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A&E’s 2016-2017 Sustainability Report Demonstrates Industry Transparency, Traceability and Trust

Posted on June 1, 2017 by jblackburn

MOUNT HOLLY, NC (June 1, 2017) – American & Efird (A&E), one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles, announced today it is releasing its 2016-2017 Corporate Sustainability Report. This year’s report reflects the three concepts that drive A&E’s industry-leading sustainability program: Transparency, Traceability …

A&E Launches Industry First REPREVE® Recycled Core Spun Sewing Thread

Posted on March 30, 2017 by jblackburn

MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. (March 30, 2017) – American & Efird (A&E) continues its 125-year tradition as a global leader in textile manufacturing, announcing today the official product launch of an industry first, REPREVE® recycled core spun industrial sewing thread, Perma Core® using REPREVE®. Nothing can be more important than the future of our planet, and …

A&E Launches Innovative Reflective Industrial Sewing Thread

Posted on February 7, 2017 by jblackburn

MOUNT HOLLY, NC (February 07, 2017) – American & Efird (A&E), a global leader in industrial sewing thread manufacturing, today announced the official launch of a new product in reflective innovation, Anefil™ Reflector. Anefil™ Reflector is a reflective, specialty industrial sewing thread used in coverstitch and overedge applications for use primarily in activewear, workwear, safety …

A&E Footprint Grows to Include the Philippines Through New Licensing Agreement

Posted on November 10, 2016 by jblackburn

  MOUNT HOLLY, NC (November 10, 2016) – American & Efird (A&E) is pleased to announce the addition of a new licensee, Manila Bay Thread Corporation, strengthening its position in Southeast Asia. Manila Bay will represent A&E in the Philippines providing strategic support for A&E’s global customers and local production capabilities while expanding A&E’s global …

Gerber’s YuniquePLM allows Designers and Retailers to Easily Specify A&E’s Threads and Colors

Posted on July 12, 2016 by mhatton

  MOUNT HOLLY, NC (July 12, 2016) – American & Efird (A&E) is proud to announce that its threads and colors are now integrated within Gerber Technology’s YuniquePLM® software. Founded 125 years ago, A&E is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of industrial threads and textiles, and continues to lead the industry in …

AMERICAN & EFIRD TO ACQUIRE MAJORITY OWNERSHIP OF JOINT VENTURE VARDHMAN YARNS AND THREADS LIMITED

Posted on May 9, 2016 by mhatton

  New York, NY (May 9, 2016) – KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) today announced that its portfolio company American & Efird (“A&E” or the “Company”) signed definitive agreements to acquire majority ownership of Vardhman Yarns and Threads Limited (“Vardhman Yarns and Threads”) from its joint venture partner, Vardhman Textiles Limited (“Vardhman Textiles”). Upon completion …

A&E Announces Colorlink App and Innovative Thread Color Identification Tool, COLORCATCH NANO

Posted on May 3, 2016 by mhatton

MOUNT HOLLY, NC (May 3, 2016) – Continuing its 125-year tradition in textile manufacturing, American & Efird (A&E) today unveiled Colorlink, the company’s first mobile app with a focus on thread color. Colorlink encourages more interactive collaboration, connecting entire teams across design and production channels in the thread color selection process to ensure color is …

A&E Releases 2015-2016 Sustainability Report

Posted on April 22, 2016 by mhatton

A&E Releases 2015-2016 Sustainability Report MOUNT HOLLY, NC (April 22, 2016) – American & Efird (A&E), one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles, announced today it is releasing its 2015-2016 Sustainability Report in conjunction with the global celebration of Earth Day. This year’s …

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 …