Balta Names New CEO

Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Belgium, Jan 21, 2009--Balta has named Jules Noten as CEO.

Noten, a Belgian national who was previously CEO of Partners in Lighting International, replaces Marcus Billman, who is relocating to the UK to pursue opportunities closer to his family.

Balta is a leading European manufacturer of wall-to-wall carpets, a global leader in the manufacture of area rugs and is also active in the growing laminate flooring market.
 
At PLI, Noten is credited with transforming a regionally focused family company into a large international business operating in 24 countries across Europe and employing 5,000 people.

Noten also spent 18 years with Unilever, including three years as chairman of Unilever Bestfoods and president of Unilever Belgium.