Posted June 6, 2016

 

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Atlanta-based industrial fiber distributor Hamilton International Group announced that it has acquired TSI Yarns, formerly Texturing Services, Inc.

 

The transaction combines Hamilton’s fiber sourcing expertise with TSI Yarns’ manufacturing and development, expanding the range and capabilities of both companies.

 

“TSI can produce 450,000 pounds of textured yarns per week at its modern, ISO 9001 certified, Martinsville facility,” said Art Hamilton, CEO of Hamilton International. “Access to raw materials available through other Hamilton businesses expands the range of solutions that TSI Yarns can provide to its customers.”

 

TSI, founded by industry veteran Sandy Tillman and his wife Gail in 1987, is a diversified air jet texturing business serving the global knitting and weaving industries.

 

“The investment and enthusiasm that comes from being part of an organization committed to growth and American manufacturing gives TSI Yarns a unique opportunity to expand our products and services solutions,” said Ken Carder, TSI Yarns’ general manager and CFO.

 

Hamilton International is an importer and distributor of industrial yarn and fiber with offices in Atlanta and Shanghai. Hamilton International is also a JV partner in Hailide America with Zhejiang Hailide New Material Co. Hailide America markets and distributes polyester high-tenacity yarn and tire cord fabric in North and South America. Zhejiang Hailide is a market leader in the production of high-tenacity polyester yarn for the automotive Industry and Industrial markets.

 

Source: Hamilton International and TSI Yarns

Air-jet texturing company

TSI Yarns acquired by Hamilton International