Gerber Technology is proud to announce that American & Efird's (A&E) threads and colors are integrated within YuniquePLM®. Founded 125 years ago, A&E is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of industrial threads and textiles and continues to lead the industry in many areas, including Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
A&E's threads and colors are readily available in the material and color libraries within YuniquePLM V7. In addition, the data libraries can be retrofitted to earlier versions. In total, there are 1,477 colors and 103 threads integrated into YuniquePLM, offering designers over 100,000 combination choices to select from. Through its combined global network, A&E products are manufactured in 27 facilities around the world and sold in over 100 countries, allowing brands to quickly source high quality, color specific materials wherever their production facilities are located.
Clayton Parker, director of PLM product management said, "We are excited to offer A&E's thread and color libraries in YuniquePLM. By simply using drag-and-drop to add colors and threads simultaneously to multiple styles from these data libraries, this robust integration simplifies the jobs of designers and product developers. A&E's investment in the stewardship of future generations through Eco-Driven® solutions is unparalleled. Customers will be able to enhance their own CSR efforts by partnering with a trusted, transparent company for their material needs."