Spartanburg-based Contec, Inc. has announced an agreementto purchase the Anticon® Products Wiping Cloth business from Milliken & Company, alsobased in Spartanburg. Contec is a global manufacturer and supplier of pre-saturated anddry wipes, mops, and specialty cleaning supplies for cleanrooms and controlled environments inmicroelectronics, life sciences, aerospace, and automotive markets. Contec has manufacturingfacilities in Spartanburg and Suzhou, China. Contec CEO Jack McBride states that “As long as I can remember Milliken has been a technologicalleader in textiles for critical industrial applications. The current state of the economy has madeconsolidation a necessity in our industry so this step makes sense for both companies. Contec isexcited about working together with Milliken to bring their proprietary technology to a broaderglobal market. The Anticon® brand is synonymous with superior performance and value. Contechas a track record of taking great technology platforms such as the Anticon line and growing theminto significant businesses through superior applications engineering and world-class manufacturing.Our team believes we can expand the global market for Anticon products and keep as manyjobs in the upstate as possible. We view this as a long-term partnership with a technological industryleader.” “During a 6-month transition period, most Anticon® products will continue to be made in their currentlocation,” says McBride. “Customers can be assured of a smooth transition and a continuationof the quality manufacturing they have come to expect from Milliken’s Anticon brand.”
