The association purchased the publications from International Media Group Inc, based in Tempe, Arizona, US. The purchase price and terms were not disclosed.
Under leadership of the publisher Klaas De Waal, the well-respected industry publications have circulations of more than 8,000 domestic and international readers and have each served their readers for over three decades. Both are published six times a year in print and digital formats.
October and September 2018 issues of International Filtration News and International Fibre Journal
The acquisitions will expand INDA’s reach and relevance in the key markets the print and digital publications serve, with a particular emphasis on the filtration and separation segment as INDA launches its new FiltXpo event to be held in Chicago every 18 months starting 26-28 February 2020.
“International Filtration News (IFN) is a global communicator to the greater filtration industry and we will capitalise on its reach to expand INDA’s services to this fast-growing sector, as well as the visibility of INDA’s newly transformed FiltXpo events,” says Dave Rousse, president, INDA.
“IFN broadens our international reach into the filtration and separation space. We will invest and strengthen this platform as an influential communicator to the larger audience FiltXpo will appeal to.”
International Fibre Journal (IFJ) spotlights innovation and market successes in the areas of manmade fibres, technical textiles and nonwovens. It informs and unites engineered material producers, suppliers of machinery and equipment, and the buyers and end-users of fibres and yarns in more than 90 countries.
“Our IFJ growth plan aligns with the momentum of nonwovens in the wipes, geotextile and transportation vehicle sectors, and is well positioned to increase in value,” adds Rousse. “These two publications together serve two of the largest and fastest-growing sectors of INDA’s membership. Merging these into INDA enables us to provide an even greater value to our members and the overall industry.”
INDA will maintain the current editorial, journalist and sales staffs operating the two publications. De Waal will continue as publisher during an extended transition phase as INDA launches a search for a new, full-time publisher for both publications.
“The natural progression for International Fibre Journal and International Filtration News is to continue to serve the industry,” says De Waal. “I’m proud of the contributions we’ve made to the industry over the last 38 years. We’re pleased to pass ownership of these two publications to INDA as it serves the best interests of the industry and its future growth.”
International Filtration News reports on trends and changes within the filtration and separations industry, covering research and development, and commercialisation of manufacturing technologies to producers and end-users.
International Fibre Journal is an information source for global executive management, scientists, engineers and technical personnel within the manmade fibre, technical textile and nonwovens industries.
