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Elevate Unveils 2026 Sustainability Report on Earth Day

Posted on April 23, 2026 by admin

This year’s report offers a candid look at our ongoing sustainable efforts, reaffirming our long-term goals and commitments, and outlining progress we have made this past year.

Elevate Textiles Releases 2026 Sustainability Report

Posted on April 23, 2026 by admin

Updates progress on key commitments, collaborations, and sustainable innovations CHARLOTTE, NC (April 22, 2026) – Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high-quality products and mission critical textile solutions, is pleased to release its 2026 Sustainability report. Elevate and its distinguished brands, American & Efird (A&E), Burlington Industries, Cone Denim, Gütermann, and Safety Components, share updates on sustainability commitments, progress towards achieving …

A&E Announces All U.S. Manufacturing Operations Achieve Zero Waste to Landfill

Posted on September 21, 2015 by admin

A&E Announces All U.S. Manufacturing Operations Achieve Zero Waste to Landfill MOUNT HOLLY, NC (September 21, 2015) – American & Efird (A&E) announced today it has achieved 100% zero waste to landfill in each of its United States manufacturing facilities as well as their two corporate office buildings. This significant environmental achievement is just the …

A&E’s 2014-2015 Sustainability Report Shows Continued Progress in Leading the Industry in the Areas of Safety, Environmental Sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Posted on June 19, 2015 by admin

A&E’s 2014-2015 Sustainability Report Shows Continued Progress in Leading the Industry in the Areas of Safety, Environmental Sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Key achievements included in this report: A&E achieved a two percent reduction of global carbon footprint since 2006 while still growing as a worldwide business. 48 Million kilograms of greenhouse gas has been …

Embroidery Owl

Posted on June 18, 2015 by admin

NEW- Sunbrella® Embroidery Thread

Posted on January 4, 2015 by admin

SUNBRELLA® EMBROIDERY THREAD is a revolutionary embroidery product which brings the industry-leading color fastness and weather durability of Sunbrella fabrics to decorative stitching. Sunbrella fabrics are the leading performance fabrics in the awning, marine, furniture and automotive markets. Now, Sunbrella Embroidery Thread opens up infinite possibilities for customizing outdoor and indoor products, offers carefree cleaning, …

A&E’s 2013-2014 Sustainability Report Demonstrates the Companies Enduring Commitment To Achieving its Goals in the Areas of Safety, Environmental Sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Posted on June 27, 2014 by admin

A&E’s recent sustainability report demonstrates A&E’s enduring commitment towards achieving its global goals in the areas of safety, environmental sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. Key achievements included in this report: 32% reduction in global water consumption since 2006 17% reduction in A&E’s global carbon footprint since 2006 99 Million kilowatt hours saved since …

A&E TO ACQUIRE GÜTERMANN

Posted on June 16, 2014 by admin

Mount Holly, NC (June 16, 2014) ? American & Efird (“A&E”) announced today that the stockholders of Gütermann Holding SE have approved the previously announced transaction whereby A&E will acquire substantially all of Gütermann Holding SE’s global industrial and consumer thread business (“Gütermann”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1864 …

A&E AGREES TO ACQUIRE GÜTERMANN

Posted on April 25, 2014 by admin

MOUNT HOLLY, NC (April 25, 2014) ? American & Efird (“A&E”) announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements with Gütermann Holding SE to acquire its subsidiaries and certain assets that constitute its entire industrial and consumer thread business (“Gütermann” or the “Company”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Gütermann is a …