Kirk Smith
About Kirk Smith
Kirk Smith is a Sales Manager at Freudenberg Performance Materials, specializing in carpet, filtration, and shoe products, with over 25 years of experience in the carpet industry.
Company
Currently, Kirk Smith holds the position of Sales Manager - Carpet, Filtrations & Shoe at Freudenberg Performance Materials. He has been with the company since 2020, contributing to their products and services in the United States.
Title
Kirk Smith is recognized as a Sales Manager with extensive experience in the carpet, filtration, and shoe industries. His current role at Freudenberg Performance Materials emphasizes his expertise in these sectors.
Education and Expertise
Kirk Smith has a comprehensive educational background in textile engineering. He earned his BS in Textile Engineering from Philadelphia University in 1990, followed by an MS in Textile Manufacturing from the Institute of Textile Technology in 1992. His education has equipped him with deep technical knowledge and skills, making him an expert in the field.
Background
Kirk Smith has amassed over 25 years of industry experience, holding notable positions at various companies. He has worked with Universal Fibers Inc., Low & Bonar, Propex, and others, gaining extensive knowledge in roles such as product development, marketing, and account management. His career began at Amoco Fabrics and Fibers, where he was a Development Engineer and Technical Manager.
Experience in the Carpet Industry
Over the last 15 years, Kirk Smith has focused primarily on account management within the carpet industry. He has supported commercial carpet manufacturers and explored opportunities for engineered spunbonded products across various manufacturing sectors. His involvement has spanned roles in development engineering, new business development, manufacturing, quality assurance, and marketing.