Carolina Manufacturing has a long history in the textile industry. The firm was founded in 1946, providing an assortment of products to dime stores, pharmacies and various retail outlets. Fendrich Industries has owned and operated Carolina Manufacturing since 1963.
Today the company is focused on textile-related products and is a leading supplier of men’s handkerchiefs under the Hav-A-Hank® national brand. It also provides promotional and traditional bandannas and ancillary products to customers across the United States.
“We look forward to welcoming the Carolina Manufacturing team to Springs Creative,” said Derick Close, CEO of Springs Creative. “This acquisition aligns with our strategic plan to be a global leader of innovative textile products for our customers. Carolina Manufacturing is a good fit for us because it is a South Carolina-based operation and its employees deliver innovative, high-quality products. Their ability to add value-added services
Bandanna maker
Springs Creative acquires Carolina Manufacturing
“Carolina Manufacturing is a good fit for us because it is a South Carolina-based operation and its employees deliver innovative, high-quality products.”
Derick Close
CEO
Springs Creative
Posted April 8, 2015
ROCK HILL, S.C. – Springs Creative Products Group, LLC announced it has acquired Greenville, S.C.-based Carolina Manufacturing, the largest bandanna manufacturing company in the U.S., from its parent company, Fendrich Industries.
through cut and sew and quick response capabilities will add to our customization and personalization strategies.
“Our expertise in retail, licensing, digital printing, supply chain, logistics and our sourcing capabilities will provide us the opportunity to grow the Carolina Manufacturing business,” he added. “We are excited to build on the success Carolina Manufacturing has achieved over the years.”
Kathy Morrow, president of Carolina Manufacturing, said: “All of us at Carolina Manufacturing are excited about joining Springs Creative, a recognized innovator with a distinguished history in the textile industry. Our capabilities and products align with Springs Creative and Carolina Manufacturing is poised for greater growth opportunities.”
Based here, Springs Creative was founded in 2007 by Close, great-great grandson of Leroy Springs, founder of Fort Mill Manufacturing Company in 1887 and what would later become the global textile manufacturer Springs Industries.
Source: Springs Creative