Our Team

Bracha Horovitz co-founded Federal Fabrics-Fibers, Inc with her late husband Zvi J. Horovitz in 1991. Their shared passion for innovation in textiles led them to pursue and create a suite of advanced woven and non-woven products and solutions for the US Army. Together they grew the company to annual sales in excess of $5 million and became pioneers in their field of textile innovation.

Michael Hainsworth - General Manager
Michael Hainsworth joined FFF in 1996 and brought with him a strong background in textile technology. Educated in England he is a senior textile engineer receiving his degree, from Hinckley College in 1980. Prior to FFF he had extensive experience with textile machine manufacturers in Japan, Germany and England. Michael co founded a start up company, Shapes of NY manufacturing 3D fabrics, He has over 25 years of R & D and production experience in the textile industry.

Fred W.A.H. Geurts, Ph.D. - Director of Research

Dr. Fred Geurts received a doctorate in chemical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1993. While at W.P.I. he investigated the catalytic deposition (initiation and growth) of solid filamentous carbon over transition metals and their alloys. He attended a NATO Advanced Study institute covering the topics of carbon fibers, filaments and composites in 1989. From 1994 to 1995 he was an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at WPI where he assisted in the instruction of chemical engineering seniors in Unit Operations. Dr. Geurts is currently head of our research and development department performing studies on composite Airbeam fabrication.

John Dolan - CFO/Finance

John Dolan graduated from the College of Holy Cross and holds a B.S. degree in Economics/Accounting. John later received his CPA certification and has been a practicing Certified Public Accountant for over 30 years.

Milad Khadij - Production Manager

Milad joined Federal Fabrics in 2001 with an extensive background in textile manufacturing and production. Educated in Beirut Lebanon, Milad owned and operated a successful manufacturing company supplying various products all over the country. When he moved to Lowell in 1983 to work at Joan Fabric, he started his career in production and moved up through the ranks to management. At Joan Fabric Milad oversaw teams of 85 people making sure production was meeting manufacturing goals.

Naama Hartz - Sales & Marketing

Naama Hartz is a graduate from the University of Hartford and holds a degree in Computer science. She is an experienced project manager and has worked at several internet companies before moving to the consumer products market as a product manager. Naama brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in the areas of commercializing and marketing of products. Her experience with design and development make her a valuable addition to the Federal Fabrics-Fibers team.