SCRANTON, Pa. — April 9, 2013 — Noble Biomaterials, Inc., the global leader in bacterial management
solutions and manufacturer of X-STATIC® silver fiber technology, announced the acquisition of
Carolina Silver LLC, a full-service manufacturer of silver-based fabric, yarn and fiber.
Based in Maiden, North Carolina, Carolina Silver’s advanced facility is located in the heart
of the North American textile industry and has been offering customers a wide range of
anti-bacterial and conductive technology solutions since 2003. Carolina Silver’s technologies
provide proprietary solutions to the wound care, military and industrial markets places under the
AG3+ brand.
“Carolina Silver has been a leader within the silver textile solutions industry,” said Jeff
Keane, CEO of Noble Biomaterials. “Its technologies will support the growth of the X-STATIC brand
in preventing infections, healing wounds and eliminating odor.”
“The integration of Carolina’s technologies into Noble’s best in class business model and
global sales capability will allow us to reach many more customers around the world,” said Jerry
Finney, CEO of Carolina Silver.
Made with 99.9% pure silver, X-STATIC® is the premier silver antimicrobial technology
designed to protect products from bacteria, fungi and odor. It naturally inhibits the growth of
bacteria in apparel and textiles permanently; preventing the spread of infection, healing chronic
wounds and keeping athletic gear smelling fresher and lasting longer.
Noble Biomaterials Inc. was advised by Dechert LLP and Brookwood Associates.
Posted on April 16, 2013
Source: Noble Biomaterials Inc.
