2008/11/6 - Charlotte, NC

-DAK Americas LLC announced today that it is expanding its Fibers Business team supporting its North American Nonwovens market. In step with its recent increases in providing additional supply of Polyester Staple Fiber(PSF) for the Nonwovens market in North America, DAK Americas has enhanced its current Nonwovens Team with the addition of the following individuals. These individuals will join the current fibers commercial team in Charlotte, NC which consist of Jon McNaull, Jim Netzel, Ron Salati, Dave West and Robert Baldy.

Paul “Wayne” Proctor has joined DAK as a Senior Manager – Sales & Marketing and will be responsible for creating value and growth for DAK Americas in the Nonwovens market. Wayne has over 20 years experience in the manufacture and sale of polyester fibers. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Textile Technology from North Carolina State University. Prior to joining DAK, Wayne worked for Wellman, Inc as the Sales Director - Nonwoven Market.

Jesse “Bob” Fletcher has joined DAK as a Technical Marketing Representative and will responsible for Trade Leadership performance and service for DAK’s Polyester Staple Fiber offerings to the industry. Bob has over 25 years experience in the polyester fiber industry. Bob holds a Bachelor of Science and Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Prior to joining DAK, Bob worked for Wellman, Inc as the Senior Technical Service Representative.

Keith Jaillette has joined DAK in the position of Technical Marketing Representative and will be responsible for establishing DAK Americas as the preferred trade leader for Textile polyester products in the Americas. Keith has over 10 years of experience as a Technical Services Representative and has held roles in management, quality assurance, and engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. Prior to joining DAK, Keith worked for Wellman, Inc as a Technical Service Representative.


Furthermore, DAK Americas has enhanced its current Polyester Staple Fiber Nonwovens Manufacturing Team located at DAK’s sites in Moncks Corner, SC and Leland, NC with the following addition.

John Saxon has joined DAK in the position of Quality Manager – Fibers and will provide Leadership for DAK’s Fibers Quality Systems and Quality Assurance. John will direct the Measurement Centers at both of DAK’s Staple Fiber manufacturing facilities. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech. Prior to joining DAK, John worked for Wellman, Inc. as a Sr. Process Improvement & Quality Engineer as well as for Kerr-McGee Pigments in various Quality and Process Engineering roles.

Jon McNaull, Senior Business Director – Fibers indicates “DAK Americas is committed to the polyester staple business, providing Trade Leading polyester staple products and services to meet customer needs. The addition of these top notch individuals to the DAK Americas Fibers Team further defines DAK’s commitment to continue to offer the highest quality and value adding Polyester Staple Fiber products for the Nonwoven industry.”


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About DAK Americas LLC and Alfa S.A.B. de C.V.

DAK Americas (www.dakamericas.com), headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is wholly owned by Alfa S.A.B. de C.V. (www.alfa.com.mx), Monterrey Mexico. DAK Americas is comprised of three business units: Polyethylene Terephthalate Resins (PET), Polyesters Staple Fibers (PSF) and Monomers/ ingredients (TPA). DAK Americas has five manufacturing operations across the Americas, three in the Southeast United States, and additional facilities in Mexico and Argentina. DAK Americas employs over 1,100 people.

Alfa S.A.B. de C.V. is a Mexican company consisting of four business groups: Alpek (petrochemicals), Nemak (high-tech aluminum auto parts), Sigma (refrigerated food), and Alestra (telecommunications). Alfa is one of the leading producers of cylinder heads and blocks for automotive engines in the world. It is the second largest worldwide producer PTA one of the main ingredients in the production of polyester based resins and fibers. In Mexico, Alfa is the leader of the processed meats market, telecommunications and in the production of petrochemicals. Currently, Alfa has 71 manufacturing operations in 16 countries and employs more than 50,000 people. Alfa shares are quoted on the Mexican Stock Exchange and on Latibex, the market for Latin American stocks in the Madrid Stock Exchange.