Coats Group

Coats plc is a global manufacturer and supplier of industrial threads and related products, serving various industries including apparel, footwear, telecommunications, energy, personal protection, and automotive. The company offers a diverse range of products, including protective layers for cables and composites, threads and yarns, bedding quilting, and technical applications. Its well-known brands include Ultrabloc, Gotex, Neophil, and Gral, among others. Coats operates in over 60 countries and employs approximately 19,000 people across six continents. The company generates significant revenue from markets in China and Hong Kong, as well as from Vietnam, India, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 1909 and headquartered in Uxbridge, the United Kingdom, Coats plc was formerly known as Guinness Peat Group plc until its rebranding in March 2015.

David Paja

CEO and Board Member

8 past transactions

Rhenoflex

Acquisition in 2022
Rhenoflex GmbH, founded in 1952 and based in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of innovative shoe components. The company focuses on thermoplastic materials used for various applications, including toe, side, and heel reinforcements, as well as insoles. Rhenoflex is recognized for its commitment to quality, emphasizing wearing comfort, stability, and reliability while keeping pace with fashion trends. The company leverages advanced engineering and scientific expertise from its Research Laboratories to maintain its leading position in the industry. In addition to performance, Rhenoflex prioritizes sustainability by utilizing recyclable materials and organic fillers, which help reduce environmental impact while providing flexible and durable components for the footwear and lifestyle sectors. Their products are distributed through a network of agencies across several countries, including Australia, Belgium, China, and Germany.

Texon International Group

Acquisition in 2022
Texon International Group Ltd. is a company that designs, manufactures, and distributes a variety of materials, including non-woven and saturated felts, extruded filmic materials, and wet web saturated cellulose boards. These materials serve multiple industries, such as fashion, transport, engineering, construction, medicine, and agriculture, and are used in products like shoes, hats, luggage, automotive interiors, and household furnishings. Texon also offers sustainable apparel through its subsidiary, Texon Corporations, allowing clients to choose from options made with recycled content and features such as water resistance and anti-fungal properties. Established in 1947 and incorporated in 1997, the company is headquartered in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, United Kingdom, with manufacturing facilities in Skelton, UK, and Foshan, China. Texon distributes its products through sales offices, affiliate companies, agents, and distributors both in the UK and internationally.

Threadsol

Acquisition in 2018
ThreadSol Softwares, founded in 2012, specializes in developing material planning and optimization software for the fashion industry. With offices in multiple cities including Delhi, Bangalore, and Jakarta, the company serves over 90 customers who collectively plan 2.5 million garments daily. Its innovative solutions utilize artificial intelligence, big data, and mobility to enhance material utilization and productivity in various sewn product sectors, such as apparel, footwear, and home furnishings. ThreadSol's software has established a significant presence in 13 countries and is recognized for its ability to reduce material waste and improve operational efficiency. With more than 85 success stories globally, ThreadSol is committed to providing sustainable benefits to its clients in the manufacturing sector.

Twine Solutions

Venture Round in 2018
Twine Solutions Ltd is a textile technology startup based in Petah Tikva, Israel, founded in 2015 by twins Erez and Alon Moshe. The company specializes in digital printing services, particularly through its innovative digital thread dyeing system. This system enables the continuous dyeing of off-the-shelf white thread to any specified length and in a vast array of colors, shades, and gradients, offering millions of customization options. Twine Solutions embodies a unique blend of innovation and entrepreneurship within the Israeli tech landscape.

Patrick Yarn Mill

Acquisition in 2017
Patrick Yarn Mill, Inc. is a manufacturer of high-performance industrial yarns based in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Founded in 1963, the company produces a diverse range of yarns tailored for various industries, including commercial, retail, healthcare, and janitorial sectors. Its product offerings include yarns for carpet backing, upholstery, drapes, and sound barrier fabrics, as well as healthcare yarns for items like mops, socks, and bandages. The company also specializes in filtration yarns for air, water, and chemical applications, along with geo/concrete and sewing thread yarns. Additionally, Patrick Yarn Mill provides janitorial yarns such as those used in wet and dust mops, as well as traditional yarns for home textiles like fleece, blankets, and rugs. The company serves clients worldwide and operates as a subsidiary of Coats Group plc.

Coats Digital

Acquisition in 2016
Fast React Systems Limited specializes in providing software solutions tailored for the global fashion industry. The company offers a range of products, including Vision, an extended PLM solution that assists retail and sourcing companies in managing the design, development, purchasing, and tracking phases of the fashion supply chain. Additionally, it provides Evolve, a capacity planning tool designed for manufacturers to optimize scheduling for production lines and processes. Align, another offering, helps textile mills align future demand with available capacity, facilitating better management of commitments, order confirmations, work in progress, and inventory levels. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Derby, United Kingdom, Fast React Systems operates in multiple countries, including Thailand, China, Bangladesh, and Germany. The company has a strong background in textiles, apparel, footwear, and garments, ensuring its solutions meet the specific demands of the industry.

Gotex S.A

Acquisition in 2016
Gotex S.A., founded in 1947 and based in Barcelona, Spain, specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance industrial textiles. The company produces a diverse range of products, including yarns, fibers, and fabrics such as fiberglass roving, aramid woven tapes, and mica tapes. Its offerings are tailored for various industries, including telecommunications, energy, oil and gas, safety and personal protection, aeronautics, and automotive sectors. Gotex's main products are coated yarns for reinforcing flexible cables, woven tapes for cable protection, and complementary traded products. With a commitment to innovation, Gotex serves a growing global customer base across five continents and operates as a subsidiary of Coats Group plc.

GSD (Corporation)

Acquisition in 2015
GSD (Corporate) Ltd. specializes in providing methods analysis and productivity improvement solutions for the global sewn products sector. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Preston, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of software products designed for various industry functions, including GSD Enterprise, which aids industrial engineers in establishing and quantifying working methods for productivity enhancement and product costing, and GSD QUEST, which allows non-technical staff to perform pre-cost analyses during the product development process. In addition to software, GSD provides consultancy services and training programs aimed at improving work measurement and social compliance within manufacturing operations. The company emphasizes a scientific and ethical approach, ensuring that manufacturing methods, times, and costs are accurately quantified and compliant with international standards. GSD (Corporate) Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Coats Global Services Limited.
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