Jones Family of Companies Announces Leadership Changes

The Jones Family of Companies, a leading provider of nonwoven manufacturing products for over 86 years, has announced strategic leadership changes related to its involvement in the industry. The company’s board of directors has elected Ralph Jones III, formerly the Executive Chairman, to assume the role of Chairman & CEO. Scott Butler has been promoted to President, leading the management team for Jones manufacturing and distribution operations. John French, CFO, joins the company’s senior leadership team.

As the company begins its 87th year in the industry, Jones is expanding its commitment to sustainability by transitioning to a broad-line distribution model and increasing its focus on plant fiber-based products for the floorcare and other markets. This includes the curtailment of operations in the last spinning facility located in Humboldt. The Jones’ line of mop yarn products will continue to focus on quality, dependable performance, and value while offering renewed superior service with sustained stocking inventory.

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Celanese Completes Acquisition of Mobility & Materials Business

Acquisition Establishes Celanese as the Preeminent Global Specialty Materials Company

Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global chemical and specialty materials company, announced on November 1, 2022, that it has completed the acquisition of the majority of the Mobility & Materials (M&M) business of DuPont.

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Global Shop Solutions Celebrates the 5th Anniversary of its Cloud ERP Software

Global Shop Solutions, a leading provider of ERP software to manufacturers around the globe, is proud to celebrate the 5th year anniversary of its Cloud ERP product.  Designed to make technical support easier and reduce the total cost of ownership for manufacturers, Cloud ERP simplifies the software through increased speed, improved accessibility, stronger security, automatic data and systems backups, and more.

According to George Thuo, Director of Cloud Technology for Global Shop Solutions, Cloud ERP caught the attention of current and prospective customers from the start and product adoption greatly surpassed the five-year forecast.

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Perlon at the 61st Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress 2022

Perlon® will be represented by two experts at the Global Fiber Congress in Dornbirn from September 14-16, 2022. Topics for the event include Fiber Innovations and Sustainability, Circular Economy and Recycling which will also be covered by our speakers. The conference is expected to offer a lively exchange between international experts from academic research and industry.

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Global Shop Solutions Annual ERP User Conferences

Global Shop Solutions, a leading provider of ERP software for manufacturers, is known throughout the industry for simplifying manufacturing through its ERP software. Taking the same approach with its training and education programs, this year’s annual ERP User Conferences will introduce significant format and content upgrades designed to help customers continually improve and simplify their manufacturing.

The first big change involves hosting two ERP User Conferences – a live event at the Global Shop Solutions campus in The Woodlands, Texas, that takes place October 18-20, 2022. The second event will be virtual and will run from November 14-17, 2022.

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