Conference Speakers

Wes Fisher

Director of Government Relations, INDA

BIOGRAPHY

Wes Fisher is the Director of Government Affairs at INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, where he leads the association's global and domestic government and regulatory affairs activities and manages strategic relationships with allied organizations, government officials, industry partners, and stakeholders in support of the nonwovens industry.

Prior to joining INDA in 2022, Wes held senior government affairs roles at the Pet Advocacy Network and the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA).

He received a bachelor’s degree in political science from James Madison University, is a member of the Board of Directors of the Washington Area State Relations Group (WASRG) and was appointed by the Governor of Virginia to serve on the Virginia Rare Disease Council. In 2023 he was honored as a Top Lobbyist by the National Institute of Lobbying and Ethics and the Advocacy Association.

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Sustainability and Circularity in Filtration

The COVID-19 pandemic brought knowledge of filtration media into the public sphere. With this has come an increase in legislative and regulatory proposals at the state and federal level in the United States. Proposals have included increased air and water quality standards, and testing, as well as tax credits for the upgrading of HVAC upgrades that increase indoor air quality. INDA director of government affairs Wes Fisher will discuss the legislative and regulatory landscape impacting the filtration industry and opportunities for industry members to weigh in with government officials.

Panelist

Our panelists will discuss sustainable filtration innovations, focusing on circularity, advanced materials, and eco-friendly practices. Topics will include new government regulations, cutting-edge filtration technologies and the impact of improved filter media on performance and sustainability