Global thread leader American & Efird (A&E) has announced the opening of its 24th manufacturing operation in Chattogram, Bangladesh.

The new facility strengthens A&E’s global manufacturing network, enhancing its capacity to meet the increasing demand for thread solutions in Bangladesh and across South Asia.

It is strategically located just outside Southern Bangladesh’s bustling seaport and financial hub and will complement an existing operation in Gazipur, further solidifying the company’s commitment to the region. With this expansion, A&E is poised to increase production capacity, improve service levels,and reduce lead times in delivering premium quality thread products to its customers worldwide with greater efficiency.

The new Chattogram plant is designed with the latest manufacturing technologies and scalable production processes to meet growing market demands.

It houses advanced production lines for spun and filament thread products with dedicated R&D and technical capabilities and will create more than 350 jobs in the region.

“As demand for our thread and speciality yarn products continues to grow, this facility will play a pivotal role in meeting customer needs faster, more efficiently and with greater precision,” said A&E president Chris Alt.

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