SANFORD, N.C. — May 2, 2019 — Frontier Spinning Mills Inc. today announced that it has received a substantial capital investment from two leading investment management firms. Affiliates of Cerberus Business Finance LLC and TCW Asset Management Company LLC are providing new capital and operating expertise to support Frontier Spinning and help drive the company’s future growth.
Founded in 1996, Frontier Spinning is one of the largest U.S.-based producers of cotton and cotton/polyester blend yarns for the knitting and weaving industries and holds market-leading positions in open-end and air-jet spinning. Offering a diverse product line to fulfill the demands of customers worldwide, the yarn produced by Frontier Spinning is used in sportswear, undergarments, socks, sweaters, fleece, denim, and home furnishings. The company operates five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Alabama and employs approximately 1,200 team members. It will continue to be led by Robin Perkins, Frontier Spinning CEO, and the rest of the current management team, as it looks to expand its leading market position in partnership with Cerberus and TCW.
“We are proud of the long-standing relationships we have with our customers and the ability to offer them a high-quality, reliable product supply,” Perkins said. “We are excited to begin our Company’s next phase of growth with partners that not only bring exceptional financial acumen, but also substantial industry and operating expertise.”
Joseph Naccarato, COO, Cerberus Business Finance and senior managing director of Cerberus, commented: “Over the past two decades, Frontier Spinning has become an industry-leading business, supported by a portfolio of high-quality products and strong customer relationships. In partnership with the talented team at Frontier Spinning, we look forward to helping the company capitalize on strategic opportunities, while continuing to deliver for their customers every day.”
Posted May 2, 2019
Source: Frontier Spinning Mills, Inc.
