American & Efird Overview
- Year Founded
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1891
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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10,000
- Latest Deal Type
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Buyout/LBO
- Financing Rounds
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4
- Investments
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9
American & Efird General Information
Description
Manufacturer of sewing thread and industrial yarn intended to provide industrial and consumer sewing thread to customers. The company offers sewing thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles for apparel, quilting, craft, embroidery, and technical textile applications, as well as for the consumer distributor market.
Contact Information
Website
www.amefird.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 22 American Street
- PO Box 507
- Mount Holly, NC 28120
- United States
Corporate Office
- 22 American Street
- PO Box 507
- Mount Holly, NC 28120
- United States
American & Efird Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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American & Efird Competitors (3)
One of American & Efird’s 3 competitors is Onuki, a Corporation company based in Aikogun Aikawamachi, Japan.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onuki | Corporation | Aikogun Aikawamachi, Japan | ||||
| Superior Threads | Private Equity-Backed | Vancouver, WA | ||||
| Sarla Performance Fibers | Corporation | Mumbai, India |
American & Efird Patents
American & Efird Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20090308047-A1 | Sewing thread | Active | 15-Jan-2004 | ||
| US-7594381-B1 | Sewing thread | Active | 15-Jan-2004 | ||
| US-7905081-B2 | Sewing thread | Inactive | 15-Jan-2004 | ||
| US-5791135-A | Heat treatment of textile strands prior to plying | Inactive | 20-Jun-1996 | ||
| CA-2247283-A1 | Processing textile strands | Active | 20-Jun-1996 | D02G3/28 |
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American & Efird Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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American & Efird Investments & Acquisitions (9)
American & Efird’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Charles Craft Performance Yarns. The deal was made on 01-Oct-2020.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Craft Performance Yarns | 01-Oct-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Clothing | ||
| Vardhman Yarns and Threads | 06-Sep-2016 | Buyout/LBO | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| Huamei Thread Company | 21-Apr-2015 | Buyout/LBO | Synthetic Textiles | ||
| Gütermann | 30-Jun-2014 | Buyout/LBO | Plant Textiles | ||
| A&E Bangladesh | 09-May-2012 | Buyout/LBO | Other Textiles |
American & Efird Affiliates
Subsidiaries (4)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huamei Thread Company | Ningbo, China | 2003 | |
| Vardhman Yarns and Threads | Gurgaon, India | 1982 | |
| American & Efird Canada Incorporee | Anjou, Canada | 1949 | |
| Gütermann | Gutach im Breisgau, Germany | 1863 |
American & Efird FAQs
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When was American & Efird founded?
American & Efird was founded in 1891.
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Where is American & Efird headquartered?
American & Efird is headquartered in Mount Holly, NC.
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What is the size of American & Efird?
American & Efird has 10,000 total employees.
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What industry is American & Efird in?
American & Efird’s primary industry is Other Textiles.
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Is American & Efird a private or public company?
American & Efird is a Private company.
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What is American & Efird’s current revenue?
The current revenue for American & Efird is .
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Who are American & Efird’s investors?
Harris Teeter and KPS Capital Partners have invested in American & Efird.
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Who are American & Efird’s competitors?
Onuki, Superior Threads, and Sarla Performance Fibers are competitors of American & Efird.
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When was American & Efird acquired?
American & Efird was acquired on 01-May-2018.
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Who acquired American & Efird?
American & Efird was acquired by Elevate Textiles.
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