Standard Textile Names New President, Alex Heiman

Standard Textile Co., Inc. a global leader in the healthcare and hospitality textile markets today announced Alex Heiman will assume the role of President. Alex succeeds his father, Gary Heiman, as the fourth-generation president of Standard Textile. Gary Heiman continues a leadership role at Standard Textile as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

“As I enter my thirty-fifth year leading Standard Textile, I’m proud to continue in my father’s and grandfather’s footsteps by appointing my son Alex as President,” said Gary Heiman. “Alex’s aptitude for leadership, his humility and willingness to learn from others, his forward-looking mindset and his deep respect for the ideals that were first put in place by my grandfather are all reasons I can proudly and with confidence pass on the presidency role to my son.”

Alex has held numerous leadership positions since joining Standard Textile, including serving as Vice President of Strategy, overseeing the Human Resource function, and leading the Healthcare Business Unit. Alex is a graduate of Colgate University and holds a Master of Business Administration from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

“I’m deeply honored by Gary’s decision,” said Alex Heiman. “The legacy that my parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents have created through almost a century of tireless work is humbling to say the least. We will build upon that legacy and take this company to the next level.”

Standard Textile was founded in 1940 by Charles Heiman, a German immigrant who had been incarcerated in the Dachau concentration camp. Charles escaped the concentration camp and settled in the United States where he started a small linen-distribution company out of the family’s third-floor apartment in Cincinnati, Ohio. Charles’ son, Paul, later expanded the company by specializing in healthcare textiles. After building the company’s first manufacturing operation in Arad, Israel, Gary assumed the role of President in 1988 and continued to expand the company’s global manufacturing and distribution infrastructure.

Gary Heiman said, “As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, I will continue building relationships with strategic customers and partners both domestically and globally and advise on product development and manufacturing.”

Alex Heiman assumes the role of presidency immediately and will lead all North American business units as well as Marketing, Human Resources, and Innovation.

About Standard Textile
Founded in 1940, Standard Textile has developed a culture of innovation, quality, and service. With more than 80 patents, its products are engineered to deliver durability, longevity, and value. A vertically integrated company, Standard Textile is a leading global provider of total solutions in the institutional textiles and apparel markets. Leveraging textile design, manufacturing, and laundry expertise, and its global infrastructure, this company serves customers in the healthcare, hospitality, interiors, workwear, and consumer markets worldwide. For more information visit standardtextile.com.