Record #:

10936

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

In 1928, the AKU organization of Arnhem, Holland established the American Enka Corporation in Asheville. In 1929, the stock market crashed. In 1969, the company is a leading producer in manmade yards and fibers and ranks as the fifth largest North Carolina based corporation. The article recounts Enka's achievements over the past forty years and describes the scope of its operations.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 27 Issue 11, Nov 1969, p162-163, 228, il, por

Subject(s):

Rayon industry and trade--Asheville; American Enka Corp. (Asheville)