08.28.07
Roll goods producer Lydall Inc., Manchester, CT, has named Dale Barnhart its new president and chief executive, replacing current CEO David Freeman, who is retiring. Mr. Barnhart, who joined the company on August 27, served as CEO of Synventive Molding Solutions since 2004. Mr. Freeman, who came out of retirement to take the company's top post in 2003, plans to remain with Lydall until October.