Propex Geotextile SystemsCHATTANOOGA, Tenn., 29 November 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Propex today announced the appointment of John W. Goers to the position of Vice President – Sales for its Geotextile Systems division.

Goers comes to Propex from Firestone, where he most recently served as General Manager of Firestone’s Specialty Products business, which manufactures geomembranes for retail, residential, industrial, commercial, civil and environmental industries.

“We are thrilled to have John join our team,” said Ralph Bruno, Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing. “Propex is the global leader in providing earth stabilization solutions, as well as in building and rebuilding key infrastructure worldwide. As a seasoned professional with extensive experience in these markets, John will help us continue to extend our leadership position and expand long-term opportunities.”

John holds a bachelor’s degree from Rosary College/Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois.

Every day, billions of people depend on Propex to stabilize a shifting world and protect the modern way of life. Our highly innovative portfolio of engineered products help build and rebuild key infrastructure worldwide.

For more than 100 years, the company has brought innovation and leadership to the markets they serve. Propex develops solutions that displace outdated technologies and catalyze new and established industries to better practices in construction, engineering, erosion control, water management and transportation. Always with an unwavering commitment to deliver on brand promise and a wealth of relevant, trusted expertise.

Customers depend on Propex products to bring manufacturing excellence, increased performance and safety, and on Propex employees to help them gain market advantage and bring the right solution to every application. http://propexglobal.com

SOURCE Propex Operating Company, LLC