A show at home. (Editor's Page).Having just returned from INDEX 2002 in Geneva Geneva, canton and city, Switzerland Geneva (jənē`və), Fr. Genève, canton (1990 pop. 373,019), 109 sq mi (282 sq km), SW Switzerland, surrounding the southwest tip of the Lake of Geneva. , Switzerland. I am living proof of how exhausting a trade show can be. For four days straight, I-along with thousands of other attendees--hit the pavement pavement, the wearing surface of a road, street, or sidewalk. Parts of Babylon and Troy are believed to have been paved; Roman roads were noted for their durable stone paving. Cobblestones were common from late medieval times into the 19th cent. hard, trying to visit as many of the approximately 400 exhibitors (that displayed products at this year's largest nonwovens-related trade show) as possible. Between learning about new products as well as other activities companies were anxious to share and catching up with colleagues from around the world, by the end of each day, I was plain exhausted. Of course, most days didn't end with the closing bell of the trade show. Instead, there was usually a reception or cocktail cocktail, short mixed drink originating in the United States and served as an appetizer. It generally has a basis of gin, whisky, rum, or brandy combined with vermouth or fruit juices and often flavored with bitters or grenadine. party on the horizon. Despite the tough schedule of a large trade show such as INDEX, these expositions present an unparallel opportunity to make business contacts and truly get to know the industry. Still, I think most people are glad that the big shows only come once a year. The concept of an industry trade show is the key inspiration for this month's issue. For two decades, NONWOVENS INDUSTRY has been attempting each May to bring a show to our readers--one that they can enjoy in the comfort of their own homes and offices. The 54 companies that participated in this 20th anniversary edition of the NONWOVENS INDUSTRY Expo in Print submitted to us written descriptions of their companies that give our readers a more detailed view of what they do on a day-to-day basis. While nothing can truly replicate rep·li·cate v. 1. To duplicate, copy, reproduce, or repeat. 2. To reproduce or make an exact copy or copies of genetic material, a cell, or an organism. n. A repetition of an experiment or a procedure. the personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. nature of a trade show or exposition exposition or exhibition, term frequently applied to an organized public fair or display of industrial and artistic productions, designed usually to promote trade and to reflect cultural progress. , we feel that this month's issue comes pretty close. Like an actual trade show, the companies featured in this month's issue represent a variety of suppliers to the industry, ranging from producers of machinery and equipment and raw materials to roll goods manufacturers and commission converters. And, for those of you who are truly show junkies, this month's issue also features a review of Techtextil North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , a trade show held last month in Atlanta. As far INDEX 2002, you will have to wait until June to read our coverage. Karen Bitz Editor karenb@rodpub.com |
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