Monadnock Non-Wovens LLC (MNW), a maker of polypropylene nonwoven  media, has promoted Ed Books to the position of plant manager at its Mount Pocono operation. In this new role, Books will use his experience in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to drive improvements and expand MNWs production capabilities.

“I am pleased to promote someone of Ed’s caliber to this role,” says Keith Hayward, managing director of MNW. “Ed’s depth of experience in a range of manufacturing environments as well as his superior quality, safety and cost management practices will take MNW to the next level.”

Ed will be instrumental in managing MNWs melt blowing and calendering operation. “Over the last four years, Ed has driven considerable improvements in yield to meet ever increasing customer demand in his role of Production and Operations Manager. This is a well-earned and logical next step as we seek to continue our efficiency improvements using the best manufacturing practices under Ed’s leadership.” He will replace Carol Bailey who is retiring as the longest serving employee of Monadnock Non-Wovens.