Cottonwood Industries has announced that Robert Bieberle has taken the position of business development manager. Cottonwood Industries, a division of Cottonwood Inc., manufactures a cargo tie-down strap for the Department of Defense and provides assembly, packaging, bulk mailing and fulfillment services for a variety of local and regional companies.

He will be responsible for securing work opportunities for 140 workers at the facility, 2801 W. 31st St. He has more than 18 years of experience in business development in Topeka.