Delegates Complete ICA’s Sold-Out “Complete Cotton” Program
May 16, 2012 
Thirty eight international delegates from all sectors of the cotton industry have successfully completed the International Cotton Association’s (ICA) annual training program, Complete Cotton.
Complete Cotton took place in Liverpool, England, from April 23 through May 2. Developed specifically for industry professionals, the training provided delegates with an opportunity to learn about the complexities of the cotton industry from some of the world’s leading professionals. With 18 training modules administered by 20 industry experts, Complete Cotton delivered an insight into every aspect of the cotton supply chain – from cotton production through spinning, and everything in between.
“I attended [the training program] because I am fairly new to cotton and I want to develop a complete understanding of the cotton value chain,” said David T. Machingaidze, a ginner and managing director at The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe. “It has also been fantastic to meet a lot of new people and establish new trading networks.”
Speaking after the event, Kai Hughes, ICA managing director, explained: “We were overwhelmed by the response and are delighted that the training is as popular as ever. Complete Cotton is very unique and it remains one of the industry’s major training programs. The presenters that take part are some of the most respected names in cotton – such as Jagdish Parihar (Olam International), Andrew Macdonald (ITMF), Mohit Shah (Gill & Co.), and Peter Egli (Plexus Cotton). Our thanks go to all of them for contributing their time and expertise.”
During the training the delegates also got the chance to network, socialize and take in the sights of Liverpool. They attended a number of specially sponsored events, including dinner at the Maritime Museum – at Liverpool’s UNESCO waterfront site, a trip to Anfield (home to Liverpool Football Club) and a visit to Quarry Bank Mill, founded in 1784 and now restored as a fully working cotton mill and museum.
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