Posted September 15, 2014

 

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – FilSpec, Inc., a leading North American manufacturer of high-performance yarns, announced that Iain Maclean has been named vice president of Sales & Marketing, effective November 1.

 

The company announced the news during the National Safety Council Congress & Show here today.

 

As the result of a long-range succession strategy, Maclean succeeds Fred Tabah, who is stepping down from day-to-day responsibilities and transitioning into a senior advisory position with the FilSpec management group.

 

“Over his many years of loyal and dedicated service with FilSpec and Richmond Specialty Yarns, Fred has been an integral part of the Group’s growth and expansion throughout Canada, the USA and international,” company President Jean Parenteau said. “Fred will remain with FilSpec and RSY in a senior advisory role.”

 

In his new role, Maclean will report directly to Parenteau and will be responsible for sales and marketing management of FilSpec, Inc. He will manage the FilSpec sales team; Matrix Yarns in the U.S.; and Wayne Marcoux in Canada.

 

With more than 30 years experience in the North American textile supply chain, Maclean is currently director of Business Development with FilSpec, focusing on business strategy and client development.

 

Prior to FilSpec, Maclean worked 10 years at Difco Performance Fabrics as director of Sales & Marketing, managing its portfolio of protective and industrial woven and knitted fabrics in the North, Central and South American markets.

 

FilSpec, based in Montreal, is a premier manufacturer of technical high-performance yarns. With facilities in the U.S. and Canada, FilSpec has a long tradition of serving major North American companies across many market segments – protective clothing, gloves, hosiery, performance apparel, military, medical and industrial.