GONZALES, La., Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Crafts
Infant Products, Inc. (the "Company"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Crown Crafts, Inc. (NASDAQ-CM: CRWS), announced today that
Lynn Zhou has been named as the
company's Vice President of Procurement. In this role, Ms.
Zhou will oversee the Company's sourcing and quality control
functions. She will also be responsible for managing Crown
Crafts' office in Shanghai,
China.
Most recently Ms. Zhou served as Vice President of Global
Sourcing and Product Development at Kids Line, LLC, a subsidiary of
Kid Brands, Inc. Previously, she was an overseas manager for
a toy company and an export project manager for a machinery and
equipment company. Ms. Zhou earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree
from Shanghai University and a
Master of Business Administration from University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business.
"As we continue our focus on product diversification, Lynn's
experience will be invaluable in helping us source newly created
products," said Nanci Freeman,
president and chief executive officer of Crown Craft Infant
Products.
"We are excited to have Lynn join the Company in such a vital
role. Her vast knowledge of foreign operations and sourcing
as well as the infant and juvenile industry will help to ensure the
Company's continued success," said E.
Randall Chestnut, president and chief executive officer of
Crown Crafts, Inc.
About Crown Crafts Infant Products
Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Crown Crafts, Inc., designs, markets and distributes infant and
toddler consumer products, including bedding, blankets and other
nursery accessories. The Company's products include licensed
collections as well as exclusive private label programs for certain
of its customers. The Company's website is
http://www.nojo.com/.
About Crown Crafts, Inc.
Crown Crafts, Inc. designs, markets and distributes infant,
toddler and juvenile consumer products, including crib and toddler
bedding and blankets; nursery and bath accessories; reusable and
disposable bibs and floor mats; burp cloths; room decor; and
disposable placemats, toilet seat covers and changing mats.
The Company's operating subsidiaries include Crown Crafts Infant
Products, Inc. in California and
Hamco, Inc. in Louisiana. Crown Crafts is among America's
largest producers of infant bedding, bibs and bath items. The
Company's products include licensed and branded collections as well
as exclusive private label programs for certain of its
customers. The latest news about Crown Crafts can be found at
www.crowncrafts.com.
Contact Info:
Nanci Freeman
Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc.
(562) 295-1957
SOURCE Crown Crafts, Inc.