August 16, 2016
Chesnutt Announces New Facility Opening
Carolina Nonwovens, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Spinning Co., Inc. announced the grand opening of its new facility in Maiden, NC. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held June 19, 2016 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 included North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, 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.
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.