Posted September 8, 2015

 

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Milliken & Company, a global innovation company, announced today 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.

 

Family-owned Springfield is based in Jericho, N.Y., with offices in Rock Hill, S.C., and manufacturing facilities in Gaffney, S.C., and Lyman, S.C.

 

“As Milliken continues to build for the future, we remain committed to delivering innovations that ‘do good’ – adding value to daily lives, improving health and safety and helping to make the world more sustainable,” said Joe Salley, president and CEO, Milliken & Company. “With this acquisition, we will further improve the user experience for industrial workers, first responders and military personnel with performance-driven protective apparel that does not sacrifice comfort or safety.”

 

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 Milliken 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,” said 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.”

 

Source: Milliken & Co.