Marc Ammen to Lead Universal Fibers(R) as Chief Executive Officer

BRISTOL, Va., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Universal
Fibers Systems, LLC (UFS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Ammen
as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UFS. The decision came following the
resignation of Bentley Park, former President and CEO of Universal Fibers,
Inc. Marc Ammen, who held the position of Co-CEO & CFO of UFS, will now assume
the responsibility as CEO of UFS. UFS consists of two operating companies,
Universal Fibers, Inc., and Premiere Fibers, Inc. Marc Ammen has been with
UFS for nine years.

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Bentley Park and Marc Ammen have both been instrumental in establishing the
Universal Fibers Inc. strategic direction as a leading global manufacturer of
specialty fibers committed to innovation. Marc, will continue this strategy
and the company's dedication to superior customer service, sustainability and
social stewardship.

Marc's leadership and focus on developing new, profitable business positions
the company for a solid future. "I look forward to continued growth at
Universal Fibers Inc.," says newly appointed CEO Marc Ammen. "I see tremendous
opportunity for the company as we lead the way in innovation. Our focus will
be to continue to grow our business with existing customers as well as
developing new opportunities. Our team will continue to place keen focus on
customer service and quality."

Universal Fibers thanks Bentley Park for his leadership over the past six
years in building a strong foundation for growth. During that time, he helped
make Universal Fibers, Inc. a leader in the commercial carpet and automotive
fiber industries.

About Universal: Universal Fibers(R) is a multi-platform producer of
solution-dyed synthetic yarns for the commercial, residential, transportation
and textile market. The company is ISO 14001 certified. For more information,
contact customer service at 800-457-4759 or visit the website at
www.universalfibers.com.

SOURCE Universal Fibers

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