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Words from SPESA Past Chairwoman, Nina McCormack
By Nina McCormack | Back in October, I passed the baton for SPESA’s Board Chair seat to my longtime colleague and friend Ed Gribbin...
Dec 15, 2021


‘We Learned, We Adapted’ SPESA Turns out ‘in Mass.’ for Executive Conference
By Devin Steele | As we continue to move past COVID-19, “Riding the Momentum” was an apropos theme for the Sewn Products Equipment &...
Dec 2, 2021


What You Missed in Boston - 2021 SPESA Executive Conference Recap
By SPESA | One month ago, we were in Boston reveling in all things lobster, fall weather, and the opportunity to reunite with friends and...
Nov 30, 2021


Trade & Policy Round-Up for November
By SPESA | A collection of stories related to trade and government policy that may impact the sewn products industry around the world...
Nov 17, 2021


Early Bird Registration has Opened for Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas 2022
Press Release | Visitor registration is now open for the next editions of Texprocess Americas and Techtextil North America...
Nov 17, 2021


SPESA Welcomes Two New Board Members, Announces New Officer Slate, and Board Class of 2024
By SPESA | Announced the induction of two new members to its Board of Directors, its incoming officers, and the Board class of 2024...
Nov 3, 2021


Looking Back to Boston
By SPESA | It was November 2019. The newly-minted SPESA team had just returned from its inaugural Executive Conference in New Orleans...
Nov 3, 2021


SPESA Executive Conference Agenda
By SPESA | Take a look at the just-released agenda for SPESA's upcoming Executive Conference in Boston, October 27 & 28...
Oct 20, 2021


SPESA Executive Conference | What You Can Expect
By SPESA | SPESA's Executive Conference, themed "Riding the Momentum", is three weeks away. Learn more about the agenda and topics to be...
Oct 6, 2021


Challenges and Opportunities in the Sewn Products Industry
By Cary Sherburne | he pandemic placed stress on most industries, but arguably one of the most affected was the sewn products industry...
Sep 27, 2021


Trade & Policy Round-Up for September
By SPESA | A collection of stories related to trade and government policy that may impact the sewn products industry around the world...
Sep 15, 2021


Techtextil North America Exceeds Expectations, Reunites the Industry
Press Release | The 2021 edition of Techtextil North America took place last month, August 23-25 at the Raleigh Convention Center in...
Sep 9, 2021


Where We Go From Here | An Advancements Conference Recap
By SPESA | Last week, SPESA hosted its 10th Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina...
Sep 1, 2021


SPESA to Host 2021 Executive Conference in Boston, MA October 27 & 28
Press Release | SPESA will host its annual Executive Conference Wednesday, Oct. 27 and Thursday, Oct. 28 at the historic Omni Parker...
Sep 1, 2021


‘It’s a Matter of Survival’: Home Industry Lays Out Path Ahead at SPESA
By Sourcing Journal | Jennifer Bringle of Sourcing Journal offers a recap of SPESA's Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies...
Aug 30, 2021


Senate Passes Infrastructure Plan - What You Need to Know
By SPESA | On August 10th, the U.S. Senate voted 69-30 in favor of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R.3684) — sweeping...
Aug 18, 2021


Trade & Policy Round-Up for August
By SPESA | A collection of stories related to trade and government policy that may impact the sewn products industry around the world...
Aug 18, 2021


SPESA, Members to Exhibit at Techtextil North America 2021 in Raleigh
By SPESA | The Sewn Products Equipment and Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA), along with two of its member companies, will be exhibiting...
Aug 18, 2021


SPESA Asks Answered
By SPESA | Last month, in Behind the Seams, we asked “Are you to ready to re-engage and attend live industry events?” 62% of respondents...
Aug 18, 2021


A Word From The Wise
By SPESA | In just three weeks, we’ll gather in Raleigh for SPESA’s 10th Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference...
Aug 4, 2021
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