For over 108 years, Parkdale has proven to be a reliable full-service yarn supplier. Operation began at its first facility in Gastonia, North Carolina, producing 425 tons of thread yarn per year. Since then, it has grown into the largest consumer of cotton in the US. Parkdale produces more than 8,000 tons per week at 21 manufacturing sites in the US, Mexico, Central America, and South America. It supplies many industries worldwide with spun yarns consisting of fibre blends including cotton, polyester, rayon, nylon, and acrylic.

Trützschler entered the US market in 1969 and almost immediately engaged in close cooperation with Parkdale. Together, the two companies have successfully identified and adapted to several big transformations within the textile industry. As the latest step forward in this partnership, Parkdale recently ordered 34 carding machines equipped with Supertip wires from Trützschler on the licker-in, cylinder and doffer roller.

Taking clothings to the next level

Supertip wires are the newest innovations in Trützschler’s range of clothings. Parkdale selected these wires because they achieve big contributions to quality and precision. All wires offer a service lifetime that is up to 30% longer than conventional solutions, which cuts maintenance requirements by up to 25%. In this way, Parkdale can now minimise service disruptions and ensure smoother processes – with lower costs. Parkdale uses a variety of Supertip wires for its uniquely diverse range of applications and process parameters. In total, more than 300 versions of the Supertip clothings are available. “Parkdale has trusted the Trützschler Card Clothing (TCC) team to be a full-service provider for our card clothing needs. They have exceeded our expectations for quality and performance throughout our entire manufacturing network, spanning throughout the Americas. TCC continually works with our team members, looking for innovative strategies to delight our customers,” says Charles Heilig, President and CEO of Parkdale Textile Division.

Parts and people are always available

Parkdale’s recent order for Supertip card clothings is an important milestone in a partnership that now extends for over half a century. The customer can rely on fast availability of parts including stationary and revolving flats, licker-ins and more. The technical specialists are always ready to visit Parkdale’s sites and conduct full-service maintenance in line with the highest standards.