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Change at top for European man-made fibres association

01/12/2014
Heinz Meierkord, CEO of polyester group Advansa, has been elected by the president of CIRFS, the European man-made fibres association.

He succeeds Giulio Bonazzi, CEO of Aquafil, who will remain on the board.

Mr Meierkord said: “The current situation of the man-made fibres industry, in Europe and also globally, is characterised by many uncertainties. However, our European industry – the second largest in the world – has many strengths. Not only is it the most innovative and the most sustainable worldwide, but it also manufactures high quality and unique speciality products, which provide the base for a bright future.

“CIRFS will continue to support and to help further develop the industry, building on its strengths.”

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