GREENVILLE, S.C. (March 3) — Engineered Specialty Textiles said it will leave the tire cord fabric business within 30 days to concentrate on its two core markets: engineered yarns and conveyor belt fabrics.
The action will allow the firm to make significant investments in hose yarns, single-end tire cord and conveyor belt fabrics, according to CEO Mark Daniels. "EST is committed to these industries and we realize that our investments need to focus on the markets in which we are industry leaders," he said.
EST is headquartered in Greenville and has manufacturing facilities in Hogansville, Thomaston and Porterdale, Ga.