SANS Technical fibres

STF is the global leader in nylon 66 sewing threads and is the preferred main supplier of yarn to the largest international sewing thread producers.

Most of the company’s business is focused on automotive end uses, predominantly interior sewing threads but also under-the-hood applications. STF is the leader in this field in North America and Europe. There was robust growth in markets in both regions in 2010 and this trend is forecast to continue into 2011.

Thanks to a cost-effective 33% capacity expansion that was commissioned in 2010, STF was also able to expand its market share into the high-end athletic
footwear business in Asia and South America.

The business’ manufacturing facility in Stoneville was commissioned in 2002, initially to serve the North American Free Trade Agreement region. The customer base has since transitioned with STF moving from its position as a regional supplier to its current 50% international sales mix. Growth markets are pursued and, at the same time, STF maintains a profitable domestic business in the USA.