Automotive Safety

Bob Walsh spent 36 years in the textile industry, 30 years with Milliken and Co, the world's largest manufacturer of airbag fabrics, and 6 with Invista, the world's largest manufacturer of yarns for airbags.  The majority of that time was spent in the development of products and businesses in the airbag fabric industry, including 5 years in Europe launching a new business supplying airbag fabrics.  This work entailed participation in industry and national organizations involved in automotive safety; his involvement included:

     2 years on the ASTM committee for tire standards;

     4 years as chairman of the ASTM committee on inflatable restraints; and

     3 years participation in the European Automotive Safety Council.