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| Type | Public limited company |
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| Founded | 1755 |
| Headquarters | Uxbridge, Middlesex (UK) |
| Key people | Gary Weiss, Chairman Paul Forman, CEO Roger Bevan, CFO |
| Industry | Consumer and intermediate goods |
| Products | Textile arts related |
| Revenue | ▲$1,408m (2009) |
| Employees | 20,603 |
| Website | www.coats.com |
Coats plc is the world's largest sewing thread and needlecraft supplies manufacturer, processor, and distributor, with 22,000 employees and plants in more than 65 countries while the company's products are sold in 150 countries.
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In 1755 James and Patrick Clark began a loom equipment and silk thread business in Paisley, Scotland.[1] In 1806 Patrick Clark invented a way of twisting cotton threads together to substitute for silk threads which were unavailable due to France's blockade of Great Britain and opened the first plant for manufacturing the cotton thread in 1812.[2] In 1864 the Clark family began manufacturing in Newark, New Jersey, U.S. as the Clark Thread Co.[1]
In 1802 James Coats set up a weaving business, also in Paisley. In 1826 he opened a cotton mill at Ferguslie to produce his own thread[3] and, when he retired in 1830, his sons, James & Peter, took up the business under the name of J. & P. Coats.[2] The firm expanded internationally, particularly to the USA. In 1890 Coats listed on the London Stock Exchange[1], with a capital base of £5.7M.[3]
In 1952 J. & P. Coats and the Clark Thread Co. merged.[2] In 1961 a merger with Patons and Baldwins created Coats Patons.[1] In 1986 a merger with Vantona Viyella created Coats Viyella.[1] In 2003 the Guinness Peat Group plc took Coats Ltd private and it is now registered as "Coats plc".[1]
Coats plc does business under different names in different countries but most variations include "Coats". For example, in the U.S., it does business as "Coats & Clark, Inc." (consumer) and "Coats American, Inc." (industrial). In the UK and Ireland, it does business as "Coats (UK) Ltd", in Canada as "Coats Canada Inc" (and has an industrial subsidiary "Coats Bell"), and as "Coats Australian Pty Ltd" in Australia. Coats in Egypt does business as "Coats Egypt".
Coats makes and sells thread, yarn, filters, specialty textiles and related goods.
Coats apparel threads are an integral part of every article of clothing - from shirts to suits and designer wear to protective workwear.[4]
Coats has, by far, the most comprehensive product range catering to the needs of a multitude of industries - footwear, mattress and quilting, automotive, outdoor and camping goods and furniture are just some examples.
Coats' unswerving commitment to quality is highlighted by the fact that all key operational units are accredited with TS16949, ISO9001, Ford Q1 Mark, SATRA Quality Mark and many more.[5]
Coats is the second largest zip (or zipper) manufacturer in the world. Under the OPTI brand, Coats offers a wide range of zips suitable for all kinds of industrial applications in the apparel and speciality sectors, as well as for craft and home sewing usage. The Opti range of zip fasteners is backed by unrivalled technology, designed to give Coats customers a product they trust.[6]
Coats are number one in the world for needlecrafts. Needlecrafts and sewing have been an integral part of the development of human civilisation as an expression of human creativity and artistry.
Coats' knowledge of traditional craft methods combined with the latest computer aided designs and technology have helped us develop a wide range of innovative products for a variety of needlecrafts both for the expert and the beginner.[7]
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| Type | Public limited company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer and intermediate goods |
| Founded | 1755 |
| Headquarters | Uxbridge, Middlesex (UK) |
| Key people |
Gary Weiss, Chairman Paul Forman, CEO Roger Bevan, CFO |
| Products | Textile arts related |
| Revenue | ▲$1,408m (2009) |
| Employees | 20,603 |
| Website | www.coats.com |
Coats plc is the world's largest sewing thread and needlecraft supplies manufacturer, processor, and distributor, with 22,000 employees and plants in more than 65 countries while the company's products are sold in 150 countries.
Contents |
In 1755 James and Patrick Clark began a loom equipment and silk thread business in Paisley, Scotland.[1] In 1806 Patrick Clark invented a way of twisting cotton threads together to substitute for silk threads which were unavailable due to France's blockade of Great Britain and opened the first plant for manufacturing the cotton thread in 1812.[2] In 1864 the Clark family began manufacturing in Newark, New Jersey, U.S. as the Clark Thread Co.[1]
In 1802 James Coats set up a weaving business, also in Paisley. In 1826 he opened a cotton mill at Ferguslie to produce his own thread[3] and, when he retired in 1830, his sons, James & Peter, took up the business under the name of J. & P. Coats.[2] The firm expanded internationally, particularly to the USA. In 1890 Coats listed on the London Stock Exchange[1], with a capital base of £5.7M.[3]
In 1952 J. & P. Coats and the Clark Thread Co. merged.[2] In 1961 a merger with Patons and Baldwins created Coats Patons.[1] In 1986 a merger with Vantona Viyella created Coats Viyella.[1] In 2003 the Guinness Peat Group plc took Coats Ltd private and it is now registered as "Coats plc".[1]
Coats plc does business under different names in different countries but most variations include "Coats". For example, in the U.S., it does business as "Coats & Clark, Inc." (consumer) and "Coats American, Inc." (industrial). In the UK and Ireland, it does business as "Coats (UK) Ltd", in Canada as "Coats Canada Inc" (and has an industrial subsidiary "Coats Bell"), and as "Coats Australian Pty Ltd" in Australia. Coats in Egypt does business as "Coats Egypt".
Coats makes and sells thread, zips, yarn, speciality textiles and related goods.
Coats claims its apparel threads are an integral part of every article of clothing - from shirts to suits and designer wear to protective workwear.[4]
Coats has, by far, the most comprehensive product range catering to the needs of a multitude of industries[citation needed] - footwear, mattress and quilting, automotive, outdoor and camping goods and furniture are just some examples.
Coats' efforts to improve quality are highlighted by the fact that all key operational units are accredited with TS16949, ISO9001, Ford Q1 Mark, SATRA Quality Mark and many more.[5]
Coats claims to be the second largest zip (or zipper) manufacturer in the world. Under the OPTI brand, Coats offers a wide range of zips suitable for all kinds of industrial applications in the apparel and speciality sectors, as well as for craft and home sewing usage.[6]
Coats is number one[clarification needed] in the world of needlecrafts.
Coats' knowledge of traditional craft methods combined with the latest computer aided designs and technology have helped us[who?] develop a wide range of innovative products for a variety of needlecrafts both for the expert and the beginner.[7]
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