AAPN eJournal
August, 2012 - Vol 4, Issue 8
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Tariffs, Trade & Textiles in the Americas

October 23, 2012 sponsored and hosted by Alston + Bird
  • Live in Washington, DC 
  • Interactive video in New York City, Charlotte, Los Angeles

Speakers joining us in Washington are listed below.  

 

John Leonard, Director, Textile/Apparel Policy & Programs Division  | CBP

Maria Dybczak, Senior Policy Advisor | CITA

Allyson Tenney | CPSC (invited)

Richard Stetson | CITA (invited) 

Blanche Lincoln, Special Policy Advisor | Alston + Bird & former Senator from Arkansas

Jon Fee, Partner | Alston + Bird

BJ Shannon, Senior Associate | Alston + Bird 

 

The above speakers will be discussing short supply, Haiti, Colombia and best practices; CBP recordkeeping and document expectations; product safety concerns and other topics of interest such as TPP, CAFTA fixes, trade policy issues, FTA developments and the U.S. Presidential election.

 

  • Registration is free for AAPN members - preregistration is required - click here to register
  • Non-members may attend for a nominal fee which may be credited against dues if your company joins AAPN within 30 days after the event.  click here to register 

 

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New Members

Alamac American Knits

Mike Rose, VP Business & Product Development
Mark Cabral, President/CEO
www.alamacusa.com
Alamac is recognized as a leading textile manufacturer in North America. The company began producing fabrics over sixty-five years ago and has established a reputation as a supplier of exceptional fabrics in today's commercial and retail markets. Alamac has extensive experience in manufacturing knitted fabrics for performance wear, protective wear (FR), industrial laundering programs, workwear and casual apparel. The company also produces piece-dyed and yarn dyed woven fabrics for the apparel, industrial and interior fabrics markets.

C.I. Expofaro S.A.S. 
Luis Rodriguez, Vice President
Paula Uribe, Account Manager
C.I. Expofaro S.A.S. is located in Medellin, Colombia, and has more than 20 years in the apparel business. We offer full package services and are one of the leading bottoms (jeans/twill) exporters in Colombia with important experience with international brands. We currently work with U.S., European and South American markets offering solutions based on flexibility, innovation and quick response.

Oakley Inc. 
Calvin Coy, Director of Sourcing
www.oakley.com

Oakley is an idea. Our founder, Jim Jannard, once said, "Everything in the world can and will be made better." Whether it comes from unique product designs to innovative supply chains, Oakley and it's employees embody and practice that belief.

 

 
Member Anniversaries

12 years -  Picacho S.A. de C.V.
10 years -  Standard Textile 
  9 years -  Gerber Technology
  8  years - Gerson and Gerson 
  6  years - CaribEx Worldwide
  5  years - Patagonia
  4  years - Kaltex
  3  years - Custom Made Services
  3  years -  NatureUSA
  1  year   -  RTS International