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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Industrial Fabrics
Association International

Mailing Address:
1801 County Road B W
Roseville, MN 55113-4061 | USA


Phone:
+1 651 222 2508
800 225 4324
Fax: +1 651 631 9334

E-mail and Online Access:
E-mail: generalinfo@ifai.com
Web: www.ifai.com

IFAI on LinkedIn


Membership Information:

Kathy J. Mattson

Vice President of Member Services
+1 651 225 6942 or 800 272 1852

Nora J. McLellan
IFAI Membership Sales Manager
+1 651 225 6949 or 800 319 7813

Senior Managers

Stephen M. Warner
President & CEO
+1 651 225 6909 or 800 486 3978

Mary J. Hennessy
Vice President, Communications and Publishing
+1 651 225 6986 or 800 319 3133

Todd V. Lindemann
Vice President, Conference Management
+1 651 225 6918 or 800 486 3958

Kathy J. Mattson
Vice President of Member Services
+1 651 225 6942 or 800 272 1852

Steven C. Rider
Vice President, Finance and Administration
+1 651 225 6915

Pam Egan-Blahna
Director of Human Resources
+1 651 225 6975

JoAnne Ferris
Director of Marketing
+1 651 225 6923 | LinkedIn | Twitter

Division Managers

Andrew M. Aho
Geosynthetic Materials Association,
and the Tarp Association
+1 651 225 6907 or 800 636 5042

Beth L. Hungiville
Fabric Structures Association,
Marine Fabricators Association, and
Industrial Fabric Foundation
+1 651 225 6952 or 800 209 1810

Kristy L. Meade                              Automotive Materials Association
+1 651 225 6959 or 800 208 3129


Michelle E. Sahlin
Professional Awning Manufacturers Association
+1 651 225 6948 or 800 208 2617

Jan M. Schieffer
Fabric Graphics Association
Tent Rental Division
+1 651 225 6944 or 800 636 5065

Ruth A. Stephens
Safety and Protective Products 
Division Narrow Fabrics Institute
United States Industrial Fabrics Institute
+1 651 225 6920 or 800 636 4942

Editorial Staff

Susan R. Niemi
Editorial Director
+1 651 225 6984 or 800 319 9239


Ron W. Bygness

Editor, Geosynthetics
+1 651 225 6988


Kelly R. Frush

Associate Editor, Marine Fabricator and Upholstery Journal
+1 651 225 6922


Galynn D. Nordstrom

Senior Editor, Specialty Fabrics Review
+1 651 225 6928


Janet L. Preus

Editor, Specialty Fabrics Review
+1 651 225 6980


Chris P. Tschida

Senior Editor, Marine Fabricator, Upholstery Journal and Fabric Graphics
+1 651 225 6970


Jill C. Lafferty

Editor, InTents
+1 651 225 6968


Bruce N. Wright

Editor, Fabric Architecture
+1 651 225 6953

Advertising Staff

Sarah C. Hyland
Manager of New Business Development, Advertising and Exhibit Sales
+1 651 225 6950 or 800 319 3349


Shelly E. Arman
Sales Coordinator
+1 651 225 6987 or
800 436 2408

Terry A. Brodsky
Strategic Consultant, Advertising and Exhibit Sales
+1 651 225 6904 or 800 209 1808


Vivian L. Cowan

Strategic Consultant, Advertising and Exhibit Sales
+1 651 225 6961 or 800 486 3971


Julia A. Heath

Strategic Consultant, Advertising and Exhibit Sales
+1 651 225 6932 or 800 319 4942


Mary S. Mullowney

Strategic Consultant, Advertising and Exhibit Sales
+1 651 225 6929 or 800 319 3194


Elizabeth A. Welsh

Strategic Consultant, Advertising and Exhibit Sales
+1 651 225 6938 or 800 319 9237

Sandy A. Tapp
Strategic Consultant, Advertising and Exhibit Sales
+1 651 225 6924 or 800 273 7305

International Contacts

Sue Ryan
IFAI Canada
+1 613 722 8796
Fax: +1 613.729.6206

Claude Levy-Rueff
IFAI Europe
+ (33) 143-068572
Fax: + (33) 1 43 06 85 72

Janet Lane
IFAI New Zealand
+ (64) 04 494 0005
Fax: + (64) 04 494 0006


Kikuko Tagawa

IFAI Japan
+ (81) 727 80 2803
Fax: + (81) 727 72 7376

Flora Xu

IFAI China
+ (86) 21 643 60 235
Fax: (86) 21 643 60 861













 

 

Where do I find...

IFAI LinkedIn 
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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:

Cover image 
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

Plan your advertising strategy now - view our print and web Media Guide.
 
 

 

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