AAPN eJournal
May, 2012 - Vol 4, Issue 5
2012 Partners
AmEfird logo

American Denimatrix logo

Avery Dennison

Buhler Quality Yarns

Coats North America
 
Kaltex logo

Maersk logo

Rocedes logo

Seaboard logo

Textile World

TradeCard



WWA

YKK (USA)
Thanks to our Partners and Sponsors in Miami
Our Partners and Sponsors went all out in Miami!  Attendees received a t-shirt, a couple of tote bags, Nicaraguan coffee, hand sanitizer, a suitcase grip, pens & pads and lots of good info about our member companies.

THANK YOU!
2013 Annual Meeting
Mark your calendars now

AAPN Annual Meeting
May 5-7
Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel
| Miami Beach
2012 AAPN Annual Meeting
May 6-8 | Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel | Miami Beach

"Another awesome meeting," Rick Horwitch, Bureau Veritas

"Thanks again for staging another magnificent 'event@thebeach,'"  Juan Zighelboim, TexOps

Meeting Summary with photos, video, and list of attendees
 
Interim AAPN Meetings
Dates/locations are still to be determined but AAPN will be hosting 3 meetings as follows:
  • Technology: September, New York City
  • Made in Americas: early December, Central America
  • Made in Americas: early 2013, Los Angeles

Details will be announced next month and we are actively asking for volunteers to serve on one or more meeting committees.  If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Sue Strickland or Mike Todaro

 
AAPN YouTube Channel
AAPN wants your videos!
  • Do you have a company video?
  • Do you have a company YouTube channel?

AAPN can subscribe to your existing channel or upload a single video to our channel and increase your exposure to the industry.  Click here to access AAPN's favorite videos including videos from Buhler Quality Yarns, Tukatech, Plains Cotton Coop, FesslerUSA, Rocedes, and Vi.Be.Mac   

New Members
Me-Ality by Unique Solutions 
Tanya Shaw, President CEO
Bob Kutnick, CTO & VP Business Development  
Me-Ality by Unique Solutions-helps shoppers find what fits, fast Me-Ality matches customers to clothing that fits. Based on their unique and exact body measurements, customers will know exactly what size to pull off the rack or order online in minutes. Me-Ality directs customers to the best style for their body based on their exact shape and size. Taking the frustration and guesswork out of the shopping experience makes it easier for customers to try new brands, increases sales conversion rates and decreases returns, with over 300 Size Matching Stations coming to major shopping centers across the United States by Fall of 2012.
 
Member Anniversaries

18 years - Fashion Sources
11 years - Grupo M S.A.
11 years - Rocedes S.A.
11 years - Seaboard Marine
11 years - T.M. Athletics
 8  years - Tradecard
 4  years - CS America
 2  years - Kattan Group
 1  years - Apparel Brands
 
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