,
as with this year, they will be met with creative
thinking, innovation and determination. And
Specialty Fabrics Review will be there to report
on those innovations, while delivering tips, best
practices and successful strategies to help you
thrive in a rapidly changing world.
For now, though, it's time to celebrate. These
days, longevity is a rare thing, but this month the
IFAI Expo will be celebrating 100 years of in-person
shows. That's a remarkable achievement for any industry, and it shows
that the textile industry is not only alive and well but continuing to grow.
By the time you read this, I hope that I will have met many of you at
the Expo in Nashville. I have many questions and you have answers.
I want to learn from you. No matter what industry I have been
associated with in the past, the conferences and expos have introduced
me to people who have their finger on the pulse. You have the ideas, you
have connections, and you know what to expect. And if you didn't go to
the Expo this year, feel free to write me at tagoral@ifai.com and tell me
what's new.
November 2021
Oct. 1-4, 2019
Orlando, FL
Orange County Convention Center
SAVE THE DATE
Nov. 2-4, 2021 | Education: Nov. 1-4
Music City Center | Nashville, TN USA
www.ifaiexpo.com
GeoNashville
NOV. 4-5 / Music City Center, Nashville, Tenn.
https://geosyntheticsconference.com
January 2022
Marine Fabricators Conference
JAN. 13-15 / Wild Dunes, Charleston's
Island Resort, Isle of Palms, S.C.
https://marine.ifai.com/marine-fabricatorsconference/
Tent
Expo
JAN. 18-20 / ONE DAYTONA
Daytona Beach, Fla.
www.ifai.com/tentexpo
February 2022
Women in Textiles Summit
FEB. 16-18 / Chateau Elan, Braselton, Ga.
www.ifai.com/women
March 2022
Smart Fabrics Summit
MARCH 28-29 / Talley Student Union, North
Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C.
www.smartfabricssummit.com
April 2022
Outlook Conference 2022
APRIL 24-26 / The Omni Homestead Resort,
Hot Springs, Va.
www.ifai.com/event/outlook-conference-2022
All calendar events are subject to change.
Please check event websites for the latest information.
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http://www.ifaiexpo.com https://www.geosyntheticsconference.com https://marine.ifai.com/marine-fabricators http://www.ifai.com/tentexpo http://www.ifai.com/women http://www.SpecialtyFabricsReview.com http://www.smartfabricssummit.com http://www.ifai.com/event/outlook-conference-2022

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