Record #:

24159

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Glen Raven, Inc. is a 129-year-old textile maker that continues to thrive in Alamance County. The author presents some of the fabrics the company makes and why it has been so successful throughout the years.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 29 Issue 11, November 2009, p34-41, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Alamance County--Industry; Alamance County--Economic conditions; Burlington--Industry; Burlington Mills (Burlington); Textile industry--Burlington; Textile industry

Record #:

13878

Author(s):

Trollinger, John

Abstract:

Founded by J. Spencer Love, Burlington Mills textile manufacturing company was started in 1923. Accounting for 10% of the nation's production of goods made from synthetic fibers, Burlington Mills specializes in the production of Rayon. This article offers information about the company's earnings and expansion.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 20 Issue 50, May 1953, p13-14, il

Subject(s):

Burlington--Industry; Burlington Mills (Burlington); Rayon industry and trade--Burlington