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National Spinning Chairman and CEO Jim Chesnutt addresses STA

Friday, May 5th, 2017

National Spinning Chairman and CEO Jim Chesnutt recently spoke at a meeting of the Southern Textile Association.  His comments are summarized here.

In a related article penned by  Devin Steele of eTextile Communications, Chesnutt is profiled and recognized for his work on behalf of the US textile industry and National Spinning. This fitting tribute can be found here.  The owner-employees of National Spinning are pleased to call Jim our standard-bearer and co-worker.

The US textile industry employs over 500,000 people directly and produces well over $75 billion in annual revenue, according to information gathered by the National Council of Textile Organizations.  For more information about our vibrant industry, please click here.

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CAROLINA NONWOVENS ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF NEW FACILITY

Tuesday, July 19th, 2016

 July 20, 2016

CAROLINA NONWOVENS ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING OF NEW FACILITY

Washington, NC and Maiden, NC

Carolina Nonwovens, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Spinning Co., Inc. announces the grand opening of its new facility in Maiden, NC.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held today on the site, hosted by National Spinning Chairman and CEO James Chesnutt, National Spinning’s Board of Directors, and the staff of Carolina Nonwovens.  Notable guests will include Pat McCrory, Governor of North Carolina, Mayor Robert Smyre of Maiden, and Catawba County Board of Commissioners Chair, Randal Isenhower.

The site consists of 92,000 square feet on 11 acres. The current workforce has been retained and 35 new jobs are being added, for a total of approximately 65 employees.  Facilities include nonwoven production lines and ancillary processes, with additional spaces for logistics, engineering, quality control, and product design.  Matthews Construction Co. of Conover, NC built the plant.  Laroche S.A.(France) and Technoplants srl (Italy), both of whom are represented by Allertex of America, Inc., based in Cornelius, NC, provided processing machinery.

Commenting on the expansion, Plant Manager Ed Hull Plant stated, “We are delighted to continue serving customers, now with expanded capacity and enhanced product capability.”  Sales Director Randy Cook added, “We can now offer quicker turns, a more diverse range of products, and line extension.” National Spinning President Jim Booterbaugh commented, “This state-of the-art plant gives us a platform for divisional growth and further economies of scale for our entire corporation.”

Chairman Emeritus Morgan Miller noted, “It is remarkable that National Spinning has been able to complete a greenfield operation in this time of concern for US manufacturing jobs. Our entire team and trading partners are to be congratulated for bringing new jobs and a beautiful new facility to North Carolina and the USA.”

CEO Jim Chesnutt stated,”Carolina Nonwovens has made tremendous strides since we acquired it in 2012. We appreciate the support of all those whose efforts have built a strong future for the division.” He added, “The assistance provided by the NC Economic Development Partnership, NC Department of Commerce, Catawba County Economic Development Corporation, County of Catawba, Town of Maiden, The Stump Companies, and Matthews Construction Company significantly contributed to the successful opening of this Maiden site.”

National Spinning Co., Inc., founded in 1921, is an employee-owned manufacturer and distributor of yarn, nonwovens, and consumer craft items, with plant locations in Washington, Whiteville, Beulaville, Burlington, and Maiden, NC.  Sales are domestic and international.  For further information, please contact Mr. Jim Booterbaugh, jimb@natspin.com.

www.natspin.com * www.carolinanonwovens.com * www.hamptonart.com

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National Spinning associates honored by STA

Monday, June 27th, 2016

At the June 2016 meeting of the Southern Textile Association, two National Spinning associates were recognized for their outstanding service to the United States textile industry.  National Spinning extends heartiest congratulations to Jim Chesnutt and Mitch Hensley, with all wishes for continued success.

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Chairman and CEO James W. (Jim) Chesnutt received the Chapman Award, created to recognize individuals for exemplary service to the U.S. textile industry.  The award is named in honor of James A. Chapman, Sr., James A. Chapman, Jr., and Joseph Chapman of Inman Mills.

Mr. Chesnutt is a graduate of East Carolina University and began his career with Bank of America in Charlotte, NC. From 1973 to 1997 he worked for Harriet and Henderson Yarns, Inc., rising to the rank of president.  In September of 1997, Mr. Chesnutt joined National Spinning, rising to the title of CEO and Chairman.

Chesnutt is a past chairman of the National Cotton Council. He served as past president of the National Council of Textile Organizations, the American Yarn Spinners Association, and the North Carolina Manufacturers Association. Chesnutt served as past board member of the New York Cotton Exchange and the Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce.

In addition, Mr. Chesnutt currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Medical and Health Sciences Foundation of East Carolina University, the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the East Carolina University College of Business Advisory Council, and the Vidant Medical Center.  He is chairman of the Beaufort County Committee of 100 and serves on the Board of Trustees of Beaufort County Community College.

Jim and wife Judy reside in Washington, NC.  They have two sons and four grandchildren.

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Also honored by STA was Mitchell F. (Mitch) Hensley, business manager of technical yarns for National Spinning. Hensley is the recipient of the David Clark Award, named for the founder of STA.  This prestigious award honors past presidents of the Southern Textile Association who continue to contribute distinguished leadership and service to the association and the U.S. textile industry for ten or more years following their service as STA president.  Recipients are selected by a vote of the STA Board of Governors.

Mr. Hensley graduated from Appalachian State University in 1996 and began his textile career at Ramtex, Inc. He rose to the rank of manufacturing manager and, later, sales manager.  In 2007, he joined Patrick Yarns, where he led as director of manufacturing. Mr. Hensley joined National Spinning in 2014.

Mitch’s professsional and civic activities include being a past manufacturer’s representative in the National Cotton Council,  a current manufacturing advisory council member of Cleveland Community College, and a member of Central United Methodist Church in Shelby, NC.

Mitch and his wife Suzanne live in Shelby, NC with their three daughters.

 

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National Spinning Company announces appointment to Board of Directors

Wednesday, June 1st, 2016

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June 1, 2016.  Washington, NC and New York, NY.

National Spinning Co., Inc. is pleased to announce the election of Behnam Pourdeyhimi to its Board of Directors by unanimous consent at its recent quarterly meeting.

Dr. Pourdeyhimi is the Klopman Distinguished Professor of Textile Materials and the Associate Dean for Industry Research and Extension at North Carolina State University, where he also serves as Director of The Nonwovens Institute at North Carolina State University.  He received his Ph.D. from Leeds University in 1982 and has held former positions at Cornell University, the University of Maryland, and Georgia Tech.

Dr. Pourdeyhimi is well known and respected in the fields of textiles, fiber science, nonwovens, biomaterials, and more.  In addition to his own research and teaching, he has been a consultant to over 30 major research institutions and corporations.

In announcing Pourdeyhimi’s election to National Spinning’s board, Chairman James Chesnutt noted, “We could not be more excited to add Behnam to our board.  His input will be invaluable as we continue to expand our footprint in nonwovens and as our legacy yarn business evolves.” Chesnutt added, “Behnam’s breadth of experience and contacts will serve all our operating divisions well.”

National Spinning, an employee-owned company based in North Carolina and founded in 1921, is best known as a yarn spinner and dyer, supplying yarn for apparel, home furnishings, consumer, protective, and industrial uses.  The Hampton Art subsidiary (Washington, NC) supplies wholesale consumer craft items including decorative rubber stamps, paper products, wood products, and glass beads.  The Carolina Nonwovens subsidiary (Maiden, NC) supplies air-laid and needled thermo-bonded pads and rolls for acoustic and thermal insulation, mattress components, and more. The corporate division leases commercial space in Washington, NC.

For further information, please contact info@natspin.com.

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CAROLINA NONWOVENS ANNOUNCES GROUND-BREAKING FOR NEW FACILITY

Monday, June 15th, 2015

 

June 16, 2015

CAROLINA NONWOVENS ANNOUNCES GROUND-BREAKING FOR NEW FACILITY

Washington, NC and New York, NY

Carolina Nonwovens, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Spinning Co., Inc. has announced the construction of a new facility to be located in Maiden, NC. The site will consist of approximately 100,000 square feet on 11 acres and employ approximately 65 people.

The current workforce will be retained and 35 new jobs will be added. The plant is expected to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2015. The Maiden facility will house nonwoven production lines and ancillary processes. Additional space for logistics, engineering, quality control, product design, and offices will fill out the facility.

Commenting on the expansion, Ed Hull Plant Manager stated, “We are energized by the opportunity to continue serving customers with enhanced production capacity and product capability.” Sales Director Greg Gerald added, “Our automotive, industrial, and construction customers have shown great enthusiasm for our product offerings. The new plant will provide greater through-put, a more diverse range of products, line extension, and quicker turns.” National Spinning President Jim Booterbaugh noted, “With this plant we have a platform for divisional growth and further economies of scale for our entire corporation.”

National Spinning Chairman and CEO Jim Chesnutt commented, ”We could not be more pleased with the progress Carolina Nonwovens has made since we acquired it in 2012. We appreciate the efforts of the entire team and the opportunities this opens for our Associates, trading partners, local economies and shareholders. The assistance provided by staffs of the NC Economic Development Partnership, NC Department of Commerce, Catawba County Economic Development Corporation, County of Catawba and Town of Maiden, The Stump Corporation, and Matthews Construction Company contributed significantly to our decision to locate the new state-of-the-art nonwovens facility in Maiden, North Carolina.”

National Spinning Co., Inc., founded in 1921, is an employee-owned manufacturer and distributor of yarn, nonwovens, and consumer craft items, with plant locations in Washington, Whiteville, Beulaville, Burlington, and Lincolnton, NC. Sales are domestic and international. For further information, please contact Mr. Jim Booterbaugh, jimb@natspin.com.

www.natspin.com * www.carolinanonwovens.com * www.hamptonart.com

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National Spinning credit manager to receive prestigious industry honor

Monday, March 23rd, 2015

Samuel “Sandy” Berger, credit manager for National Spinning for many years, will be honored by the  475 Esquire Toppers at their 65th annual TOP HAT awards at New York’s Hilton Hotel on March 26, 2015.

The TOP HAT Award is given annually to outstanding individuals in the commercial credit and allied fields for years of dedicated service. National Spinning CEO Jim Chesnutt will present the award to Mr. Berger.  The dinner is attended by industry colleagues, club members, co-workers, friends and family.

Founded in 1925, the 475 Credit Club is a credit and finance organization whose members practice in the fields of credit, banking, accounting, business law, and related financial services.

National Spinning salutes Sandy for his stellar record as credit manager. We look forward to many more years of his valuable contributions to our company’s success.

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