Founded in the 1970s by WWII veterans and local entrepreneurs, Scranton-based North American Manufacturing produces durable textiles, load-management equipment, and field gear for the U.S. military and government agencies. Over nearly five decades, it has delivered more than 1.5 million cots, along with backpacks and postal lock boxes, while also supporting civilian organizations and healthcare workers. Its work is backed by ISO 9001 certification and Berry Amendment compliance.
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Breton IndustriesSince 1949, Breton Industries has operated as a U.S. military prime contractor from its manufacturing facility in Amsterdam, New York. The company is known for custom protective textile products made for military, commercial, and industrial customers, with its quality system certified to ISO 9001:2015.AMSTERDAM, NY
HLC IndustriesFounded in 1916 as a supplier of pocket and lining material, HLC Industries now manufactures woven nylon fabrics for military, tactical, parachute, and commercial applications. The fifth-generation family-run company supplied materials for U.S. military uniforms during World War II and continues to make its fabrics in the USA, including Berry Amendment-compliant materials. HLC is ISO 9001:2015 certified and offers fabric testing, finishing, and color laboratory services alongside its manufacturing.313310BALA CYNWYD, PA
Fieldtex Products IncSince 1973, family-owned Fieldtex Products has grown from a six-person tent and awning shop into a Rochester, New York, contract manufacturer of sewn medical and military goods, with medical-supplies fulfillment and OTC benefit services alongside its sewing division. The company operates from an 86,000-square-foot facility with more than 200 employees, including an in-house design team and over 125 sewing machines. Sanford Abbey’s son Jonathan took over in 2019, continuing the family’s ownership of a business that has steadily expanded from carrying cases into healthcare and government-focused manufacturing.ROCHESTER, NY
Ehmke Manufacturing Company, IncSince its founding in Philadelphia in May 1929, Ehmke Manufacturing Company has built its identity around U.S.-made technical textile work for military and aerospace customers. The small-business manufacturer operates from a 50,000-square-foot facility and is among the few textile companies holding both ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100:2016 certifications. Its engineering-led team is known for developing specialized fabric solutions, including aircraft thermal-acoustic blankets, for demanding government and industrial applications.314910PHILADELPHIA, PA