MAJOR USA TEXTILE ASSOCIATIONS ANNOUNCE MERGER
March 1st, 2018
THE US textile industry will have “a stronger single voice” following the merger of two major trade associations, its supporters have claimed.
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) will merge with the American Fiber Manufacturers’ Association (AFMA) on April 1, with the aim of strengthening lobbying for 550,000 US textile sector workers.
The newly merged organisation will retain the NCTO title and current NCTO president and CEO, Auggie Tantillo, will continue in that role heading the Washington DC-based association.
The move follows the ...
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