For well over a century, Anchor has been respected for innovative fabric products, manufacturing expertise and high standards of integrity. Founded in Evansville, Indiana in 1892 as a small riverboat supplier along the Ohio River, Anchor is now a world leader in the manufacture of fabric products for industry, rental and recreation. Today, Anchor employs over 300 skilled workers and has over 350,000 square feet of production capacity at two locations. Anchor credits its long history of growth and vitality to its greatest assets: loyal customers and loyal employees. Thanks to the company's strong, diversified foundation and innovative, motivated people, Anchor Industries entered its second century in a stronger position than at any other time in its history. The family-owned company looks forward with confidence to a future of continued success.

Atkins & Pearce is a 7th Generation Family owned Textile Company, located just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio in Covington, Kentucky. We were established in 1817 and have nurtured our unique capabilities in braiding and textile processing far beyond those of other competitors in the textile market. We are proud to work so closely with the world's largest consumer products companies, industrial manufacturers, and innovators. Our ability to spot market trends, respond to broad industry indicators, and leverage on our fiber expertise has allowed us to move in the hyper-competitive markets we serve. Please visit http://www.atkinsandpearce.com/ for the latest news and information about Atkins & Pearce, Inc. and our products.

-- Supervised overall financial operations including financial reporting, SEC and regulatory reporting, general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and income taxes -- Provided oversight of all information technology in order to ensure valid and reliable data for real-time decision making by operations and administrative functions -- Managed human resources and safety departments and employee relations programs -- Developed risk management program and negotiated all business insurance renewals -- Served as adiministrator of all employee benefit programs -- Acted as corporate secretary for the Board of Directors -- Served as principal point of contact for all commerical bankers, investment bankers, research analysts, attorneys and shareholders -- Directed investor relations and public relations programs -- Played critical role in obtaining favorable financing package through the St. Mary Parish and the State of Louisiana in order to support the expansion into a new line of business -- Facilitated development of strategic plan to increase revenue generating capacity, responded to changing customer demands and diversified product offerings

From its humble beginnings as a specialty sewing business operated from the Biles family’s basement, 5B’s now occupies a 225,000 square foot facility. The facility has over 400 embroidery heads and 10 screen print presses. In addition to custom embroidery and screen print, 5B’s also has a Stock Program with an in-house inventory that exceeds 1,000,000 pieces, perfect for One-Stop Shopping!