Milliken & Co. (Spartanburg, S.C.; www.milliken.com) announced its acquisition of Springfield LLC, a manufacturer of technical, performance and flame-resistant (FR) fabrics for the safety apparel, fire service, military and occupational markets. Springfield is based in Jericho, N.Y. with offices in Rock Hill and manufacturing facilities in Gaffney and Lyman, South Carolina.
This acquisition is the latest initiative in Milliken’s expanding presence in the global industrial workwear and military fabrics markets. Springfield’s portfolio of flame resistant (FR) and non-flame resistant fabrics provides Milliken with enhanced technical resources and delivers additional advanced-engineered textile solutions.
“Springfield’s expertise is an excellent complement to our existing products and capabilities,” said Jeff Price, president, specialty fabrics division, Milliken & Company. “It further enables Millliken to deliver valuable, comprehensive textile solutions designed to improve comfort, protection and safety.”
“Springfield is excited to join a strong values-based company with a rich heritage of innovation,” shared Ed Shogan, CEO, Springfield LLC. “By combining our collective technical expertise, market insights and supplier relationships, we will continue to deliver exceptional products and services to the workwear and military fabrics markets.”