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As one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of industrial sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles, A&E’s global presence extends from Asia to Europe to the Americas. But it is not simply the scope of A&E’s expanding international operations that make A&E a world-class company. This distinction comes from A&E’s dedication to providing its customers with the finest products and services, at the highest quality, delivered globally.
American Denimatrix logo American Denimatrix is focused on the development and production of value-added, high-fashion denim fabrics for its customers, including many of the world's most recognized apparel companies and retail outlets. ACG's state-of-the-art denim manufacturing process can produce 38 million linear yards of denim annually in a variety of styles, shades and weights to meet the needs of each individual customer. In addition to creating its own product line, ACG's product development staff collaborates with customers to develop styles that fit current trends.
 
Avery Dennison Avery Dennison Retail Information Services draws from over 65 years of experience to provide bar-code printers, software, labels, tags, molded plastic fastening and application devices and service bureau printing applications for information, supply chain control and security management for retail outlets, apparel manufacturers, distributors and industrial users.
Buhler Quality Yarns Buhler Quality Yarns is a yarn spinner of American Pima Cotton (ELS) in count range of 12/1 to 90/1 (SUPIMA). Also, spins Lenzing MicroModal fibers and blends with Supima. All yarns are ring spun.
 

Coats is the worldwide leader in sewing thread to the apparel and specialty markets providing globally branded products that are consistent in both color and quality anywhere in the world.

 

 

 

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Since it was founded, Kaltex Apparel® main goal has been the total satisfaction of our customers through our FULL PACKAGE, in which we offer: fabric, design, cutting, tailoring, finishing and packing.

To accomplish this, we have value services among which are, certified laboratories, pre-production equipment, and design, as well as attention and support for each and every customer with who we start a business.

Our quality is certified: we obtained our ISO 9000 certficate in our laundries and finish centers, besides the certification from our customers in the United States and Europe.
Maersk logo From straightforward dry boxes to state-of-the-art controlled atmosphere reefers, Maersk has the size and type of container to suit your needs. Our vessels are among the most modern, secure and environmentally friendly to sail the oceans. Your cargo is therefore assured a smooth and safe voyage.
 Rocedes Apparel Rocedes Apparel, S.A. is a CMT contractor of (Docker Type) pants and uniform pants; plant and quality systems approved by JCP, Sears, Federated, Wal*Mart and Kmart; cutting, sewing and laundry facililties in-house; English speaking staff.

 
Seaboard logo Seaboard Marine is an ocean transportation company that provides direct regular service between the U.S. and the Caribbean Basin, Central and South America. As the main transportation arm of Seaboard Corporation, a diverse company involved in world commerce, Seaboard is well equipped to excel in international trade.

 
 Textile World Textile Industries Media Group publishes Textile World, Textiles Panamericanos, Textile World Asia magazines and their affiliated websites and e-newsletters. The magazines cover all facets of textile and apparel manufacturing and marketing from raw fiber to finished products.
 Tradecard

TradeCard is the leading provider of on-demand global sourcing solutions. The TradeCard Platform synchronizes financial transactions with physical events in the global supply chain to help apparel companies automate trade transactions from purchase order to payment and chargebacks. Buyers, sellers and their trading partners manage transactions through a web-based platform with online financial services integrated into the workflow. This turnkey transaction management enables customers to improve margins and enhance growth, with extra-organizational supply chain visibility. TradeCard's on-the-ground trade experts throughout the world assure superior supply chain agility.
TukaTech logo TUKATECH is the world leader in providing affordable product development solutions to the apparel industry worldwide. The company is the brain child of CEO Ram Sareen who is a veteran of the garment industry and who is known and respected for his knowledge of the apparel manufacturing process all over the world. We believe that every company, big or small, should be able to use and afford the best technology, and we have developed our solutions with this philosophy in mind, and we have come up with a variety of ways for everyone to use our systems: Our products can either be purchased or rented. They can be bought as a whole system or a-la carte. They are completely open and communicate with all other systems. TUKAweb and TUKAcenters bring technology to everyone who needs it. We analyze the problems that face the industry as a whole and then develop affordable and user-friendly solutions for the problems that are faced by everyone in the apparel industry daily.
 Walter Wilhelm Assoc Walter Wilhelm Associates LLC (WWA) is a team of highly skilled and professional individuals. Each Associate is carefully screened and selected based on their proven track record, their work ethic, and reputation for integrity. Although our core strength and experience is in process refinement and system implementations for the sewn products industries (apparel, footwear, retail) these skills apply virtually to every industry where “speed to market” and outsourced production control is important. Because our Associates are experienced in the relevant aspects of the business, we minimize the time required of client personnel, leaving management and operational staff free to run the day-to-day aspects of the business. In addition to process consulting and system implementations, WWA offers a very unique Executive Search service.
 YKK (USA) YKK (USA) offers a full line manufacturer of metal, coil and molded zippers. Custom pulls and designs available. YKK also offers Cosmolon® brand hook and loop and Power Hook® brand of extruded hook fasteners along with plastic buckles, D Rings, cord locks and other components for apparel, luggage, backpack and sporting goods industries.