On October 20, China Nonwovens and Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA） successfully held the Fifth Member Congress and the celebration ceremony of its 20th anniversary in Beijing.

The Congress reviewed and approved the report of the Fourth Council, and elected the Fifth Council. Ms. Li Guimei was elected as the President of CNITA. Zhu Xiusen, Duan Shoujiang, and Ji Jianbing were elected as the Vice-president, Li Yuhao was elected as the Chief-engineer, and Zhu Xiusen concurrently served as the Secretary-general. The first session of Board of Supervisors was also established. Mr. Li Lingshen, Ex-president of CNITA was elected as the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.

Ms. Li Guimei, President of CNITA

"In the past 10 years, under the leadership of Mr. Li Lingshen, CNITA has made remarkable achievements, and the number of member companies reached more than 900. Now the baton of CNITA is passed to me. I will take on the responsibility of safeguarding the interests of the industry, meeting the needs of member companies, and promoting the development of the industry. I will work with all my colleagues to promote the high-quality development of the industrial textile industry through our innovative work and services." the newly elected President Li Guimei said.

Mr. Li Lingshen, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors

"The newly elected Board of Directors marks that CNITA has entered a new stage. The team of officers are composed of outstanding persons. It is a team that is completely trustworthy." Li Lingshen said. In addition, He reviewed his experience as the President of CNITA in the past ten years, shared his thoughts and insights, and suggested that the industry should adhere to the perspective of globalization in the future to form an industrial ecosystem that is interconnected, high-efficient and synergistic with application fields.

CNITA team

After the Congress, a celebration ceremony for the 20th anniversary of the  founding of CNITA was held. Many congratulatory messages and blessing videos were received from China National Apparel and Textile Council (CNATC), Chinese Academy of Engineering, INDA, IFAI, EDANA, IGS, INWA and other associations. The commemorative book of forging ahead 20 years was released, and video of 20-year development history and achievements of China industrial textiles was played on the ceremony.

Mr. Dave Rousse, President of INDA

"20-year continuous service to this fast-growing industry is noteworthy and evidence of the value CNITA provides. From the organization of trade shows and conferences to the compilation of industry statistics to the outreach to global partners such as with us, CNITA and its leadership have responsibly led the growth and success of nonwovens in China and beyond. We applaud your accomplishments to date, and wish you continued success as you start your second twenty years." Dave Rousse, the President of INDA, said in his congratulatory speech.

Meritorious Figures, from left to right: Yao Mu, Sun Jinliang, Yu Jianyong

On the ceremony, Meritorious Figures of China's Industrial Textiles Industry were announced. Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering Sun Jinliang, Yao Mu and Yu Jianyong won the honor of Meritorious Figures.

About CNITA

CNITA, China Nonwovens & Industrial Textiles Association, serves 900+ member companies in the nonwovens, industrial textiles, and related industries doing business in China or in the world. Since 2001, CNITA has provided a comprehensive range of services with networking events, educational courses, market data, consultancy, information, publicity, etc. to help members succeed. The main mission of CNITA is to preserve the rights and interests of its members, serve as a bridge between government and companies, promote technological progress and industry development.