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Michelle Gass assumes role of Levi Strauss & Co. president, CEO
January 31st, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) announced that Michelle Gass has assumed the role of president and CEO. Gass follows Chip Bergh, who served as the company’s president and CEO for the previous 12.5 years. Gass brings extensive retail and omnichannel experience to LS&Co.’s top job and is expected to drive a strategic vision focused on […]
SEAMS announces 2024 board of directors
January 30th, 2024
SEAMS, a national association for the U.S. sewn products industry, has announced the new membership election for the board of directors 2024 calendar year. “While the demand for ‘Made in America’ products continues to increase, so do the challenges we face. The SEAMS 2024 board of directors looks to continue its support of our members […]
Mimaki Europe announces appointment of new managing director
January 29th, 2024
Pictured is Takao Terashima, Mimaki Europe's new managing director. Mimaki Europe, a manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting technologies with headquarters in Diemen, Netherlands, has announced the appointment of Takao Terashima as the new managing director. Starting his career in Mimaki in 1997 as part of the research and development department, Terashima has developed expertise […]
HEYtex USA names Mitch Sanner as new CEO
January 26th, 2024
HEYtex USA announced that effective immediately, Mitch Sanner will succeed Mike Melton as the company’s CEO as Melton begins to shift to retirement. Melton will stay on for the next year and report to Sanner. Additionally, Randy Kesterson will begin working at HEYtex USA as interim COO. Sanner has more than 30 years of experience […]
Tranzonic names Joe Vitale chief corporate development officer
January 25th, 2024
The Tranzonic Companies, a manufacturer of personal care and protection, contamination control and cleaning products, has named Joe Vitale to the newly created role of chief corporate development officer. Vitale will provide strategic direction and leadership as the business expands through acquisitions, investments and partnerships, and will collaborate with executive leadership on company strategy. Vitale’s […]
DORNIER: Peter D. Dornier to join supervisory board, Andreas Kueckelmann to succeed Dornier on board of management
January 24th, 2024
From left to right: Andreas Kueckelmann, Peter D. Dornier and Franz-Peter Matheis. After 35 years in the company, including 25 years as managing director, Peter D. Dornier will hand over the operational management of Lindauer DORNIER GmbH on July 1, 2024 to join the supervisory board of the family-owned company. His successor as chairman of […]
In memoriam: Donald “Don” Michael Reinbolt
January 22nd, 2024
Former IFAI (now ATA) chairman Donald "Don" Michael Reinbolt of Temperance, MI, died at age 77 on Saturday, January 13, 2024. He was born on June 11, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, and was the son of Charles M. and Mary Katherine (Hartley) Reinbolt. He married his high school sweetheart from Woodward High School, Suzanne Loemker, […]
AATCC accepting nominations for board of directors
January 22nd, 2024
AATCC announced that the organization is accepting nominations for open positions on its 2025–2026 board of directors. Roles available include a president-elect and various interest group officers. AATCC members interested in nominating themselves or someone else to join the leadership team must submit nomination forms by March 31, 2024. The new board members will be […]
Haelixa appoints new CEO and board member
January 18th, 2024
Haelixa, a provider of physical traceability solutions, announced the appointment of a new CEO, Patrick Strumpf, and the addition of Stefan Karlen to the board of directors. Strumpf has over 20 years of experience in various manufacturing, distribution, and retail roles. “I am excited about the Haelixa traceability solution. It sets the highest standards and […]
SPESA to host Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference in Los Angeles
January 2nd, 2024
The Sewn Products Equipment and Suppliers of the Americas (SPESA) will host its Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, Calif., bringing together both suppliers and manufacturers to discuss current and emerging innovations in the sewn products industry, with a focus on efforts being made specifically in California. The conference will […]