Standard Textile Co. Inc. based in Cincinnati is a vertically integrated company and a leading global provider of end-to-end solutions for the institutional textile and apparel markets as part of its expansion plan has recently announced capital investment of $5 million to expand its Union, S.C., facility by 39,000 square feet.
The expansion will add additional terry towel finishing capacity, as well as bring opportunities and allow new partnerships for the company’s yarn spinning, yarn preparation and weaving processes. The expansion will lead to creating thirty-five new jobs.
According to Gary Heiman, president and CEO, Standard Textile, this significant expansion to their state-of-the-art finishing facility, which is referred to as a ‘smart plant,’ utilizes technology in its incorporation of automation, robotics and visual control systems. The expansion of operations in Union, S.C., means adding quality jobs in America for them.
According to Joe Nichols, Union County Development Board chairman, this is the second expansion in just two years for the company. They will continue to work with all entities as Standard Textile grows in their community.
Founded in 1940, Standard Textile has developed a culture of innovation, quality and service. Standard Textile’s world headquarters in Cincinnati, is a space dedicated to driving exploration, discovery and creative solutions. The C.O.R.E. (Concept. Operation. Results. Execution.) facility is a world-class center designed to rapidly move an idea from concept to execution.
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