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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 …

A&E Releases New Sustainability Video

Posted on December 27, 2013 by admin

  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

Posted on November 26, 2013 by admin

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

Posted on September 5, 2013 by admin

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 …

A&E thread to play a key role in the Activeseam™ movement.

Posted on August 20, 2013 by admin

Global Sewing Thread Supplier Proudly Announces Its Appointment as a Preferred Thread for Merrow Activeseam™. MOUNT HOLLY, NC – American & Efird – (A&E) one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial sewing thread today announced its appointment by Merrow as a preferred sewing thread for Activeseam™ applications.  This occurs as Merrow’s Activeseam.com website makes …

A&E Expands To Peru Through New Licensing Agreement

Posted on May 29, 2013 by admin

  A&E Expands To Peru Through New Licensing Agreement  Global Sewing Thread Supplier Aligns Itself with Leading Peruvian Manufacturer to Meet Growing Demand for Premium Thread Products. MOUNT HOLLY, NC (May 29, 2013) – American & Efird – (A&E) one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles for worldwide …

American & Efird Honored with Nike Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) Award

Posted on April 30, 2013 by admin

American & Efird Honored with Nike Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) Award  Leading Sewing Thread Manufacturer’s Award is the Latest Evidence of Its Continued Commitment to Sustainability MOUNT HOLLY, NC (April 30, 2013) – American & Efird – (A&E) one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles for worldwide industrial markets, …

“Ethical Thread”- Textile Month International spotlights A&E in recent publication.

Posted on January 15, 2013 by admin

  “Ethical Thread”- Textile Month International spotlights A&E in recent publication. Issue 6-2012 of Textile Month International published by WTiN, included a company profile on A&E entitled “Ethical Thread”.  This profile outlines A&E’s continued commitment to doing business the right way and shares insight into A&E’s worldwide business.    To read the article in full, please …

A&E featured prominently in World Footwear magazine’s CSR and Sustainability article.

Posted on December 21, 2012 by admin

 A&E featured prominently in World Footwear magazine’s CSR and Sustainability article. A&E and its significant commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability were featured prominently in the November/ December 2013 issue of World Footwear magazine. The article, included in the Manufacturing & Materials Innovation section, discusses the “importance of an approach to business that …