Unifi has purchased the assets of American Drawtech, a division of Dillon Yarn Corporation, which were relocated to the company's manufacturing facility in Yadkinville this summer, as part of a commissioning agreement between the two companies.

The assets consist of draw winding equipment, and the deal comes as part of its mix enrichment strategy that includes introducing REPREVE and other premier value-added (PVA) products into the mid-tenacity flat yarn markets. 

Increased capability

The assets are expected to increase the company's production capacity in the growing regional market, which would allow Unifi to expand its presence in targeted industrial and thread markets.

“These additional assets will allow Unifi to increase its product offerings into the industrial, belting, hose and thread industries by offering mid-tenacity flat yarns,” said Roger Berrier, President and Chief Operating Officer of Unifi. “We will continue to offer all of the existing products and services to all customers, while introducing more product options into these markets, including REPREVE and other Unifi PVA products.”

Unifi

Unifi is a multi-national manufacturing company that produces and sells textured and other processed yarns designed to meet customer specifications, and premier value-added (PVA) yarns with enhanced performance characteristics.

In addition to its flagship Repreve products, a family of eco-friendly yarns made from recycled materials, key Unifi brands include SORBTEK, REFLEXX, AIO – all-in-one performance yarns, SATURA, AUGUSTA, A.M.Y., MYNX UV and MICROVISTA.

Unifi's yarns are readily found in the products of major brands in the apparel, hosiery, automotive, home furnishings, industrial and other end-use markets. 

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