Increased demand for its flame resistant products has led textile maker Mount Vernon FR to expand operations at its Trion, Georgia, facility in a move that will increase production and finished fabric capacity by 20%.
The additional 4,500 sq ft of production space at the facility will house a new state-of-the-art flame-resistant (FR) finishing line.
“This is an exciting time for Mount Vernon FR, but our rapid growth has presented challenges with space to accommodate the equipment required to manufacture an ever-expanding range of FR products,” says Mike Woods, vice president of flame-resistant fabrics for Mount Vernon FR. “This additional square footage will allow us to better serve current and future customer demand.”
The project will be complete in the third quarter of 2019, with operations beginning shortly after.
“Our fabrics are Made in the USA from fibre to finished yard, all under one roof,” Woods adds. “As our business continues to innovate and grow, the expansion enables us to provide customers across the globe with access to durable, high-performing fabrics from Mount Vernon FR.”
Mount Vernon FR fabrics meet the performance requirements of ASTM F1506, comply with NFPA 70E and are UL certified to the NFPA 2112.
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