Israel-based manufacturer of nylon 6.6 Nilit has appointed Ron Mangrum as president of Nilit America Corporation, the company’s North American fibres and plastics division. He joins the company from Unifi where he worked for 17 years and most recently held the position of general manager responsible for manufacturing, sales, and customer service.

Nilit produces nylon 6.6 and microfibre yarns which are used for both knitwear and spandex covering applications for legwear, bodywear, intimate apparel, and activewear.