# American & Efird opens new manufacturing facility in Chattogram, Bangladesh

American & Efird (A&E) opened a new manufacturing facility in Chattogram, Bangladesh, creating more than 350 jobs. The facility will produce spun and filament thread products and includes R&D capabilities and sustainability-focused operations.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-06-02
- Where: Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Jobs: 350
- Starts operating: 2 Jun 2025
- Status: completed
- Products: spun thread, filament thread, specialty yarns
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [American & Efird](https://endata.com/companies/30287.md)
- [Elevate Textiles](https://endata.com/companies/41811.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [specialtyfabricsreview.com](https://specialtyfabricsreview.com/2025/06/02/ae/), 2025-06-02: "We are excited to open this new manufacturing facility, which enhances our ability to support customers globally while maintaining A&E’s high standards of excellence."

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