Press

07 Feb. 2012

Propex Appoints Jim Lemos Regional Sales Manager-West

Chattanooga, Tenn (February 8, 2012) – Propex Operating Company, LLC announced today that Jim Lemos has been appointed Regional Sales Manager-West for its Geotextile Systems business unit. In his new position, Mr. Lemos will be responsible for territory sales and customer relationship management as well as provide support to the Territory Sales Managers located in the…

Geo Solutions

06 Feb. 2012

Propex’s Fibermesh® Named #1 Brand in Concrete Construction Magazine Brand Study

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 6, 2012 — Fibermesh®  by Propex was named the #1 brand of reinforcing fiber in both categories of Concrete Construction Magazine’s 2012 Brand Study:  Brand Familiarity and Brand Most Used. In the magazine’s reader survey, Fibermesh was voted the #1 brand based on these questions: Which brands have you heard of? And, which brands has…

Concrete Solutions

07 Dec. 2011

Mark Marienfeld Joins Propex as Transportation Market Specialist

Chattanooga, Tenn (December 7th, 2011) – Propex announced today that Mark Marienfeld, P.E. has joined its Geotextile Systems Division as Transportation Market Specialist. Mr. Marienfeld brings a wealth of design expertise on the use of geotextiles, especially in the transportation market. With 27 years experience in the geotextile industry, he has held key positions within…

Geo Solutions

28 Nov. 2011

John W. Goers Joins Propex as Vice President of Sales for Geotextile Systems

Chattanooga, Tenn (November 28, 2011) – Propex today announced the appointment of John W. Goers to the position of Vice President – Sales for its Geotextile Systems division. Goers comes to Propex from Firestone, where he most recently served as General Manager of Firestone’s Specialty Products business, which manufactures geomembranes for retail, residential, industrial, commercial,…

Corporate News

01 Sep. 2011

Geotextile Systems by Propex Introduces Geotex® Orange Barrier Fabric for Safer Excavations

Chattanooga, TN – Geotextile Systems by Propex today introduced Geotex® Orange Barrier Fabric, a nonwoven, polypropylene fabric designed to protect utility and water lines and contaminated soil areas from digging. With the same level of quality performance as Propex’s black geotextile fabric, the fibers are needle-punched to form a stable network of fibers. Geotex Orange…

Geo Solutions

25 Aug. 2011

John Maynie Joins Propex as Director of Marketing

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Tennessee-based Propex Operating Company, LLC today announced that John Maynie has joined Propex as Director of Marketing. Maynie comes to Propex with more than 20 years of experience in marketing, business development, sales and market research. Maynie was most recently Director of Marketing for Invensys Rail in Louisville, Kentucky. Maynie’s numerous career…

Corporate News

12 Jul. 2011

Geotextile Systems by Propex Receives Lab Accreditation for Quality Testing

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 11, 2011 – Chattanooga-based Propex Operating Company, LLC, announced today that its Geotextile Laboratory at its Ringgold, GA, manufacturing facility has achieved the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) lab accreditation for Quality Control Mechanical Testing. A2LA accreditation demonstrates technical competence for a defined scope and operation of a laboratory quality management…

Corporate News

12 Jun. 2011

Propex Introduces Isis™, Woven Backing for Modular Carpet

85% recycled PET backing dramatically improves pattern definition, reduces manufacturing waste. Chattanooga, Tenn (19 May 2011) – Propex, the world’s leading manufacturer of woven backing for tufted carpet, announces the introduction of Isis – bringing new design capabilities, manufacturing savings and more sustainable materials to modular carpet. “With Isis, modular carpet designers and manufacturers can…

Furnishing Solutions

18 Apr. 2011

MICHAEL GOREY, APPOINTED CEO OF PROPEX OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, April 18, 2011 – Chattanooga-based Propex Operating Company, LLC, announced today that its Board of Managers has named Michael Gorey, as President, Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Gorey is a proven leader with experience as a chief executive, most recently serving as the President Bridgestone, North American Consumer Tire Business. With more…

Corporate News

31 Mar. 2011

Fibermesh® Introduces a Groundbreaking Innovation for Pervious Concrete: PERC™ Pervious Infiltration Fabric Is In a Class of Its Own

Chattanooga, TN (March 22, 2011) – Tennessee-based Propex Operating Co. announced today the introduction of a completely new class of pervious concrete infiltration fabric. PERC™ is specifically designed to assist in the effectiveness of pervious concrete applications with enhanced water flow properties and permeability, but with low pore size to trap soil. Propex is the…

Concrete Solutions