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R&D Technicians

Behind each brand, there is a team of people applying their knowledge and expertise to help the brand achieve its goals. We know them as nonwovens professionals.

The main responsibilities of R&D Technicians focus on assisting development projects and modifying specific features to improve the technology. They participate in the product development process in team meetings to achieve all goals within given time-frame. They also work closely with the Project Leaders and the Business Unit Manager. They perform research tasks and help conceptualize, design, and build prototypes depending on project requirements. R&D Technicians must also have strong communication and multitasking skills to relay ideas and work well with other development/manufacturing technicians.

DENIS LAPLANTE

is our R&D veteran. Denis joined Texel in 1972 and actively participates in creating new products such as, the Summumtex, the Thermofit and the acoustic panels known as Feltkütur. Denis holds several patents and is also involved in the creation of new production processes. As a matter of fact, he was involved in developing Texel’ s flame lamination process. Nearly 5 decades of innovation!

LINA BÉGIN

have joined Texel in 1993. Lina’s expertise is with our lightweight nonwovens. Lina’s main tasks involves testing and analyzing the feasibility of products and service launches. Her organizational skills and close attention to details makes her a real asset for Texel. In addition, she was heavily involved in our new colored felt Feltväri technology.

MICHEL PARÉ

joined Texel in 1989. He started as a Production Operator and was later appointed Production Coordinator. In 2007, he joined the research and development team as a R&D Technician. He was involved in the development of automotive components such as the thermoformable nonwoven Thermofit, and the nonwoven scrims known as Versaflex. Since 2015, he has actively participated in the creation of the Feltkütur acoustic panels.