#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2022-08-11

Chargeurs PCC appoints Nancy Braunstein as General Manager, North America

Chargeurs PCC, the world’s largest apparel interlinings manufacturer, today announced that it has appointed Nancy Braunstein as General Manager of North America. Braunstein, who is based in New York, brings more than 30 years of sales leadership experience to the role, having driven the growth of numerous textile and fashion businesses in the US and internationally. Reporting directly to Gianluca Tanzi, CEO of Chargeurs PCC and Chargeurs Luxury Materials, Braunstein will be responsible for driving profitability, efficiency and sustainability across the North America division.

“Nancy Braunstein brings deep knowledge of the fashion and textile industry and a track record of exemplary leadership to her new role at Chargeurs PCC,” said Gianluca Tanzi, CEO of Chargeurs Textile. “We’re confident her strategic vision and sales and operations expertise will enable her to rapidly grow our business in North America. We also extend our thanks to Jay Waxer and Joel Lim, who have served as interim leaders of the division over recent months in addition to fulfilling their own primary roles.”

“I’m thrilled to join Chargeurs PCC to accelerate the growth of the North America division,” said Nancy Braunstein. “Chargeurs PCC is a global leader in textile innovation and sustainability, supplying the world’s best fashion and apparel brands with a wide range of products, and I look forward to generating new business and greater efficiency as we continue on our strong growth trajectory.”

Prior to joining Chargeurs PCC, Braunstein served as Business Development Manager for Naia Fibers at Eastman Chemical Company, where she supported the company’s launch of its sustainable Naia cellulosic fiber business in the fashion industry. Her earlier experience spans a variety of sales leadership roles at European companies that include Italian textile mills Marzotto Group and Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia, Irish linen mill Moygashel, and global retail design agency Sheridan & Co. She began her career in the US with Milliken & Company. Braunstein holds a BS in Marketing from Lehigh University.

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“Innovation, resilience and international experience remain the great strengths of the Swiss textile machinery industry”

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C&S strengthens its governance to support its evolution

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Carrington Textiles publishes third Sustainability Report

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YKK develops concept EXCELLA® zipper tape using nonwoven fabric partially derived from used clothing

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Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris highlights evolving global sourcing landscape

From 31 August to 2 September 2026, Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris will bring together more than 1,000 international exhibitors at Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre. This edition reflects the new global balance of textile and apparel sourcing, highlighting a strong diversity of sourcing countries — some unexpected.

Rieter sees Barmag integration on track as orders and sales rise

The first half of 2026 was shaped by the successful completion of the largest acquisition in Rieter’s history. The Man-Made Fiber Division enables entry into the growth segment of man-made fibers and sustainably strengthens Rieter’s market position in the Asia region. The expanded Group is now the world’s leading system supplier for the processing of natural and man-made fibers. In the first half of the year, initial cost savings in material costs and operating expenses have already been realized. The targeted synergies are expected to amount to at least CHF 20 million by the end of the 2028 financial year. Due to the completion of the acquisition on February 2, 2026, the first half of the year for the Man-Made Fiber Division only amounts to five months.