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Universal Fiber Systems hires Phil Harmon as president

09 Sep '16
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Universal Fiber Systems, LLC, a global leader in the production of high quality, solution-dyed synthetic filament-based fibres for the flooring, transportation, and industrial fibres industries, which consists of two operating units; Universal Fibers, Inc. and Premiere Fibers, Inc., has appointed Phil Harmon as president of Universal Fibers, Inc.

The business executive will join Universal Fibers on September 6, 2016 and will be based at its world headquarters in Bristol, Virginia. Harmon will report directly to R. Marcus Ammen, CEO of Universal Fiber Systems, LLC.

Phil has over 20 years of experience in leading teams and businesses that are focused on the development, production, and marketing of highly engineered fabrics. During that time, he has demonstrated success in growing organisations by building a strong alignment between customer, product development, and manufacturing to deliver new and innovative solutions across multiple markets. Equally important, he has a strong track record of leading his organisations in continuous improvement efforts in the key areas of safety, quality and service to the customer.

Ammen said, “As global producers of high quality, solution-dyed synthetic filament-based fibres, Universal Fibers is a complex business serving multiple segments including flooring, transportation, medical, and industrial fibres. Phil understands these complexities and we are thrilled to welcome him to our leadership team. Phil's experience in the production of highly technical products as well as his considerable leadership qualities, make him the perfect fit to lead Universal Fibers in support of our continued growth and diversification strategy.”

As president of Universal Fibers, Phil Harmon will assume the position formerly held by Marc Ammen who will continue in his current role as CEO of Universal Fiber Systems, LLC. (GK)

Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India

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