Milliken & Co. acquires Springfield LLC

Spartanburg, S.C.-based Milliken & Company has acquired Springfield LLC, manufacturer of technical, performance and flame-resistant (FR) fabrics for the safety apparel, fire service, military and occupational markets.

The acquisition is the latest initiative in Milliken’s expanding presence in the global industrial workwear and military fabrics markets. Springfield’s portfolio of FR and non-FR fabrics provides Milliken with enhanced technical resources and delivers additional advanced engineered textile solutions, the company says.

Milliken specializes in chemical, floor-covering and performance materials. Springfield is based in Jericho, N.Y., with offices and manufacturing facilities in South Carolina.