Craig Martin Appointed Vice President and Business Unit Leader for Geotextile Systems by Propex

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chattanooga-based Propex Operating Company, LLC announced today that Craig Martin has been appointed Vice President and Business Unit Leader for Geotextile Systems by Propex. Craig will report to Ralph Bruno, Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing.

Craig brings 30 years of sales, marketing and management experience to Propex.  His broad experience includes expertise in sales management, marketing, branding, channel strategies, as well as product and business development.  He has held management positions with Scott Paper, Kimberly Clark, and most recently with Intertape Polymers Group.

"This is an exciting time of growth for the company and the Geotextile Systems Group specifically," said Ralph Bruno.  "As Propex continues to grow its leadership position, we will accelerate purposeful investments in people, technology and product development.  Expanding our team with strong and proven leaders like Craig is an integral part of our growth strategy and we're delighted to have him on our team."

Propex is the worldwide leader with a full portfolio of geotextile systems and solutions from geotextiles to highly innovative erosion control systems.  The Geotextile Systems business has set the benchmark for performance in transportation, environmental, site development, storm water and erosion control applications.

"I look forward to working with the team in the Geotextile Systems business," said Martin. "With a strong foundation of innovation, Propex has developed the broadest portfolio of products that the world uses and needs every day."

This press release and future press releases will be posted online in the "Press Room" section of www.propexbrands.com.

About Propex Operating Company, LLC

Propex Operating Company, LLC is a global leader in the development, design, and manufacturing of brands and products that create advantages for its customers. Propex's footprint covers three continents, with 10 facilities totaling over five million square feet of manufacturing and more than 2,000 teammates focused on the markets the company serves. Often the inventor and always the innovator, Propex has both the heritage and vision which makes it the leader in the marketplace today that will continue to grow in the future in all facets of the company's business.

SOURCE Propex Operating Company, LLC