MOUNT HOLLY, NC (November 10, 2016) – American & Efird (A&E) is pleased to announce the addition of a new licensee, Manila Bay Thread Corporation, strengthening its position in Southeast Asia. Manila Bay will represent A&E in the Philippines providing strategic support for A&E’s global customers and local production capabilities while expanding A&E’s global footprint.

Strategic partner Philippines

Founded in 1956, Manila Bay Thread Corporation is the leading thread producer in the Philippines, serving a wide variety of customers in the apparel, leather goods, and non-apparel categories. This new arrangement allows for the local manufacturing and delivery of A&E’s well-known worldwide brands into this important geographic market.

A&E is excited to include Manila Bay in its manufacturing family. Through A&E’s combined global network, A&E products are manufactured in 23 countries around the world and sold in over 100 countries, allowing global customers to quickly source high quality, color-specific materials wherever their production facilities are located.

ABOUT MANILA BAY THREAD CORPORATION

Founded in 1956, Manila Bay Thread Corporation has been manufacturing thread-related products for over 60 years, focusing its craft on providing exceptional quality through world class technology, best practices, and manufacturing experience. Its Metro Manila, Philippines facility houses the latest color solution and quality assurance technology, providing the highest standards and greatest value across product lines. Manila Bay Thread Corporation services a wide variety of markets including apparel, footwear, bags and luggage, gloves, leather goods, automotive, bag closing, and outdoor products. For more information on Manila Bay Thread Corporation, please visit:  Learn more >

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