Home Textiles Today - May 15, 2006

Indianapolis —Calderon Textiles has hired Dan Studebaker as vp of supply chain management, reporting directly to Calderon president Azher Khan. His responsibilities will include management of purchasing, inventory, fulfillment, distribution and logistics functions for the company's multiple business units: Textile Rental, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Retail.

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