Milliken Acquires Highland Industries To Expand Technical Textiles Portfolio
Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company has acquired the assets of Highland Industries Inc. in Cheraw, South Carolina, strengthening its domestic footprint and technical textiles portfolio.
The Highland facility will serve as a hub for Milliken’s weaving and knitting operations 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 U.S. textile industry and believe precision manufacturing of innovative, high-performance materials is vital for industrial resilience.”
Allen Jacoby, EVP and President of Milliken’s technical textiles division, added that the deal not only reinforces existing operations, but also expands product offerings and opens new growth avenues.
