Paust Joins American Trim

CMI to Serve as Company's Sales Agent for Transportation Industry

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 6/6/2005 12:00:00 AM

Durham, N.Y. —

Robert Paust has joined American Trim Mfg./Cidega Corp. as assistant sales, marketing and product development manager, a new post.

Paust will work with the company's sales representatives as well as develop product and strategies to better serve bedding and furniture manufacturers, said Richard Gangi, president and owner. Paust, formerly with Conso, reports to Gangi.

American Trim also has signed an agreement with CMI Enterprises of Miami to have CMI serve as its exclusive sales agent for the transportation industry including recreational vehicles, marine and automotive end uses.

Michael Hill, vice president of design for CMI, will work closely with American Trim's Senior Designer Carlos Garcia in developing trim product for these distribution channels.

To support these additional activities, American Trim recently completed a 10,000-square-foot expansion for its sister company, Advanced Yarn Technologies, to develop and produce proprietary yarns.