Mark Marienfeld Joins Propex as Transportation Market Specialist

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Propex announced today that Mark Marienfeld, P.E., has joined its Geotextile Systems Division as Transportation Market Specialist.

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 industry associations and has worked closely with transportation agencies to show the benefits of incorporating geotextiles and pavement interlayer fabrics in their paved and unpaved roads.

"Propex is the global leader in providing earth stabilization solutions that improve performance and life-cycle costs over traditional methods," said John Goers, Vice President – Propex Geotextile Systems.  "Mark's experience in the transportation market complements our focus to grow the use of geotextiles in infrastructure applications."

About Propex

Every day, billions of people depend on Propex to stabilize a shifting world and protect the modern way of life. Our highly innovative portfolio of engineered products helps build and rebuild key infrastructure worldwide. For more than 100 years, the company has brought innovation and leadership to the markets they serve. Propex develops solutions that displace outdated technologies and catalyze new and established industries to better practices in construction, engineering, erosion control, water management and transportation. Always with an unwavering commitment to deliver on brand promise and a wealth of relevant, trusted expertise.  Customers depend on Propex products to bring manufacturing excellence, increased performance and safety, and on Propex employees to help them gain market advantage and bring the right solution to every application. http://propexbrands.com

SOURCE Propex Operating Company, LLC