Universal Fibers Names Ammen CEO

Bristol, VA, July 14, 2009--Universal Fibers Systems has named Marc Ammen as the chief executive officer.

The decision came following the resignation of Bentley Park, former president and CEO of Universal Fibers.

Ammen was previously co-CEO and chief financial officer. UFS consists of two operating companies, Universal Fibers Inc. and Premiere Fibers Inc.  Ammen has been with UFS for nine years.

Park and Ammen have both been instrumental in establishing the Universal Fibers strategic direction as a leading global manufacturer of specialty fibers committed to innovation, the company said.

"I see tremendous opportunity for the company as we lead the way in innovation," Ammen said.