Nielsen retires from Southeast Nonwovens

Steven F. Nielsen, co-founder of Southeast Nonwovens Inc., Clover, S.C., has announced his retirement. Nielsen, who serves as president, started the research and development company in 1997 with friend and colleague Bryan Thomas. He will remain a major shareholder and chairman of the board of Southeast Nonwovens Inc. and will also work on special projects in an advisory role. Bryan Thomas will assume the role of president.