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Press Release No. 923 of 27 May 2009 - Australian Technical Textiles Businesses, Innovation & Potential Dismissed By Shortsighted Federal Budget - Click here for full release.

Press Release No. 914 of 5 March 2009 - Carbon Fibre Workshop - Click here for full release.

Press Release No. 918 - 31 Mar 09
Sources of Textile Waste in Australia
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Press Release No. 903 - 5 Feb 09
TTNA Seeks Govt Support to Secure Australian Jobs and Industry Viability - Click here for full release

Press Release No. 901 - 12 Jan 09
International Exhibitions 2009 - Click here for full release

Press Release No. 873 - 4 Dec 08
TTNA Announces New Board - Click here for full release

Press Release No. 860 - 14 Oct 08
The Smith Family’s Commercial Innovation Generating Funds for Charitable Activities - Click here for full release

Press Release No. 853 - 30 Aug 08
Australian Technical Textile Innovation Achieves International Auto Industry Success- Click here for full release

Press Release No. 852 - 4 Sept 08
TCF Associations Welcome Industry Review & Seek Further Transformation Incentives - Click here for full release

Press Release No. 851 - 4 sept 08
Sustain-tex - environmental solutions - The TTNA announces its annual conference, being held on 13 November 2008 at Melbourne Museum. Click here for full release

Press Release No. 821 -
Geofabric Pioneer Celebrates Anniversary and Innovation Success - Australian synthetic geotextile manufacturer, innovator and exporter, Geofabrics Australasia, will celebrate 30 years of operation and 20 years of manufacturing . Click here for full release

Press Release No. 820 -
Australian Textile Technology Making Waves in Overseas Markets
Gold Coast based Australian company, ELCO Solutions, began work on Europe’s first artificial surfing reef, at Bournemouth’s Boscombe pier in the UK.
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		Last Update: 25 June 2009 Carbon Fibre Workshop & Training Resource Program - Wednesday 22 July 2009 (VIC), and Thursday 9 July (QLD): The next TTNA training workshops will be held at Gordon Institute of TAFE in East Geelong on 22 July and at the Plastic and Rubber Technical Education Centre (PARTEC) at Mt Gravatt QLD on 9 July. This workshop addresses the evolving use of carbon fibre in the automotive/transportation, aerospace, marine and construction industries. It aims to educate and up-skill manufacturing personnel from the technical textile, fibre, composites and end-user industries on key aspects of the carbon fibre industry. Go to education for more details and Geelong Registration and Mt Gravatt Registration. Winter Joint Industry Briefing in VIC – Monday 1 Jun 09: This joint briefing with ACASPA was held in conjunction with the ACASPA Expo Convention & Trade Exhibition at Melbourne Convention Centre, Cnr Spencer and Flinders Streets, Melbourne. Go to the events page for details . Message from Austrade: Technical Textiles Opportunity in Western Europe - Invitation to Visit Sweden Austrade has been monitoring the technical textiles market in Western Europe and building networks with industry players. During discussions with The Swedish School of Textiles, their International Director Kenneth Tingsvik has now expressed interest in extending invitations to a selected group of representatives from the Australian textiles industry to visit Sweden and meet with key players in the Swedish textiles industry. The proposed visit is an opportunity to discuss research collaboration as well as explore business opportunities in areas such as high-tech sports, interior, industrial, aerospace, automotive, defence, medical, environmental fibres and sustainable fabrics, and could take place in the week prior to Techtextil (early June 2009). Target invitees will include representatives within research, development, manufacturing, and other relevant industry representatives. The visit is an opportunity to: a) meet for discussions and workshops b) exchange experience and learn from international industry colleagues c) arrange business meetings with manufacturers and buyers d) visit The School of Textiles and the collaborative new project Smart Textiles. All interested companies should contact the TTNA on 03 9866 6643 to express interest in visiting Sweden and Techtextil in June 2009. A list of international exhibitions can be found here. Click here for a full list of planned training and briefing events for 2009. Announcement of New TTNA Board - The TTNA held its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 4th December 2008. Click here for the announcement of the new board. End of Year Celebrations - The Luscious Langham Lunch - Thursday 4th December from noon - Fresh on the high of the TTNA conference, we're planning to celebrate the the end of another great TTNA year with a luscious lunch at the Langham. All members are invited to come and enjoy the sumptious buffet and delightful river/city views from the Melba Brasserie at the Langham Hotel. Come with the TTNA members to enjoy this treat at only $40 per head (drinks not included). Click here for registration. RSVP required by 1st December! ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 4 December - The AGM will be held at 10.30 am on Thursday 4 December at the Travelodge Southbank Melbourne, immediately before the Christmas lunch. All members are invited to attend. Click here for the agenda, and on Events for further details. Simply cross the road to get to the Langham for the luscious Langham lunch at 12.00 noon. October Industry Briefing at Port Melbourne with Professor Roy Green: Hot on the tail of the September joint briefing with Composites Australia, and "Forming a Future" TCF Showcase in Canberra, this October workshop will be pertinent to all TCF workers. Professor Roy Green, former head of the TCF Review Committee, will speak to industry in one forum about the report which was handed to government in September. The report is not the end of the road. This workshop is the opportunity for industry personnel to formulate the policy. Click on Events for further details. Annual Conference - Sustain-tex - Registrations NOW OPEN - click here or go to www.textileconference.com Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI): The TTNA is proud to be a cooperating partner in the IFAI Expo 08 Trade Show and Symposiums, 21-23 October, in Charlotte, NC, USA. Click here for more details. September Briefing at the Deakin GTP: The joint briefing with TTNA and Composites Australia members and guests on Thursday 11th September was a huge success with over 60 participants enjoying the afternoon tea, the tours of the Geelong Technology Precinct, the talks by Drs Xungai Wang and Bronwyn Fox, and the networking afterwards. Click here to see Dr Xungai Wang's presentation on "GTP - Creating Australia's Silicon Valley", or here to see Dr Bronwyn Fox's presentation on the Quickstep program. "Forming a Future" - TCF Showcase in Canberra - 22 Sep 08 The TCF Review's final report was handed to government on 30th August, however we are unsure as to whn the report will be relased to the public. The next step for the TCF in negotiating the proposed assistance to industry is to influence decision makers in Canberra that the TCF industry is worth the funds. To this end, the TTNA is joining with the Carpet Institute of Australia and the Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia (TFIA) to showcasea the TCF industry to government and the media in Canberra at Parliament House on Monday 22 September 2008 Textile organisations are invited to showcase their products in a 2x2 mtr space, with the aim of providing the government with a compelling case to award further assistance to the TCF industry. Click here for the full registration and letter to industry. New Members - Subscribe Now with New Membership Categories If you've always wanted to be in the TTNA but couldn't get around to subscribing, now is the time. Click on the Join Us page to see the new membership application form and new membership categories. You are bound to find the perfect category for your organisation that won't break the bank, and still allow you to be represented by the association that concentrates its efforts specifically on technical and nonwoven textiles. A synopsis of the past year in TTNA is available here. We look forward to welcoming new members. TTNA's Submission to the TCF Review Members can now view TTNA's submission to the TCF Review in the Members Only section of the website. Click here to enter. International Fibre Centre's new FUNDING STRATEGY was officially launched on 11 June by The Hon Jacinta Allan MP, Minister for Regional & Rural Development and Minister for Skills & Workforce Participation. About 100 textiles industry personnel were present. The Victorian Fibre and Textiles Industry Analysis which was commissioned by IFC to inform the new funding strategy was also publicly released at the launch. The Members Only section shows Deloitte's powerpoint presentation of of this analysis. Members click here to enter. Industry Briefing - Global Commodity Sourcing The May Members' Briefing attracted over 30 people from the industry. Shane Bewry's presentation discussed the rising prices in the resin market, supply risks, and also the current state of alternative/substitute materials in the manufacturing sector. Key issues such as the supply chain, hedging options, negotiation strategies and general business procurement initiatives were also covered as they apply to Australian manufacturers who face uncertainty with prices and supply. Shane's presentation is now available to members through the members only section of the website. Members, click here to enter. Federal Government's policy document - "An Innovation Future for Australian Industry" Click here to see the policy framework for implementing a range of iniatives to: * bridge the divide between industry and research; * ensure that business has better access to new ideas and new technology; and * increase innovation incentives across the economy. TTNA: DELIVERING ADVANCED MATERIALS. here to view it...print it and help spread the good word. TTNA EVENTS SCHEDULE 2008 : The Events and Training Schedule for 2008 is available on the Events Section. Please list dates of events in your diary. If there are any clashes, please let us know as early as possible. Click here for schedule.				News Releases Press Release No. 923 of 27 May 2009 - Australian Technical Textiles Businesses, Innovation & Potential Dismissed By Shortsighted Federal Budget - Click here for full release. Press Release No. 914 of 5 March 2009 - Carbon Fibre Workshop - Click here for full release. Press Release No. 918 - 31 Mar 09 Sources of Textile Waste in Australia Click for paper. (please allow a minute or two for download) Press Release No. 903 - 5 Feb 09 TTNA Seeks Govt Support to Secure Australian Jobs and Industry Viability - Click here for full release Press Release No. 901 - 12 Jan 09 International Exhibitions 2009 - Click here for full release Press Release No. 873 - 4 Dec 08 TTNA Announces New Board - Click here for full release Press Release No. 860 - 14 Oct 08 The Smith Family’s Commercial Innovation Generating Funds for Charitable Activities - Click here for full release Press Release No. 853 - 30 Aug 08 Australian Technical Textile Innovation Achieves International Auto Industry Success- Click here for full release Press Release No. 852 - 4 Sept 08 TCF Associations Welcome Industry Review & Seek Further Transformation Incentives - Click here for full release Press Release No. 851 - 4 sept 08 Sustain-tex - environmental solutions - The TTNA announces its annual conference, being held on 13 November 2008 at Melbourne Museum. Click here for full release Press Release No. 821 - Geofabric Pioneer Celebrates Anniversary and Innovation Success - Australian synthetic geotextile manufacturer, innovator and exporter, Geofabrics Australasia, will celebrate 30 years of operation and 20 years of manufacturing . Click here for full release Press Release No. 820 - Australian Textile Technology Making Waves in Overseas Markets Gold Coast based Australian company, ELCO Solutions, began work on Europe’s first artificial surfing reef, at Bournemouth’s Boscombe pier in the UK. Click here for full release.