To be the preferred global supplier of Industrial Sewing Thread, Embroidery Thread, & Technical Textiles by providing World-Class quality products & services  to our Customers.

As we continue on a second century of leadership in the textile industry, the thread that binds us to our beginnings is an abiding commitment - a pledge to empower our people, to refine our processes and products, and to serve our customers as well.

To achieve our vision, we will not only meet but exceed the needs of our customers through excellence in every aspect of our company. After all, customers provide our jobs and we are honored when they choose us from other suppliers.

We understand that our customers place their trust in us when they purchase our products. Their needs are simple. They want goods shipped as promised and they want the product to perform. Through modern equipment, excellent technology, competent people, and materials of the finest quality, we fulfill the needs of our customers!

At A&E, we believe that the customer is our partner. As our customers prosper, so do we. It all adds up to Commitment.

 

Achieve world-wide, preferred supplier status in each product by:
	Supplying superior quality products, services, & value to our customers.
	Practicing TQM throughout the Company. TQM is founded upon continuous process improvement & total employee involvement regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.
	Be recognized as a leader by our Customers, Employees, Suppliers, & Community in our contributions to society and the environment.

A&E is committed to providing world-class  products and services that meet or exceed customer requirements.  World-class quality is achieved through continuous improvement of processes and is defined as being on-target with minimum variation.

		Customer Focus: Develop partnerships and interfaces with Customers to identify their needs that can be translated to innovative products, services, and value.
Management Leadership: Create an environment that promotes constancy of purpose. Associate Involvement: Provide opportunities that encourage personal growth and allow associates to reach their full potential; regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin. Team Empowerment: Develop empowered Teams that take responsibility, accountability, and process ownership in order to fulfill the needs of their customers. Continuous Process Improvement: Understand each process and statistically determine its capability and work for reduction of variation. Supplier Relations: Build long-term relationships with suppliers, encouraging continuous improvement and innovation. Environmental Responsibility: Conduct our operations in such a manner as to protect the environment. Safety & Health Responsibility: Operate our facilities with the utmost regard for Safety & Health concerns.