Milliken Wins Manufacturing Award

Spartanburg, SC, May 13, 2008--The Silver Crescent Foundation and the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership presented Milliken & Company with the Silver Crescent Award for Manufacturing Excellence in the large manufacturer category.

Also recognized were Floralife, Inc. as a small manufacturer and BorgWarner TorqueTransfer Systems in the medium category during ceremonies last week.

“These companies represent the best of the best in South Carolina,” said Gary Foster, president of Automation Engineering Corporation and chairman of the Silver Crescent Foundation. “All of these companies play vital roles in the communities where they do business, providing valuable jobs, contributing to the tax base and giving back to their communities by supporting charities and mentoring young people."

Judged by an independent panel, the three winning companies’ nominations demonstrated their manufacturing excellence and commitment to workforce enhancement, and described their community involvement, including efforts to support local educational opportunities and resources.

Milliken said its corporate culture of “doing the right things the right way” is exemplified by its focus on ethics, safety, wellness, education and diversity.