Foamex names former U.S. ambassador to its board

LINWOOD, Penn. (Sept. 28)—Foamex International Inc. named Raymon E. Mabus Jr., former ambassador to Saudi Arabia and former governor of Mississippi, to its board of directors. "He has a distinguished record of public service with a focus on economic and international trade issues, and we are proud to have him join us to help guide the strategic initiatives of Foamex," Chairman Marshall S. Cogan said. Aside from its production of high-performance polymers for industrial, aerospace, electronics and computer applications, Pennsylvania-based Foamex claims to be the world´s leading producer of comfort cushioning for bedding, furniture, carpet cushion and automotive markets.