Rock Hill Manufacturing Sector News

Domtar and Eastman Advance in Tennessee’s Manufacturing Contest

Domtar and Eastman Advance in Tennessee’s Manufacturing Contest The race for the title of the "Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee"…

6 months ago

Domtar and Eastman Advance in ‘Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee’ Contest

Domtar and Eastman Move Forward in the 'Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee' Contest In a recent state competition, three products…

6 months ago

Kingsport Set for Exciting New Apartment Complex with Retail Space The ValCap Group Breaks Ground

Kingsport Set for Exciting New Apartment Complex with Retail Space The ValCap Group Breaks Ground The city of Kingsport is…

6 months ago

Bristol Businesses Earn Prestigious Nominations: The Bristol Hotel and Blackbird Bakery Shine Once Again

Bristol Businesses Earn Prestigious Nominations: The Bristol Hotel and Blackbird Bakery Shine Once Again Bristol, Virginia, Two local businesses—The Bristol…

7 months ago

<body> <title>Bristol’s American Merchant Weaves Success with Bath Towels, Rep. Griffith Tours Facility</title> <h2>Bristol’s American Merchant Crafts American Made Bath Towels, Welcomes Rep. Griffith to their Facility</h2> BRISTOL, VA– Tucked away in Bristol, Virginia, American Merchant is an avant-garde facility that adeptly transforms raw yarn into luxurious bath towels. Utilizing 100% American cotton, the weaving, dyeing, and final crafting processes all occur within this state-of-the-art plant. <h3>Growth and Market Presence</h3> Since initiating its towel shipments back in 2020, American Merchant has witnessed a surge in demand. David Ortega, the plant manager, expressed delight at the progress, “We’ve seen our business increase over the last year. We have started up a weekend weaving shift“, said Ortega. Currently, the company employs 53 employees having recently added a second shift. Ortega, however, doesn’t just look at numbers when evaluating the company’s performance. “Maybe people didn’t know about American Made bath towels… How many people honestly look where a towel is made?“, he pondered. <h4>Congressman Morgan Griffith Tours the Facility</h4> Congressman Morgan Griffith of Virginia got a firsthand look at the bustling plant. Griffith, who finds factory tours informative, was eager to learn the process and engage with the team. To him, facilities like American Merchant are pivotal for economic development. Outlining his experience, Griffith said, “With that Made in America, they are only one of two in the country, so if you buy it, there’s a good chance you are buying from right here in Bristol… They buy all kinds of American products, so you have American products, you have American workers, and it just helps all the way around. It helps us as a community to have jobs like this and facilities like this.“ <h3>Emphasizing the ‘Made in America’ Label</h3> Both Ortega and Griffith express hope that consumers will become more conscious of their purchases. They believe that consumers should consider the provenance of their products and appreciate the value of ‘Made in America’. “ “It’s good to see American products being made in the United States of America,” noted Griffith. “A lot of times, people go to the store and they are just looking at prices, they are not looking at the fact that maybe their neighbor down the street helps to make these towels, and maybe they should be looking for that Made in America.” The fervor to educate consumers coupled with the continuous commitment towards crafting quality products continues to propel American Merchant towards success. As the Bristol-based company crafts its success story one bath towel at a time, it also diligently weaves the ‘Made in America’ narrative into the fabric of the American economy. </body>

Bristol's American Merchant Weaves Success with Bath Towels, Rep. Griffith Tours Facility Bristol's American Merchant Crafts American Made Bath Towels,…

7 months ago

Bristol, Virginia Proposes $150M Budget with Lower Trash Rate, Higher Meal and Lodging Tax

Bristol, Virginia Proposes $150M Budget with Lower Trash Rate, Higher Meal and Lodging Tax Bristol, Virginia, has put forth a…

8 months ago

Johnson City Commission Greenlights John Sevier Center Study

Johnson City Commission Greenlights John Sevier Center Study Consulting Firm Hunden Partners Appointed for Comprehensive Analysis In a recent breakthrough,…

9 months ago

Millions to be funneled into Southwest Virginia Projects via New State Budget

Millions to be funneled into Southwest Virginia Projects via New State Budget The state of Virginia has recently authorized a…

9 months ago

Kingsport Witnesses Launch of Pioneering Plastic Recycling Program by Eastman and Food City

Kingsport Witnesses the Launch of a Pioneering Plastic Recycling Program by Eastman and Food City KINGSPORT, Tenn. – In an…

10 months ago

Kingsport-Based Business Expands with New Olive Oil Venture

Kingsport-Based Business Expands with New Olive Oil Venture In an exciting new venture, Kingsport Olive Oil Company has set up…

10 months ago