Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry, (TAPPI), is the leading technical association for the worldwide pulp, paper, and converting industry. Founded in 1915, TAPPI has grown into the world's largest professional association serving the pulp, paper, and converting industries. TAPPI's 23,000 individual members look to the association for information, education, and knowledge-sharing opportunities. www.tappi.org

International Nonwovens & Disposables Association, (INDA), The association of the Nonwovens Fabric Industry serves its members by providing a forum in which common problems facing the industry can be addressed and resolved. Through collaborative efforts, members can be effectively heard on issues affecting their industry. To learn more about Nonwovens visit www.inda.org

Battery Council International, (BCI), is a not for profit organization with the mission to promote the interest of the international battery industry. www.batterycouncil.org

American Filtration & Separations Society, (AFS), is a technical educational nonprofit organization started in 1987 to provide a forum for exchange of information among engineers, scientists, and technologists in all areas of the fluid/particle separation field. www.afssociety.org

Independent Battery Manufacturers Association, (IBMA^®), consists of U.S. and overseas lead-acid battery manufacturers and suppliers to the battery manufacturing industry. IBMA is a not for profit organization that exists to advance the technical science of the manufacture of lead-acid batteries; to promote and develop standards of quality; to aid in sound business practices; to help members in advertising and sales promotion; to safeguard standards of honor, integrity and courtesy among members and to encourage and facilitate a better and cordial relationship with the general public. www.thebatteryman.com

Advanced Automotive Batteries, (AAB), is a consulting firm providing up-to-date technical and marketing information on the rapidly growing advanced automotive battery market. www.advancedautobat.com