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News Updates about SPESA, its Members, and Trade & Government

The State of Our Union
SPESA's annual State of the Union address
Mar 18, 2024

SPESA Sets Its Sights on the West Coast for 2024 Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference
Press Release | For the first time ever, SPESA will host its Advancements Conference in Los Angeles, California. In partnership with the...
Dec 20, 2023

SPESA Member Announcement: 2024 Advancements Conference Call for Speakers
Member Announcement | This is an invitation for SPESA members to share news and insights about advanced technologies and product...
Nov 15, 2023

News Coverage | 38th World Fashion Convention
News Compilation | Last week, SPESA and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) jointly hosted the 38th World Fashion Convention in...
Nov 2, 2023

SPESA Welcomes New Board Member, Announces New Officer Slate, and Presents Member Emeritus Awards
Press Release | During its recent Annual Business Meeting, the Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) announced the...
Oct 31, 2023

38th World Fashion Convention | Speaker & Sponsor News (October 18)
By SPESA | Later this month, SPESA and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) will jointly host the 38th World Fashion Convention...
Oct 18, 2023

IAF and SPESA Prepare Speaker Line-Up for 38th World Fashion Convention
Press Release The International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) are...
Jul 13, 2023

Ahead of the FUTURE with Methods Workshop International, LLC
By SPESA | Earlier this year, Methods Workshop LLC announced that its President and CEO, John Stern, would retire after more than 40...
Jul 5, 2023

Tom Glaser to Join as Keynote Speaker at 38th World Fashion Convention this October in Philadelphia
Press Release | IAF and SPESA are excited to announce today that Mr. Tom Glaser will join as a keynote speaker at the upcoming 38th World...
Jun 11, 2023

SPESA Members Exhibiting at Texprocess Americas
By SPESA Texprocess Americas 2023 is right around the corner! After years of upheaval, this is THE year for the sewn products industry to...
May 3, 2023

Learn More About Training Takes Time at Texprocess Americas
By SPESA | As we've shared, the 2023 edition of Texprocess Americas will be launching an entirely new, first-of-its-kind show floor...
May 3, 2023

What You Missed in San Juan - 2023 SPESA Executive Conference Recap
By SPESA | At the end of March, SPESA and many of our favorite sewn products industry colleagues traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico, for...
Apr 19, 2023

Texprocess Americas Exhibitors Eligible for New Industry Innovation Awards
By SPESA | For the first time, this year's Texprocess Americas and Techtextil North America shows will feature awards honoring the...
Apr 19, 2023

Western Hemisphere Manufacturers Share Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions
Michael Penchansky, CGS, Inc. | SPESA Executive Conference Panel Discusses Collaboration, Technology, Workforce, and Sustainability...
Apr 5, 2023

Registration for the 38th World Fashion Convention Now Open!
Press Release | IAF and SPESA are proud to announce that the registration for the 38th World Fashion Convention to be held October 22-25...
Mar 21, 2023

Texprocess Americas 2023 to Feature First-of-Its-Kind Show Floor Training Program
Press Release | SPESA announced plans for an entirely new, first-of-its-kind show floor training program that will launch at the upcoming...
Mar 15, 2023

SPESA Member Spotlight: AETAS Corporation
By SPESA | Meet SPESA's new member AETAS Corporation. This company, headquartered in Zhejiang with U.S. operations in Pennsylvania, is...
Mar 15, 2023

2023 SPESA State of the Union
By SPESA | Embarking on our fifth year managing this association, it continues to be an honor to serve you and the sewn products industry...
Feb 9, 2023

SPESA to Host 2023 Executive Conference in Puerto Rico
Just Style | SPESA will host its annual executive conference on 30 to 31 March 2021 in Puerto Rico to highlight the strengths of Latin...
Jan 30, 2023

SPESA to Host 2023 Executive Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, March 30 & 31, 2023
Press Release | SPESA will host its annual Executive Conference Thursday, March 30, and Friday, March 31, at the iconic Caribe Hilton...
Jan 18, 2023
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