March 15,
2006
For Immediate
Release
for more information
contact:
Matthew Mole
Vermont Organic Fiber
802.388.1313 (fax)
802.388.4351
Middlebury,
Vermont
New Chief
Operating Officer for Vermont Organic Fiber
Allan Britton Joins Middlebury Firm
Allan T. Britton (whose picture appears below) has joined Vermont Organic
Fiber of Middlebury as Chief Operating Officer. He brings more than 25 years of
professional experience in textile manufacturing, management, and operations. In
addition to his extensive professional experience Al also has a Ph.D. in Polymer
Chemistry from the College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse
University and a MBA from the University of New Hampshire.
In making the announcement Matthew Mole, founder of Vermont Organic
Fiber, said "Al's combination of professional experience and academic training
will increase our ability to develop new products and processes that will be
necessary to develop the organic wool market as a whole."
Founded in January 2000 Vermont Organic Fiber has quickly become a global
leader in the development and supply of certified organic wool products. The
company works with a worldwide network of wool producers and processors to meet
the certified organic fiber needs of its customers. The company is expert in
sourcing and managing the production of the highest quality wool yarns, fabric,
and batting. With more than fifteen years of experience in developing the
certified organic "eco" fiber market, the Vermont Organic Fiber Company is
committed to the highest quality products and sustainable business practices
that support and facilitate healthy individuals, farms, and communities.
"We are excited to have Al join our team and feel that he will allow us
to better our ability to further develop and supply the emerging market for
certified organic wool products," says Mole. "He understands our mission and has
the skills and experience that are perfect for our young, fast-growing
company."
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To contact Allan Britton
directly, call (802) 388-1344 or email him at
[email protected]
To learn more about Vermont
Organic Fiber, visit www.vtorganicfiber.com