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Hingham Resident Talks "Made in America" at Charlotte, NC Textile Conference
New Balance VP of Public Affairs Matt LeBretton keynote speaker at SYFA Fall Conference

Recently, Matt LeBretton, Vice President of Public Affairs for New Balance, gave a keynote presentation at this year’s Synthetic Yarn and Fiber Association Fall Conference about how New Balance Athletic Shoes, Inc. of Boston, Mass. bucked trends to become a global industry leader in athletic footwear by staying committed to making shoes in America.
The conference – “Increasing Opportunities … What’s New In Textiles” – took place October 2-3, 2014 at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Charlotte, NC.
New Balance, which owns and operates five footwear factories in New England, is the maker of the 950v2, an athletic shoe that is 100 percent Made in the USA and meets all of the statutory requirements of the Berry Amendment.
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LeBretton, a Hingham resident, also spoke about New Balance’s business outlook regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, speed to market, Made in the USA, and direct to consumer marketing. LeBretton has worked in the Massachusetts legislature, the US Congress, the Office of the Governor and for numerous campaigns and political organizations.