Propex names Dana new CEO

Joseph F. Dana was named president and CEO of Propex Fabrics Inc., effective March 20, 2006. He was also appointed a director of the company. Dana, who was previously vice president and chief of North American operations, joined Propex when it acquired SI Concrete Systems Corp. and SI Geosolutions Corp. on Jan. 31, 2006.

Dana, 58, was president and CEO of SI Concrete and SI Geosolutions, which were formed in October 2005 as part of the reorganization of the former SI Corp. He had joined SI Corp. as COO in June 1997 and was promoted to president in August 1999. He assumed the role of CEO in January 2001.

Dana served as SI’s external general counsel from 1986 to 1997 and was a member of SI’s board of directors since 1993. He earned a bachelor’s degree and a law degree from the University of Georgia.

Propex Fabrics Inc. is a leading manufacturer of woven and nonwoven polypropylene carpet back and industrial fabrics with 20 manufacturing, distribution, and office facilities worldwide, and more than 4,000 employees.

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