To succeed in our industry it is critical to know what you do best—and stick to it. Our success is the direct result of our commitment to concentrating on products, perfecting processes and welcoming innovation. That approach has been ingrained into the Parkdale culture since day one. And it continues to be our driving force as we strive to be the world’s leading supplier.

Founded in 1916, Parkdale has successfully weathered the shifting climates of the textile and manufacturing industries. In an industry where margins are razor thin, Duke Kimbrell, Chairman of the Board, and Anderson Warlick, CEO, have managed to sustain—and enhance—the company’s reputation as a market leader through a commitment to innovation.

When Kimbrell became CEO in 1961, Parkdale had one mill and less than 200 employees. Today, the company has 25 plants and 2,300 employees—operating in three different countries: the U.S., Colombia and Mexico. Parkdale’s philosophy continues to be based on a single vision and pursuit of improvement—an approach that keeps customer needs first and foremost. Parkdale has remained a privately-owned company to retain flexibility, which provides the latitude for experimentation rarely found in publicly-owned firms.