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Paul Viveiros to Vice President
National Nonwovens has promoted Paul Viveiros to vice president—customer relations. Mr. Viveiros was previously appointed customer service manager in 2001. He immediately focused on teamwork with the ability to work together toward a common vis…11.30.-1
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Adult Incontinence
Pantex International hires General Manager
Pantex International is pleased to announce the hiring of Prelo Hood as general manager of Pantex MENA in the United Arab Emirates effective July 15. Mr. Hood is originally from Greenville, SC and comes to Pantex with more than 12 years of exper…11.30.-1
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New President and CEO of NatureWorks LLC
Marc Verbruggen has been named the new president and CEO of NatureWorks LLC. Mr. Verbruggen replaces Dennis McGrew, who had held the post since 2006. Mr. McGrew will remain with the company in an advisory capacity. Mr. Verbruggen comes to NatureWorks…11.30.-1
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EBM Techniek
EBM Techniek has recently appointed Eric van den Dijssel manager sales. He will be responsible for the global sales and marketing business of all of EBM Techniek products. With years of experience in the automatic handling and packaging industry, Mr.…11.30.-1
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K-C Names Chief Strategy Officer
Christian Brickman joined Kimberly-Clark Sept. 1 as chief strategy officer, reporting to chairman and CEO Thomas Falk. In this position, Mr. Brickman will lead the development and monitoring of the company's strategic plans and processes to enha…11.30.-1
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CEO of Ahlstrom Corporation
Jan Lång has been named president and CEO of Ahlstrom Corporation. He will take over the responsibility effective January 1, 2009. Mr. Lång joins Ahlstrom from the position of president and CEO of Uponor Corporation where he has worked…11.30.-1
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President of Worldwide Automotive Business
Lydall has hired Joseph Wilsted as president of its worldwide automotive business. Mr. Wilsted comes to Lydall with more than 25 years of manufacturing and finance experience. He has a strong background in lean manufacturing and technology-driven so…11.30.-1
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General Manager of Italian Hygiene Machinery Company
Giampiero De Angelis, former sales director of Fameccanica.Data S.p.A., has been named general manager of the Italian hygiene machinery company. He reports to Carlo Bianco, member of the board and executive committee of the company. Mr. De Angelis jo…11.30.-1
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Ron Schmidt Promoted
Ron Schmidt, formerly director of OEM sales for Maxcess International, has been promoted to vice president market development, North America and export. In his new role, Mr. Schmidt will lead the effort to expand the company's business in existing as…11.30.-1
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Airlaid
New CEO For Danish Airlaid
Danish Airlaid Technology A/S has appointed Ronnie Andersson its new CEO. Mr. Andersson will take over the position from Lars Laursen who will continue at Danish Airlaid Technology as COO with a focus on production and technical and technological dev…11.30.-1
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Janet Reed has joined Cotton Incorporated
Janet Reed has joined Cotton Incorporated in the new position of associate director of Environmental Research, reporting to Kater Hake, vice president of Agricultural Research. At Cotton Incorporated, Ms. Reed will be the focal point for th…11.30.-1
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Fibers
Chief executive officer of Performance Fibers
Richard Brown has been named chief executive officer of Performance Fibers, a supplier of fibers, fabrics and advanced materials and an affiliated portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Mr. Brown, who is a 23-year veteran of the chemicals an…11.30.-1
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Construction | Machinery and Equipment
General manager of Fleissner GmbH in Egelsbach, Germany
Effective July 1, Dieter Zenker was appointed general manager of Fleissner GmbH in Egelsbach, Germany. He will share executive functions with Hans-Georg Buckel while being primarily in charge of the company's technical management. Dr. Zenker joi…11.30.-1
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NDC Infrared Engineeringhas appointed Danut Dragoi senior scientist
In an ongoing commitment to providing the best possible customer care, NDC Infrared Engineering has appointed Vince Tabone director of customer care in The Americas. Mr. Tabone will oversee customer care operations in the Irwindale, CA headquarters…11.30.-1
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President and COO of Maxcess International
Marcel Hage has been promoted to president and COO of Maxcess International, a supplier of engineered products to the web handling industry and parent company of Fife, MAGPOWR and Tidland. In his expanded role, Mr. Hage will provide leadership for Ma…11.30.-1
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Parkinson Technologies' strategic plan that is driving record growth
Parkinson Technologies has recently added new employees, made management promotions and changed the company's operational structure as a part of a strategic plan that is driving record growth. "Our plan is to achieve solid, sustainable growth and we'…11.30.-1
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Thrace-Linq Adds Customer Service Manager
Thrace-Linq has expanded its customer service department to meet the needs of the growing geotextiles market. Donald O'Callaghan has joined the company as customer service manager; he will be responsible for managing the customer service department,…11.30.-1
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NDC Infrared Engineering has appointed Danut Dragoi senior scientist
NDC Infrared Engineering has appointed Robert Szepvolgyi director of customer care Asia. Based in Singapore, he will be responsible for all customer care activities in both the Asian and Japanese arenas. In his new role, Mr. Szepvolgyi…11.30.-1
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The Lubrizol Corporation has initiated several management changes
The Lubrizol Corporation has initiated several management changes designed to better support the company's business objectives that include driving organic growth, strengthening the product portfolio and improving profitability. The newly appointed l…11.30.-1
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SCA Reorganizes Management Team
SCA recently made several key changes in the management of its hygiene operation. Thomas Wulkan, current president SCA Americas, has been appointed new president personal care Europe. He will succeed Rijk Schipper who will leave this position. Sune L…11.30.-1
