Theodore “Ted” Wirtz, former president of the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA), passed away March 29 at the age of 81.
Wirtz headed INDA from 1996 until his retirement in 2004. Prior to INDA, he spent most of his professional career in sales, marketing, strategic planning and business development positions with Dexter Corp. (now part of Suominen Corp.) in Connecticut.
He was recognized with the INDA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004 for his contributions to the association, including modernizing technology, expanding corporate membership and increasing revenue, and adding new services, research and member communications.
Source: INDA