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National Spinning associates honored by STA

Monday, June 27th, 2016

At the June 2016 meeting of the Southern Textile Association, two National Spinning associates were recognized for their outstanding service to the United States textile industry.  National Spinning extends heartiest congratulations to Jim Chesnutt and Mitch Hensley, with all wishes for continued success.

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Chairman and CEO James W. (Jim) Chesnutt received the Chapman Award, created to recognize individuals for exemplary service to the U.S. textile industry.  The award is named in honor of James A. Chapman, Sr., James A. Chapman, Jr., and Joseph Chapman of Inman Mills.

Mr. Chesnutt is a graduate of East Carolina University and began his career with Bank of America in Charlotte, NC. From 1973 to 1997 he worked for Harriet and Henderson Yarns, Inc., rising to the rank of president.  In September of 1997, Mr. Chesnutt joined National Spinning, rising to the title of CEO and Chairman.

Chesnutt is a past chairman of the National Cotton Council. He served as past president of the National Council of Textile Organizations, the American Yarn Spinners Association, and the North Carolina Manufacturers Association. Chesnutt served as past board member of the New York Cotton Exchange and the Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce.

In addition, Mr. Chesnutt currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Medical and Health Sciences Foundation of East Carolina University, the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce, the East Carolina University College of Business Advisory Council, and the Vidant Medical Center.  He is chairman of the Beaufort County Committee of 100 and serves on the Board of Trustees of Beaufort County Community College.

Jim and wife Judy reside in Washington, NC.  They have two sons and four grandchildren.

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Also honored by STA was Mitchell F. (Mitch) Hensley, business manager of technical yarns for National Spinning. Hensley is the recipient of the David Clark Award, named for the founder of STA.  This prestigious award honors past presidents of the Southern Textile Association who continue to contribute distinguished leadership and service to the association and the U.S. textile industry for ten or more years following their service as STA president.  Recipients are selected by a vote of the STA Board of Governors.

Mr. Hensley graduated from Appalachian State University in 1996 and began his textile career at Ramtex, Inc. He rose to the rank of manufacturing manager and, later, sales manager.  In 2007, he joined Patrick Yarns, where he led as director of manufacturing. Mr. Hensley joined National Spinning in 2014.

Mitch’s professsional and civic activities include being a past manufacturer’s representative in the National Cotton Council,  a current manufacturing advisory council member of Cleveland Community College, and a member of Central United Methodist Church in Shelby, NC.

Mitch and his wife Suzanne live in Shelby, NC with their three daughters.

 

December marks National Spinning’s 93rd year in business

Monday, December 1st, 2014

 

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In December, 1921 National Spinning was born. Starting as a worsted wool comber, spinner, and dyer with manufacturing facilities in Jamestown, NY and offices in New York City, sales were originally concentrated in the US Northeast and Midwest. Since then, National Spinning has changed with the times to remain an essential link in the US textile supply-chain.

Today our company produces long staple and short staple yarns from a wide selection of raw materials for a diverse range of products sold around the world. Our Carolina Nonwovens division processes reclaimed and virgin fibers into pads and rolls for acoustic insulation, bedding, and geotextile applications. Our Hampton Art division sells a wide line of creative products to crafts retailers.  As an ESOP company, our employees participate in our success.

We celebrate our founders, pay tribute to our owner-associates throughout the years, and remain grateful for the American free-enterprise system that makes it all possible. National strives to maintain its track record of being responsive to the market and shareholders by

  • Insistence on high quality-standards
  • Promotion of a safe and environmentally sustainable workplace
  • Commitment to strong trade relationships
  • Attention to financial strength

A big THANK YOU to all who make this anniversary of our founding possible. Long may the National Spinning name continue to loom large in the pantheon of great US companies.

National Spinning Co., Inc. names Booterbaugh President

Wednesday, February 12th, 2014

President, National Spinning Co., Inc.

The Board of National Spinning Co., Inc. has unanimously elected James Booterbaugh as President of National Spinning Co., Inc., effective immediately. Booterbaugh succeeds James Chesnutt, who will retain the titles of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

In making the announcement, CEO James Chesnutt stated, “Jim has shown extraordinary talent and delivered strong results in his time with National Spinning. We could not have picked a candidate with a stronger track record of leadership, skill, and industry knowledge.” Chesnutt added, “Jim will help us continue to support our core businesses while responding to new opportunities and challenges.”

Booterbaugh, familiarly known to many as “Boot,” has been with National Spinning since 2004. His most recent position was Chief Operating Officer. Additionally, he serves as corporate Secretary.

Prior to joining National, Booterbaugh worked at Harriet & Henderson Yarns, The Institute of Textile Technology, and Milliken & Company. He holds a BS from Virginia Tech and an MS from the Institute of Textile Technology.

Booterbaugh is a former President and Chairman of the Southern Textile Association, and has served as advisory board member for the North Carolina Textile Technology Center. He currently sits as industry advisory board member for the TATM Department at North Carolina State University.

Booterbaugh resides in Chapel Hill, NC with wife Ann and son Grant. Their two daughters Maggie and Hayley attend university in North Carolina.

National Spinning Co., Inc., an employee-owned company, has been spinning and dyeing yarn domestically since 1921. National also operates three other divisions: 1) Carolina Nonwovens Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of nonwoven pads and rolls, 2) Hampton Art, manufacturer and distributor of consumer craft products, and 3) National Spinning, LLC, leasing real estate in Washington, NC’s Kennedy Creek industrial area. Sourcing and distribution are world-wide.

For further information, contact H. Robert Miller, Executive Vice President at 212 382 6403 or hrmiller@natspin.com.

NatSpin in the news

Monday, January 20th, 2014

We are pleased to announce that recently we have been featured in pieces published by the Voice of America and the American Sheep Industry. Click on the links to view this and check back on our site regularly for updates.