Bert Truesdale, Senior Director of Dyeing and Finishing Technology for TenCate Protective Fabrics, will be delivering a keynote address at the 30th annual FLAME Conference in San Antonio, Texas, this May 19th through the 22nd. The FLAME Conference focuses on new advances in flame retardancy of polymeric materials. The conference is sponsored by BCC Research, a company that provides market research for clients looking to study new business opportunities.
Over the course of three days, the conference sessions will span the diverse field of FR coatings science, technology, design and manufacturing. The FLAME Conference is designed to keep professionals up to date on the latest industry and scientific advancements.
Mr. Truesdale will address the gathering on May 20th at 10:45 AM. His session will feature a discussion about processing inherently FR polymers.
A graduate of the Citadel, Bert Truesdale has been with TenCate Protective Fabrics for the past twenty years, and has held various roles in product development and innovation. He recently finished his tenure as President of the AATCC (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists) — a position which he has held for the past year.
Bert was promoted to Senior Director of Dyeing and Finishing Technology due to his vast experience in the field and his long tenure with TenCate Protective Fabrics.
TenCate Protective Fabrics has been at the cutting edge of technical textile technology for over 90 years with first to market inherently FR solutions. As a pioneering, innovative company, TenCate is proud to have stand out scientists like Bert Truesdale recognized as thought leaders in the industry. TenCate Protective Fabrics is committed to supporting ongoing research and continuing advancements in the field of flame resistant materials.
