Copland Industries
Hopedale, NC
Hopedale, NC
James Copland, Sr. and George Fowler founded Copland Fabrics in 1941 at the
junction of Stony Creek and the Haw River. The original building dating to 1832
was built on the site of a grist mill by John Trollinger. Jesse Gant was an investor
but not an active partner. The operation has been in constant operation since
1832, making it the oldest continuing mill in operation in North Carolina.
The original Copland business was dedicated to the production of filament rayon.
Finishing was added in 1948 and incorporated as Copland, Inc. A sales
organization was created and located in New York City. James Copland, Jr.
retired in 1955 and his son, James, Jr. took over and remained in charge until
1986. James Copland III, the current CEO, expanded the business into pocketing,
commercial finishing, furniture decking, table rounds, lamp shade fabric,
tablecloths, ironing board covers and 100% cotton prepare-for-print for men’s and
women’s apparel. In 1999, Copland, Inc. became Copland Industries. Copland
is the largest supplier of filament-based goods to the ready-made curtain market.
www.coplandfabrics.com
junction of Stony Creek and the Haw River. The original building dating to 1832
was built on the site of a grist mill by John Trollinger. Jesse Gant was an investor
but not an active partner. The operation has been in constant operation since
1832, making it the oldest continuing mill in operation in North Carolina.
The original Copland business was dedicated to the production of filament rayon.
Finishing was added in 1948 and incorporated as Copland, Inc. A sales
organization was created and located in New York City. James Copland, Jr.
retired in 1955 and his son, James, Jr. took over and remained in charge until
1986. James Copland III, the current CEO, expanded the business into pocketing,
commercial finishing, furniture decking, table rounds, lamp shade fabric,
tablecloths, ironing board covers and 100% cotton prepare-for-print for men’s and
women’s apparel. In 1999, Copland, Inc. became Copland Industries. Copland
is the largest supplier of filament-based goods to the ready-made curtain market.
www.coplandfabrics.com
High Falls Manufacturing Company
1832
Oldest continuously-operating mill in
North Carolina
1832
Oldest continuously-operating mill in
North Carolina