Just as we did two years ago, a delegation was once again sent to the business equivalent of speed dating at the Citext in Troyes, France. With around 200 participants at Citext, we took the opportunity to find out more about the production of technical textiles in France, to meet the movers and shakers and to introduce them to our product range. Alongside the business meetings (each one being restricted to a maximum of 40 minutes), there was also a general and an evening programme which included sampling French cuisine. This provided a nice atmosphere in which to network. Through our participation, we hope to strengthen our business relationships in France and to therefore increase our presence in the French market.