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

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.

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 …

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NEW- Sunbrella® Embroidery Thread

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.

  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

  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

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 …

A&E Releases New Sustainability Video

  A&E is pleased to share a new video which highlights A&E’s continued commitment to sustainability, safety and corporate social responsibility.

A&E Named One of America’s Safest Companies in 2013

A&E Named One of America’s Safest Companies. Leading Industrial Sewing Thread, Embroidery Thread, and Technical Textiles Manufacturer Recognized for its Efforts to Protect Workers, Production, and Property MOUNT HOLLY, NC (November 26, 2013) – American & Efird (A&E) was recently named to the 2013 list of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today, the leading U.S. magazine for …

2012-2013 Sustainability Report Confirms American & Efird’s Enduring Commitment to Sustainability and Social Responsibility

2012-2013 Sustainability Report Confirms American & Efird’s Enduring Commitment to Sustainability and Social Responsibility Leading Sewing Thread Manufacturer’s Significant Investments In Sustaining the Environment Show Powerful Results MOUNT HOLLY, NC (September 5, 2013) – American & Efird – (A&E) one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles for worldwide industrial markets, today …