US producer of multi- filament polyester and nylon textured yarns Unifi, Inc has named two new board members, William Sams and Anthony Loo.

Mr Sams is currently a director of America's Car-Mart Inc. and has previously held positions with FPA Paramount Fund, Inc., First Pacific Advisors, Inc. and FPA Perennial Fund, Inc.

Mr Loo, who is based in Shanghai, is currently managing director of Rio Tinto China and Rio Tinto Asia. Prior to this he spent almost 20 years with the DuPont Company in China, North America, Singapore, and Hong Kong.