U.S. textile producer enters deal with Chinese mat maker

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (Sept. 27)—Under a new distribution agreement with textile producer Remington Industries Inc., TA TA Industries, a Chinese conglomerate with automotive matting operations, will distribute its products into the North American aftermarket at prices 30- to 40-percent below market average. Through the deal, TA TA will combine Remington´s tufted carpet fabric with its thermoplastic rubber and PVC mats for distribution into Europe. Here in the U.S., Remington will take all responsibility for research and development, product design, sales iniatives, account maintenance and warehouse distribution of imported TA TA mats. The U.S. company will distribute TA TA´s products to the North American aftermarket from three centers in Cleveland, Tenn., Los Angeles and Toronto. An ISO-9002 certified manufacturer, TA TA operates over 20 businesses in China and Taiwan, manufacturing consumer products ranging from LCD monitors to golf balls.