MANUFACTURING
2013 Year in Review: In Memoriam
Mel Matsui, denim expert and founder, Simply Blue, Christopher Blue, Indigo Hand and Pulp
Hans “Hank” Pola, owner of Pola Associates and representative for Centenaire Zinelli, Billon Freres, Bosa, Wamsutta and Brookhaven textile mills
Bob Meistrell, co-founder of Body Glove
Alan Schwartz, executive vice president of Manhattan Beachwear
Taryn Hawk, key accounts retail marketing coordinator for Sole Technology
Werner Bieri, former chief executive officer of Buhler Quality Yarns
Lian Murray, surf industry veteran, former creative director and vice president of design and merchandising for Hurley International, former head of merchandising and design for Billabong, former head of design for Quiksilver, and owner of Aqua VI
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