AMANN – International manufacturer of sewing and embroidery threads

Individual solutions and intelligent products by innovative people

The AMANN Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality sewing and embroidery threads. Since 1854, AMANN has combined innovation and tradition to produce premium products.
We supply customers worldwide in the textile and fashion industry, footwear and leather sector, automotive industry, home interior, as well as the technical textiles and workwear sectors.
As a technology leader, we believe in individual solutions and intelligent products created by innovative people.
At AMANN, the focus is always on the people, because they drive our success!

Facts and figures

Foundation: 
1854

Group turnover: 
approx. 230 Million €

Employees: 
approx. 2.500 worldwide

Management Board:
Wolfgang Findeis
Ivo Herzog
Peter Morgalla
Arved Westerkamp

Production scope:
High-quality sewing and embroidery threads

Production sites:
Germany (Augsburg), United Kingdom (Manchester), Romania (Brasov), Czech Republic (Chribska), China (Yancheng), Bangladesh (Mawna), Vietnam (Tam Ky), India (Ranipet)

Subsidiaries:
in 19 countries (Austria, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom, USA, Vietnam)

Product certifications:

  • STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
  • GRS (Global Recycled Standard)
  • Cradle to Cradle Certified®

Quality and environmental management

  • DIN EN ISO 9001 – all production sites
  • IATF 16949 – all automotive production sites
  • DIN EN ISO 14001 – Augsburg and Yancheng/China
  • Higg FEM - production site Yancheng/China and Mawna/Bangladesh.
  • Higg FSLM - production site Yancheng/China

AMANN Family

At AMANN, people are at the center of everything we do. We are proud of our diverse workforce, consisting of talented and dedicated employees from various cultures. Our teams are characterized by a wide range of skills and perspectives, which help us develop innovative solutions and support our customers worldwide in the best possible way.

We are a globally operating company with production sites and sales offices in various countries. We foster an open-minded corporate culture that promotes the exchange of ideas and experiences across cultural boundaries.

AMANN USA – your choice for premium sewing and embroidery threads in the US! 

For decades, AMANN USA has been serving the North American market directly to the end user - offering a great level of support and expertise not found in typical resellers. Working directly with the manufacturer certainly has it’s privileges. From the delicate fashion industry to the technical importance of highly specialized threads, Amann USA has the product selection and knows how to help you achieve your goals.

Always a trendsetter in the industry, AMANN USA strives to utilize new technologies to better your experience regarding the world of embroidery and industrial sewing threads as well as being the ever responsible steward of the environment. With strategic partnerships across the country, our highly motivated team of employees are here to see that AMANN USA succeeds in providing you with the very best in products and services - every day.

Connecting ideas and passion for perfect threads and perfect seams are the key points of our mission.

Company profile AMANN Group

Worldwide, more than 2,500 AMANN employees contribute to our success. Our sewing and embroidery threads are exclusively produced in our own manufacturing sites in Europe and Asia. 

Our headquarters, Amann & Söhne GmbH & Co. KG, is located near Stuttgart in Bönnigheim, Germany. 

The AMANN executive board consists of Wolfgang Findeis (CFO), Arved Westerkamp (CSO), Peter Morgalla (COO) and Ivo Herzog (CSIO) – pictured from left to right.

 

AMANN Code of Conduct for a fair coexistence

Integrity – in the sense of compliance with the law, honesty, reliability and fairness – are an indispensable prerequisite for the company’s success and have always underlined all business relations of the AMANN Group. The trust of our shareholders (business partners, customers, shareholders, authorities, the public and competitors) in responsible, law-abiding and morally honest conduct of all employees is of the utmost importance to us.

The AMANN Code of Conduct lays down fundamental ethical principles of behaviour that are intended to define the actions of management and employees in their day-to-day work. It should serve as a guideline for all decisions and actions, and represents a binding framework for internal cooperation and for dealing with customers, competitors, public officials and public institutions.

You can find the AMANN Code of Conduct here.

We combine tradition with a living culture of innovation

We have a strong basis for our future focus: the development and production of high-quality sewing and embroidery threads. As a global player and leader in technology, we stand for intelligent products, individual solutions and innovative concepts with a high claim to quality and reliability. Because development thrives on change, there are no well-worn paths at AMANN. Our curiosity and interdisciplinary way of thinking are our motivation, not only to recognise new trends but also to help shape them – whether in classic areas of application, automotive or for technical textiles.

We are open-minded thinkers with a hands-on mentality and that is why we are strong in the development of innovative concepts. We work closely with our customers right from the start. This way you don't just get a finished product but the solution that has become the yarn. In our textile think tank, the AMANN Innovation Lab, we work on new and further developments that are based around the requirements of our customers and make visions of the future a reality. As a dynamic company that is continuously learning, we are always on the ball and constantly adding to our knowledge. This makes us a sparring partner for all questions around the seams. How can your product become even safer, better performing, more beautiful or more comfortable? Ask us – we will find the answer.