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USTR and NCTO Visit A&E U.S. Manufacturing Operation

Mount Holly, NC (June 11, 2024) – American & Efird (A&E) hosted the newly named U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Chief Textiles and Apparel Negotiator Katherine White for a tour of our dyehouse in Mt. Holly, NC. This visit included a discussion on the impact of current trade policies on A&E, our domestic production, our people, and our local communities. Joined by Kim Glas, President and CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), White met with A&E representatives that included President Chris Alt, Managing Director-Threads Americas, Mark Hatton, Senior Vice President of A&E Operations, Chris Plemmons and Americas leadership and team members. We look forward to working closely with U.S. Representative White and continued interaction with Ambassador Katherine Tai to advance policies that bolster our regional production.

“We want to thank Katherine and Kim for taking time to visit A&E,” said A&E President Chris Alt. “We had a good first discussion on trade policies and were pleased to provide Representative White with a plant tour of our Mount Holly dyehouse facility.”

Read the official announcement at NCTO and visit amefird.com for more information on A&E, our sustainability initiatives, and our quality thread products. #aethread #industryleadership #tradediscussion #americantextiles

About American & Efird

A&E is the foremost manufacturer and distributor of premium quality industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles. Producers of apparel, automotive components, home furnishings, medical supplies, footwear and a diverse range of industrial products rely on A&E industrial sewing thread to manufacture their products. Through its global network, A&E’s products are manufactured in 22 countries, distributed in 50 countries and sold in over 100 countries. A&E is a recognized industry leader in environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility, and operates its global facilities with the utmost regard for the safety and health of its associates employed worldwide. For more information, please visit amefird.com, and stay connected with A&E on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.