Industrial Fabrics Association International

IFAI is the only trade association in the world representing the entire specialty fabrics/technical textiles industry, a world market estimated at $120 billion in 2010. We support nearly 2,000 member companies in 11 defined market niches and three country sectors; sponsor the largest industry tradeshow in the Americas, IFAI Expo; and publish seven trade magazines and buyers guides.

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DID YOU KNOW? Your membership can save money for your business?

As a member of IFAI, your company is entitled to members-only discounts on a variety of money saving business services.

IFAI BUSINESS SERVICES

- FedEx: Whatever your business needs, the FedEx^® family of companies always has the right solution to meet your requirements.

- YRC (formerly Yellow & Roadway): Yellow and Roadway have integrated to give you YRC – the genuine heavyweight expert with the most comprehensive network available.

ADP
- ADP offers workers' comp, payrole, payrole tax and HR solutions.

First National Merchant Solutions
- Negotiated member-only credit card processing rates
- A dedicated account management team
- Full suite of check acceptance solutions

Hewlett-Packard - Computer and Digital Equipment
HP offers you an incredible array of SMB equipment with special association pricing including full size and mini-notebooks, Tablet PCs, desktops, servers, scanners, printers, GPS, and other mobile devices.

Office Depot - Office Supplies and Furniture
Office Depot offers on of the widest supplies of office supplies and furniture on the market.

Contact IFAI's Business Service Partners Today to Begin Saving:
For more information or to enroll today, contact our membership department at 800 225 4324 or membership@ifai.com

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IFAI Press Releases and Member eNewsletters

Videos about industrial fabrics

Other IFAI websites...

Automotive Materials Association (AMA)

Fabric Graphics Association (FGA)

Fabric Structures Association (FSA)

Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA)

Marine Fabricators Association (MFA)

Narrow Fabrics Institute (NFI)

Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA)

Safety and Protective Products Division (SPPD)

Tent Rental Division (TRD)

Tarp Association (TCTA)

United States Industrial Fabrics Institute (USIFI)

IFAI Canada

IFAI Japan

IFAI/Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand

Outlook Conference

IFAI's Advanced Textiles '10 conference - Paris

IFAI Expo Americas 2010 - Orlando

IFAI Expo Asia 2011 - Singapore

Geo-Frontiers 2011 - Dallas

Awnings Today - Consumers

Design With Awnings - Landscapers

Got a sourcing question?

Contact IFAI INFO CENTRAL at 800 328 4324 (US & Canada) or +1 651 225 6935.

Learn how IFAI can help you!

Read the Member Spotlight in every issue of Specialty Fabrics Review magazine.

This month's feature:

Michael Ciferri Jr. gets tough to enhance profits
Michael Ciferri Jr. of Donovan Enterprises boosts truck cover and tarp sales despite the sluggish economy.

The annual Review Buyer’s Guide is your comprehensive guide to products, services, equipment and supplies for the specialty fabrics industry.

Events coming up...
2010 MFA Great Lakes Workshops 15-17 Oct 2010 - Traverse City, MI USA Advanced Textiles Conference 2010 26-27 Oct. at IFAI Expo Americas 2010
Orange County Convention Center - Orlando, FL USA
IFAI Expo Americas 2010 - 27-29 Oct. - Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL USA

The 98th IFAI Annual Meeting - 8:00-8:45 am, 27 October -Room N320 -
Orange County Convention Center - Orlando, FL during IFAI Expo Americas 2010

MFA National Convention 2011 - 21-23 Jan. 2011 - San Diego, CA USA IFAI Tent Expo 2011 - 24-27 Jan. - St. Pete Beach, FL USA Geo-Frontiers 2011 - 13-15 March - Dallas, TX USA IFAI Expo Asia 2011 -22-25 March - Singapore Outlook Conference 2011 - 2-3 May - White Sulphur Springs, WV USA

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Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) | 1801 County Road B West - Roseville, MN 55113 USA
Email: info@ifai.com | Phone: 011 651 225 6923 | Toll free (U.S. & Canada): 800 225 4324 | www.ifai.com