Necat
Altin, general manager of Korteks and vice-president of Zorlu Holding Textile Group, has
been unanimously elected by the members of CIRFS, European Man-Made Fibres
Association, to take on the role of president. He succeeds Heinz Meierkord, CEO
of Advansa, whose mandate has expired but will remain a member of the board as
past president.
"I am very pleased that Necat Altin has been unanimously elected to follow
me as CIRFS president. He has been actively involved in CIRFS work for many
years, amongst others in its Board, more recently as its vice-president. Altin
has a long experience and a very successful record in the man-made fibres
industry, leading a dynamic, innovative and successful Turkish company. He has
on many occasions highlighted the indispensable contribution of CIRFS to the
industry’s development in Europe and how CIRFS can support the industry in
meeting its current and future challenges in a global world," said Heinz
Meierkord.
"Heinz Meierkord has strongly supported the association in his period as
president, showing how CIRFS can play a key role for the industry by adapting
to a constantly changing and very competitive environment. I look forward to
continue this mission over the next three years," said Necat Altin."The current situation of the man-made fibres industry, in Europe and also
globally, is characterised by recovery although certain uncertainties remain.
Our European industry has much strength. Not only is it the most innovative and
the most sustainable worldwide, but it also manufactures high quality and
highly specialized products, which provide the base for a bright future. CIRFS
will continue to actively work to help the industry build on its
strengths," added Altin.
Source: News Times, United Kingdom Saturday, 02 December 2017