In his extensive career within the textiles and fibers industries, Adams has led business development, manufacturing, quality, marketing, sales, design and operations initiatives for worldwide companies, supplying fabrics for commercial, residential, apparel, automotive and industrial use.  As vice president and general manager for Milliken & Company, Adams capitalized on his experiences working in many different areas of the company to build significant new business in the commercial fabrics division. In his most recent work, he reset the strategic direction of Polyester Fibers LLC.

 

"Charles Adams has the vision to see where AEC has opportunities to expand within the markets we currently address and manufacture products for new markets,” said Larry Himes, AEC's CEO. “His understanding of what it takes to provide the innovative fabrics and services customers seek will strengthen AEC's business development. And his experiences with creating fabrics for so many different products augments AEC's ability to supply expanded markets."

 

"AEC has a great history and reputation within the narrow fabrics sector," said Adams. "I look forward to collaborating with their team and developing the products and services that will position AEC on a trajectory for sustainable and significant growth."

 

AEC Narrow Fabrics is a privately held narrow fabrics manufacturer with headquarters in Asheboro, NC, manufacturing in Asheboro and Central America and worldwide distribution. Its products are used in the apparel, automotive, home furnishings, bedding, medical, military and first responder, industrial and recreational industries.