NanoHorizons appoints textile industry veteran as Vice-President

31 Oct '08

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NanoHorizons Inc., a leader in the creation of nanoscale antimicrobial performance additives for the textile, health care, and coatings and plastics industries, today announced the appointment of Timothy Skedzuhn to the position of Vice President, Textile Business Unit.

Mr. Skedzuhn has more than 20 years' executive sales leadership experience with a recognized expertise in the application of antimicrobial solutions. Prior to joining NanoHorizons, he was Director, Global Consumer Sales, for Noble Biomaterials, Inc., a provider of antimicrobial products to the textile industry.

He has also held executive sales and marketing positions with several well known sports apparel makers and with the global leader in adaptive technology, New Zealand-based Humanware Limited.

“Tim brings to his position a strong combination of technical knowledge, established customer relationships, and a deep understanding of the textile industry,” stated David Woodle, Chairman and CEO, NanoHorizons. “His leadership will allow us to take our unique nanoscale antimicrobial technology and effectively tailor it to the needs of the textile market.”

Timothy Skedzuhn stated, “I am pleased to be joining the NanoHorizons team in offering what I consider the best antimicrobial solution in the textile marketplace today, a solution that is unmatched by competitors in its effectiveness, cost, and safety.”

About NanoHorizons Inc:
NanoHorizons Inc. is a leader in the emerging, cutting-edge field of practical nanotechnology for a broad range of consumer, commercial, and industrial applications.

The company's nanoscale silver antimicrobial additives, marketed globally to customers in the apparel, health care, and coatings and plastics industries under the SmartSilver brand uniquely offer permanent, cost-effective, environmentally friendly bacterial control in a variety of products, including natural and synthetic fibers and fabrics.

NanoHorizons' experienced team of scientists, engineers, and operational managers provide product research, design, and development, laboratory testing, manufacture, and customer technical and sales support. The company is privately held and headquartered in Penn State University's Innovation Park in State College, Pennsylvania.

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