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Cansew Celebrates 100 Years
Cansew Inc., an industrial sewing threads, dyeing, elastic, and accessories producer based in Montreal, Canada, announced its celebration of 100 years of business. The company makes high-performance polyester, nylon, and technical threads that are sewn into furniture, geotextiles, and garments, including personal protective equipment.
“Our industry has grown very significantly over the years, and while other businesses closed or moved away, we have always looked for ways to continue building our success right here,” says Hershie Schachter, president of Cansew. “We have done that by listening to our customers and seeing opportunity in the development of new techniques, new fibers, and new ways of working that are fit for the times.”
Cansew Inc. was founded in 1924 as The Canadian Sewing Supply, operating as a small family-run business in Montreal’s Plateau neighborhood. Today, Hershie Schachter, and Mark and Jack Schachter, vice presidents, represent the third generation of family-run leadership overseeing Cansew’s vertical manufacturer, from the production of threads, dyeing, glazing, finishing, and winding operations.
Highlights• Growth: Today, Cansew Inc. has more than 100 employees in five locations – Montreal (head office), Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver – providing products and services in Canada and internationally.• Engagement: Cansew is currently implementing a multimillion-dollar modernization and growth strategy to better meet current and future customer needs and is part of the CTIA’s Green Textile Certification program.
Cansew also recently signed onto Canada’s Net-Zero Challenge, which encourages businesses to develop and implement credible and effective plans to transition their facilities and operations to net-zero emissions by 2050.
“Going forward, you can never predict exactly what the future will look like,” says Leslie Schachter, director of marketing and strategy. “What is certain is that Cansew will continue to grow and evolve by always building on a tight-knit team that is committed to quality, sustainability, and meeting customers’ needs.”
Source: specialtyfabricsreview.com
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