SDL Atlas Inc., Rock Hill, S.C., has appointed Sean Thornton sales representative, New York City and Middle Atlantic region; and Dan Williams sales representative, Canada.

France-based NSC nonwoven (Asselin-Thibeau), has named Johannes Haep CEO.

Erhardt + Leimer Inc., Duncan, S.C., has named Jeff Davis technical salesperson, Southeast; and Michael Smith carpet manufacturers representative in South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia.

Valdese, N.C.-based Valdese Weavers LLC has appointed Kim L. Grimsley design director and marketing manager, Circa 1801 Division.


Rieter Holding AG, Switzerland, has elected Michael Pieper, Franke Group; T his E. Schneider, Forbo Group; Hans-Peter Schwald, Staiger, Schwald & Partner Lawyers; and Peter Spuhler, Stadler Rail AG, to its Board of Directors.

Maidenform Brands Inc., Iselin, N.J., has named Nanci Prado executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.

Fayetteville, N.C.-based M.J. Soffe LLC has named Ron Wagenseil executive vice president of sales.

Dyneon LLC, Oakdale, Minn., has appointed Robert M. Moore US business director and Dawn McArthur national sales manager.

Carthage, Miss.-based Polyester Fibers LLC has named Thomas G. Wood president.

The National Textile Association (NTA),  Boston, has elected Roger Berkley chairman for 2009-2010. NTA also has promoted Hardy Poole to vice president, regulatory and technical affairs; and David Trumball to vice president, international trade.

May/June 2009