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James Robinson Joins Huhtamaki Films Global
October 1, 2009
Huhtamaki Films Global has appointed James Robinson to the position of senior business development manager. Mr. Robinson previously served as business development & technical director for Mondi. He will take the lead to expand and develop the Films G…
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Stoller Named Executive Chairman
September 1, 2009
Rieter Holding Ltd. has elected its chairman Erwin Stoller as executive chairman. The heads of both operating divisions of Rieter, Textile Systems and Automotive Systems, and the head of the Corporate Center will report directly to Mr. Stoller. This…
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Accuweb Gains New Rep
September 1, 2009
John Pritchard has rejoined AccuWeb as the Mid Atlantic territory representative, covering New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and West Virginia. Pritchard previously worked for AccuWeb as a territory manager. He has over 30 years of experi…
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Fischer Expands Role At Elsner
September 1, 2009
Elsner Engineering Works has named Larry Fischer sales manager for the Americas. Mr. Fischer was formerly regional sales manager for Elsner. In his new capacity, he will have sales responsibility for the northeastern and mid-western U.S. as well as M…
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Procter & Gamble has made two key changes in its executive lineup
August 1, 2009
Procter & Gamble has made two key changes in its executive lineup. In the first, Charlotte Otto, global external relations officer, will retire effective February 15, 2010, after 33 years of service and 13 years as head of external relations. She wil…
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Ahlstrom Corporation has made an important change to its executive team
August 1, 2009
Ahlstrom Corporation has made an important change to its executive team. Senior vice president Paul Marold, who is responsible for Ahlstrom’s Advanced Nonwovens business area, has elected to resign from Ahlstrom’s service in order to pursue other…
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Michael Burke has been named a senior vice president and CFO of Albany International
August 1, 2009
Michael Burke has been named a senior vice president and CFO of Albany International. He succeeds Michael Nahl, executive vice president and CFO, who is retiring after a 27-year career with the company. Previously Mr. Burke served as executive vice p…
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EDANA has appointed a new Board of Governors
August 1, 2009
EDANA, the association serving the nonwovens and related industries, has appointed a new Board of Governors. Incoming chairman Kenneth Strassner of Kimberly Clark will take over from Gerd Ries of Johnson & Johnson, who has accepted the position of…
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TAPPI has appointed Simona Marcellus director of marketing
August 1, 2009
TAPPI has appointed Simona Marcellus director of marketing. Ms. Marcellus will direct the development of an integrated marketing strategy for TAPPI products, creating unified outreach programs for membership, events and publications. She will also…
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EDANA has appointed Patricia Featherstone to the board of governors
July 1, 2009
At its Annual General Meeting, EDANA, the international association serving the nonwovens and related industries, has appointed Patricia Featherstone to the board of governors. As head of RKW’s Strategic Hygiene and Medical business unit and the jo…
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Fiberweb has named Steve Dryden a non-executive director of the company
July 1, 2009
Fiberweb has named Steve Dryden a non-executive director of the company, effective June 1, 2009. Mr. Dryden has been the group finance director of DS Smith since April 2008. Prior to this, he was finance director of Filtrona and has also held senior…
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KAPCO Converted Products has made two recent additions to its staff
July 1, 2009
Kent, Ohio-based KAPCO Converted Products has made two recent additions to its staff. First, the company welcomes Nick Briggs, senior account representative. Mr. Briggs will be responsible for the eastern and southern regions of the U.S. He has 10 y…
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Wolfgang Plasser has been appointed vice president Nonwoven Fibers by Lenzing Fibers
July 1, 2009
Wolfgang Plasser has been appointed vice president Nonwoven Fibers by Lenzing Fibers. As former managing director of Lenzing Plastics, he will take over the nonwovens business unit by July 1. Robert Gregan, who had previously managed Nonwoven Fibers,…
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RKW SE has relieved Werner Feistkorn of his position as chairman and CEO of the executive management board
July 1, 2009
RKW SE has relieved Werner Feistkorn of his position as chairman and CEO of the executive management board of the company with immediate effect. Roland Roth, who has been a member of the executive management board of RKW for many years, takes over th…
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Trevira GmbH has announced that Hemant Sharma ceased to be managing director
July 1, 2009
Trevira GmbH has announced that Hemant Sharma ceased to be managing director effective in May. Hemant Sharma had taken up this position in September 2004. Trevira GmbH will now be headed by Elke Bäuerle as sole managing director. who joined Trevira…
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