About Us Global Standards Products & Brands Color Technical Tools News Contact English Go! Related Products & Brands Sustainability Contact Us Aim, Vision, Quality Policy & Action Plan A&E Company Aim To be the preferred global supplier of Industrial Sewing Thread, Embroidery Thread and Technical Textiles by providing World-Class quality products and services to our Customers. A&E Company Vision A&E will achieve worldwide, preferred supplier status in each product line by: 1. Supplying superior quality products, services and value to our Customers. 2. Practicing Quality Business Culture (QBC) throughout the company. A&E’s QBC is defined as a comprehensive collection of practices and processes driven by customer needs, focused on process improvement, led by management with associate involvement. 3. Being recognized as a leader by our Customers, Associates, Suppliers and Community in our contributions to society and the environment through A&E’s continuing global commitment to sustainability. Quality Policy A&E is committed to providing World-Class quality products and services that meet or exceed Customer requirements. World-Class quality is achieved through continuous improvement of processes and is defined as being on-target with minimal variation. Action Plan Customer Driven Identify and understand customers’ needs and translate them into innovative products, services, and value. Process Improvement Focus Once the customer’s needs are understood, we will focus on process improvement to consistently meet those needs. To this end, we will work to understand each process, statistically determine its capability, and work for reduction of variation using Six Sigma, Lean and other tools. Management Leadership/Associate Involvement Create an environment where management leads the QBC and where all associates are involved with process improvements. Sustainability Commitment Conduct our operations through consideration of economic, social responsibility, and environmental aspects of A&E’s global operations Safety and Health Responsibility Operate our facilities with the utmost regard for Safety and Health concerns. Product Stewardship Create sustainable products with a commitment to compliance with global restrictions on chemicals. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COMPANY Through its global network, A&E’s products are manufactured in 22 countries, distributed in 50 countries and sold in over 100 countries. A&E delivers exact color, superior quality and the most innovative products, right where they are needed. Touch or click here to locate your contact. SUSTAINABILITY: SEE HOW A&E IS DOING WHAT’S RIGHT A&E has set the highest level of sustainability compliance in the industry through our Eco-Driven initiatives. We are working with some of the world’s largest retailers and brands to create the standards for all textile suppliers and retailers. Read more… NEWS & EVENTS Elevate Textiles Leads Industry Sustainability Initiatives; Receives Validation of Science Based Targets October 14, 2021 US Trade Representative Katherine Tai visits Milliken & Company and American & Efird in Visit Highlighting US Textile Industry September 24, 2021 Elevate Textiles Furthers Sustainability Initiatives with Commitment to Business Ambition for 1.5°C Campaign June 30, 2021 Applied DNA Sciences and A&E Introduce Anti-Counterfeiting Technology for Sustainable Sewing Threads June 8, 2021 Elevate Textiles Releases 2021 Sustainability Report April 22, 2021 2009 - 2021 © Copyright American & Efird LLC All Rights Reserved | Terms & Conditions of Use | California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 | Privacy | Sitemap | Anesyst X To ensure you receive the best experience on our website A&E uses cookies. Learn more