Meridian Specialty Yarn Group Names Keith Horn Vice President Of Manufacturing
Valdese, N.C.-based Meridian Specialty Yarn Group Inc. has named Keith Horn vice president of manufacturing for its Ranlo Plant. Horn brings more than 30 years of worsted-wool spinning experience and will lead manufacturing operations, with emphasis on operational performance and consistent product quality.
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RefrigiWear Names Jim Dugan CEO
Dahlonega, Ga.-based RefrigiWear has appointed Jim Dugan CEO. Dugan brings more than 25 years of leadership experience, recently serving as chief revenue officer at Galls. He will lead RefrigiWear and its European brands: FlexiTog®, Fortdress®, Cold Tex®, Tessuto® and Goldfreeze®. Former CEO Ryan Silberman remains on RefrigiWear’s board.
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Marcia Weiss Appointed Dean At Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia-based Thomas Jefferson University has appointed Marcia Weiss, MFA, dean of its newly-formed College of Fashion and Textiles. Weiss previously served as interim dean and brings 19 years experience from Burlington Industries, as vice president of design for the House Fabrics Division.
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Schotex Global Names Jennifer Ryan Head Of Sales, North America
Hong Kong-based Schotex Global Co. Ltd. has appointed Jennifer Ryan head of sales for North America. Ryan brings 35 years textile-market experience, including more than 20 with Schoeller Textil AG. She will lead North American sales, active-lifestyle and fashion-apparel markets.
Champion Thread Appoints John GiordanoSenior Sales Director
Gastonia, N.C.-based Champion Thread Co. has appointed John Giordano senior sales director, a newly created role. Giordano brings more than 50 years of industrial sewing-thread sales and marketing experience, and will lead the company’s national-account and wholesale-distribution initiatives to expand market reach and strengthen customer partnerships.
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Mario Jorge Machado Re-Elected EURATEX President
Brussels-based EURATEX has re-elected Mario Jorge Machado as president. Machado, who holds a degree in production polymer engineering from the University of Minho, will focus on improving textile-industry competitiveness, establishing a level playing field for products sold in Europe, and supporting companies through green and digital transitions. “Europe must decarbonize its industry, not deindustrialize it,” Machado said.
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bluesign Appoints Hanane Taidi CEO
Baar, Switzerland-based bluesign has appointed Hanane Taidi CEO. Taidi brings more than 20 years of global leadership in sustainability, public affairs and strategic communications and most recently served as director general of TIC Council. She will focus on expanding access to verified data, strengthening System Partner collaboration and translating evolving regulatory requirements into practical solutions for brands and manufacturers.
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National Safety Apparel Appoints Michael Enright CEO
Cleveland-based National Safety Apparel has appointed Michael Enright CEO, succeeding Chuck Grossman Jr., who will become vice chairman after nearly 30 years leading the company. Enright brings more than 30 years of protective-clothing market experience and has served as NSA president for five years. Grossman will remain involved in mergers and acquisitions and strategic-growth initiatives.
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Lenzing Appoints Georg Kasperkovitz CEO
Lenzing, Austria-based Lenzing AG has appointed Georg Kasperkovitz CEO, effective June 1. Kasperkovitz will retain his role as chief operations officer and lead the company’s fiber production, sales, supply chain and human resources functions. A board member since June 2025, he succeeds to a three-year CEO mandate running through May 31, 2029.
