Milliken & Company has acquired the assets of Highland Industries, based in Cheraw, South Carolina strengthening its domestic operations and position in technical textiles.

The Highland facility will become a hub for Milliken’s technical textile weaving and knitting capabilities in the region.

“This acquisition bolsters the capabilities of Milliken’s technical textiles business to benefit our customers,” said Halsey Cook, president and CEO of Milliken. “We remain committed to the US textile industry and grounded in our belief that the precision manufacturing of high-performance materials is crucial for industrial resilience.”

“In addition to reinforcing current operations, acquiring Highland adds new offerings to the technical textiles portfolio,” added Allen Jacoby, EVP and president of Milliken’s technical textiles business. “Highland provides important assets to help us better serve our customers and opens the door to new growth opportunities.”

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