Ashburn Hill Corp. Welcomes David Osbon, Global Director, Technical Sales and Marketing

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Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:11am EST

Ashburn Hill Corp (Ahc) Welcomes David Osbon, Global Director, Technical Sales
and Marketing, to a Newly Created Position That Fits within AHC`s Industrial
Protective Apparel Strategy
GREENVILLE, S.C.--(Business Wire)--
Ashburn Hill Corp. (AHC) welcomes David Osbon, global director, technical sales
and marketing, to a newly created position that fits within AHC`s industrial
protective apparel strategy. In this role, David will further promote AHC`s line
of next-generation flame-resistant protective apparel products - which are made
with its patented TECGEN fiber - to the industrial market. He will also develop
and execute marketing plans to increase brand recognition among industrial
manufacturers who seek garments that focus on thermal management and meet and
exceed regulatory and compliance standards. 

David brings ten years of new-business and market-development experience in
protective fabrics to his new position. As product technical manager for
UniFirst Corporation`s Flame Resistant division, David introduced new
flame-resistant technology and educated end-users in the appropriate application
of FR fabrics. 

Prior to UniFirst, David focused on new product developments for the Military
and Protective Fabrics division at Milliken and Company. 

David has demonstrated a long-term commitment to the safety industry as a
seven-year active participant with American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM). David currently serves on the ASTM F18 and ASTM F23 technical committees
that are responsible for developing the test protocols for all flame-resistant
fabrics and garments. David was recently selected chairman of a new task force
with ASTM to lead the development of a new ASTM standard to deal with
combustible dust-related issues. 

"David is a valuable addition to our team," said Jon Heard, President and CEO of
AHC. "His strong industry background with flame-resistant protective fabrics
will help AHC quickly penetrate the industrial protective apparel market." 

About Ashburn Hill Corp.:

Ashburn Hill Corp., based in Greenville, South Carolina, with manufacturing in
Angleton, Texas, is dedicated to bringing innovative protective apparel
solutions to the industrial and firefighter markets. With their patented TECGEN
fiber, AHC has developed the next generation of flame-resistant garments,
including products such as TECGEN XTREME coveralls. Through their unwavering
commitment to `Advance the Science of Safety,` the company is developing
products that increase industrial and firefighter workers` comfort and meet and
exceed regulatory compliance standards. For more information, visit
www.TECGENFR.com.

Ashburn Hill Corp.
Zeb Atkinson, 888-607-8883 



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