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Martyn Davis, President of Sellars Nonwovens, received the inaugural Industry Advocate of the Year award from INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. The award recognizes Davis’ support for INDA’s advocacy agenda, which has focused recently on The Federal WIPPES Bill, continuation of the USMCA trade treaty, and a more appropriate application of U.S. tariffs for the industry.

“I am both humbled and honored to receive this recognition from the industry that I love and have served over many decades,” says Davis. “When our industry does well, all stakeholders—both personally and financially—have improved opportunities to do well. I am proud to serve alongside so many friends and advocates who make our industry successful.”

Davis has led Sellars Nonwovens for the past 17 years and serves on the Sellars' board. Prior to his role as President, he served as Chief Technology Officer for five years.

He is also a founding board member of the Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA), a non-profit dedicated to consumer education focused on what should and should not be flushed. Through its #FlushSmart campaign, RFA's goal is to change consumer behavior to help reduce damage to the nation's wastewater systems caused by materials that should not be flushed.

“INDA was pleased to award its inaugural Industry Advocate award to Martyn Davis of Sellars," shares Wes Fisher, INDA Director of Government Relations. "Martyn has been a stalwart supporter of the nonwovens industry for decades and has gone above and beyond in his support for the industry’s advocacy efforts, particularly in supporting our efforts on wipes advocacy and the 2023 California Collection study.”