On September 12, 2022, Zane Vogel, President and CEO of Spiritus Systems, was elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for ATA’s (Advanced Textile Association) Military Advisory Board where he will work towards the continued success of companies that produce Berry Amendment compliant products, and other domestic textile manufacturing efforts for the United States Military.
The ATA (formerly IFAI, Industrial Fabrics Association International) is a not-for-profit trade association comprised of member companies representing the international specialty fabrics marketplace with products that range across a broad spectrum of specialty fabrics. These include fibers, fabrics, end products, equipment, and hardware. ATA is the largest, most comprehensive trade association serving this industry.
“Spiritus Systems has been a member of the ATA (formerly IFAI) for several years and we have seen first-hand the impact this organization, who represents mills, converters, finishers, and cut and sew manufacturers, can have on our industry and the members within it. Today, the American textiles industry faces challenges from increased global influences to technological manufacturing and material science advancements. More than ever, the Berry Amendment, Buy American Act, and domestic consumer consciousness bolster the need for high-quality, American-Made goods. Our industry must continue to adapt and grow, continually becoming more agile and better suited to respond to the market’s needs. The ATA Military Division represents the full breadth of the tactical equipment industry, and it will be an honor to advocate for the needs of our Military Division members during my tenure as we look to the future of American textile manufacturing.”
-Zane Vogel
ATA Advisory Board Directors are carefully selected to provide a wide spectrum of experience with association or industry issues. Spiritus Systems’ deep commitment to Advancing Freedom through the production of high-quality tactical textile products for the American Warfighter will be a valuable addition to ATA’s assets as a resource to the American textile Industry.
Zane will be available October 11-13 to meet and discuss needs of the ATA Military Division members during the upcoming IFAI EXPO 2022 in Charlotte, NC.