TEXbase CEO to Present at AAFA Product Safety and Compliance Program

BOZEMAN, Mo., Jan. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --  www.TEXbase.com TEXbase, a leading provider of web-based compliance, quality and materials management software solutions for brands, retailers and consumer product companies, today announced Wayne Huyard, CEO, TEXbase will present at the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) Product Safety and Compliance Exhibition on January 29, 2014 in Marina del Rey, California.

The exhibition will address a range of industry challenges including the impact of California Safer Consumer Products Regulation, Proposition 65 and CPSIA testing and certification rules.

Wayne Huyard will be joined by TEXbase client, Laura Wittman, Vice President Corporate Compliance and Human Rights, The Jones Group, to present perspectives on how the power of technology is converging with the dynamically evolving global compliance landscape.  The pressures and requirements related to product and supply chain compliance are mounting, and this program will chart positive steps forward.

The AAFA is an advocate for over 1000 brands and 425 companies from the U.S. apparel and footwear industry. Annually, the AAFA hosts seminars, programs and events to educate, advocate and advance solutions to key issues and trends facing the industry.  As an elite sponsor and partner, TEXbase will collaborate with the AAFA and its members to achieve advancements in the areas of product quality management, compliance and supply chain transparency.

Supporting Quote
Ron McMurtrie, CMO, TEXbase
"2013 was a year of increased compliance requirements, product quality issues and factory and labor safety challenges. This program enables TEXbase to partner with the AAFA and its members and share our perspective on the important influence of technology for product safety and compliance surety across the apparel, footwear and consumer products industries."

About TEXbase
TEXbase provides Product Integrity Management software solutions that revolutionize quality data management, supplier collaboration and product compliance.  TEXbase data management and collaboration solutions deliver improved quality, speed and cost for brands and retailers in the apparel, footwear, home textiles and consumer products industries.  TEXbase, a pioneer in web-based business solutions and collaboration platforms that unite brands, retailers, suppliers and testing labs, provides benefits that span the full product development and supply chain continuum, from concept to compliance. For additional information, please visit www.TEXbase.com.

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