Scott A. Malcolm Joins Valdese Weavers As Senior Vice President Of Operations
Furniture World News Desk on
8/19/2016
Scott A. Malcolm has been appointed Senior Vice President of Operations for Valdese Weavers, according to Carson Copeland, Chief Operating Officer. Malcolm assumes a newly created position for the company, and will be a member of the executive staff.
Malcolm comes to Valdese Weavers after having served as President of ITEMA America, a highly respected Italian textile machinery and technology manufacturer. He began his textile career with Springs Industries, where he held a variety of management responsibilities. He then served as a plant manager for Springs, Pillowtex and Burlington Glass Fabrics, before joining ITEMA in 2000. Malcolm holds a bachelor’s in Business Administration and Marketing from Winthrop University.
“Valdese Weavers is extremely fortunate to attract an exceptional leader in the textile industry like Scott Malcolm to join our executive team,” said Copeland. “His vast experience in a wide range of disciplines in our industry will be a tremendous asset to our company as we address the opportunities and challenges that we face as we enter the next chapter in the history of Valdese Weavers.”
More about Valdese Weavers: Valdese Weavers, a 100 percent employee-owned ESOP company, is the leading designer and manufacturer of decorative textiles in the United States for use in residential and contract markets. The company operates four facilities in Burke County, N.C., and trades under the brand names Valdese Weavers, Valdese Weavers Contract, Circa 1801, Home Fabrics by Wesley Mancini, Valdese International Products (VIP) and Dicey Fabrics. For more information
www.valdeseweavers.com.