AEC strengthens dyeing, finishing

Mattress industry supplier AEC Narrow Fabrics has named Jake Welch technical manager for dyeing and finishing and Greg Edwards finishing manager. The two bring more than 50 years of textile experience to the Asheboro, N.C.-based company.

In the newly created post, Welch will provide technical expertise and direction for the company’s North Carolina and San Salvador, El Salvador, dyeing and finishing operations, as well as research and development efforts. He reports to Robert Lawson, AEC president.

Previously, Welch was director of raw materials for Cupid Foundations. Prior to that, he held dyeing and finishing posts with Georgia Narrow Fabrics and Premier Narrow Fabrics. The latter two positions included extensive work in Honduras.

Edwards is in charge of all dyeing and finishing operations in North Carolina. He reports to Rodney Smith and replaces Tom Norman, who is no longer with the company.

Most recently, Edwards was with S.C. Elastic, a supplier of elastic to the U.S. government. He has substantial experience in managing precision dyeing and finishing for military contracts.

“We are fortunate to have Jake and Greg join us at AEC,” Lawson said.

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