Mr. Speaker. this year Valdese Weavers. a creative design studio and stateoftheart manufacturer located in North Carolina. celebrates its 100th anniversary. The company is the largest decorative jacquard textile mill in North America and a leader in the design and manufacturing of jacquard fabrics for residential and commercial markets. Valdese Weavers began in 1915 as the Waldensian Swiss Embroidery Company. a lace and embroidery manufacturer developed by Italian immigrants. Twenty years later. Harley Shuford purchased the company and changed its name to Valdese Weavers Inc.. introducing jacquard woven fabrics to the companys product line. Today its six branded companiesValdese Weavers.
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