What Atkins & Pearce does

Atkins & Pearce is a privately held US manufacturer of braided technical textiles, founded in the early nineteenth century and headquartered in Covington, Kentucky, where it operates a single integrated manufacturing facility. The company runs what it describes as one of the world's largest braided textile platforms — over 13,000 braiding machines across more than 16 carrier counts — and processes one of the most diverse fiber portfolios under a single roof, including Aramids, UHMWPE, ECTFE, LCP, PFA, PTFE, PPS, nylon, polyester, fiberglass, and specialty fibers sourced from brand owners such as DuPont (Kevlar, Nomex), Honeywell (Spectra), DSM (Dyneema), Teijin (Twaron, Technora), and W.L. Gore. Its product portfolio spans expandable braided sleeving (Monoflex® PET, PET HD, PET FR, PEEK, PPS; Enclose® and Enclose® SB; Flex-Tuff®), electrical sleeving and tubing (Ben-Har®, Suflex®, Motor On®), and braided candle wicks (Aroma-Lite®, HTP Wick), supported by three proprietary capability platforms.

The company's technical differentiation rests on two proprietary processes — High Performance Twist (HPT), which enables processing of high-performance fibers down to 10 denier, and Precision Winding, which produces custom braider packages across varied tapers, tensioning, and sizes without inducing catenary — combined with in-house functional coatings for water repellency, UV/chemical/abrasion resistance, and thermal/dielectric protection. Products are qualified for demanding applications: aerospace wiring harnesses and cable assemblies, automotive engine compartment wiring and fuel lines, heavy equipment hydraulic hose protection, data center cable management, motor/transformer electrical insulation, medical device cable protection, and consumer candle wicks. Performance specifications include 30,000+ abrasion cycles (Flex-Tuff®), continuous operation to 260°C (Monoflex® PEEK), and 13,000-cycle abrasion resistance in data center applications.

Commercially, Atkins & Pearce operates a dual-channel model: a B2B direct sales motion handling custom engineered and made-to-order solutions with engineering collaboration on fiber, diameter, temperature, and performance criteria, alongside an e-commerce storefront on atkinsandpearce.com selling standard stock products at transparent unit pricing. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, complies with EU REACH, RoHS, UL VW-1, and Dodd-Frank Conflict Minerals requirements, and markets domestic US manufacturing as a supply chain hedge against overseas sourcing. Customer segments are organized by vertical across nine identified end markets, with aerospace marked as the primary segment; no named enterprise customers are publicly disclosed.

Name

Atkins & Pearce

Legal name

Atkins & Pearce, Inc.

Website

https://atkinsandpearce.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1845

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Atkins & Pearce is a privately held US manufacturer of braided technical textiles, operating over 13,000 braiders in Covington, Kentucky, serving aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, data center, motor/transformer, medical, and consumer candle markets with proprietary high-performance sleeving, electrical insulation, and custom engineered solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Covington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Braided Textile Products: One-time transaction sales of stock products (expandable braided sleeving, electrical sleeving, candle wicks) available for immediate purchase online, plus made-to-order custom solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Atkins & Pearce is a US manufacturer of braided technical textiles that designs, engineers, and produces expandable braided sleeving, electrical sleeving and tubing, and braided candle wicks. The company converts a broad range of high-performance fibers (aramids, UHMWPE, PTFE, PEEK, PPS, fiberglass, and others) into cable, hose, wire, and motor protection products via its proprietary High Performance Twist (HPT) and Precision Winding platforms. It serves customers in aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, industrial, IT/data centers, medical, sporting goods, and candle-making markets through direct sales of stock and custom-made braided solutions.

Product overview

Atkins & Pearce is a braided textile manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of braided products and services organized around three core product categories: Expandable Braided Sleeving (including Monoflex® PET, Monoflex® PET HD, Monoflex® PET FR, Enclose®, Enclose® SB, Flex-Tuff®, Monoflex® PEEK, Monoflex® PPS), Electrical Sleeving & Tubing (including Ben-Har® 1151-FRB, Ben-Har® 1151-XL-200, Motor On®, Suflex® Acryflex®-F), and Braided Candle Wicks. The company differentiates through proprietary technology platforms including High Performance Twist (HPT) for processing high-performance fibers down to 10 denier, Precision Winding for custom braider packages, and Functional Coatings for water repellency and thermal protection. With over 13,000 braiders and 200+ years of manufacturing expertise, the company serves aerospace, automotive, industrial, heavy equipment, medical, IT/data centers, and candle markets. The product architecture follows a platform-plus-capability model where the core braiding expertise is applied across multiple product lines with varying material compositions (fiberglass, aramids, UHMWPE, PEEK, PPS, PTFE) and performance specifications (temperature ratings from 125°C to 260°C).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Monoflex®: Versatile expandable braided sleeving product line including PET, PET FR, PET HD, PET TW, PET NF, PET DG, PEEK, PPS, HT, and PFA variants for cable protection and wire harnesses
• Enclose®
• Flex-Tuff®
• Ben-Har®
• Suflex®
• Motor On®
• Aroma-Lite®
• HTP Wick

Products and services

• Expandable Braided Sleeving Expandable braided sleeving products providing flexible protection for cables, wires, and hoses with easy installation. Used in aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, industrial, and data center applications.
• Electrical Sleeving & Tubing Electrical sleeving and tubing solutions providing insulation, abrasion protection, and thermal management for electrical wiring, motor windings, lead insulation, and transformer applications.
• Braided Candle Wicks Braided candle wicks for various candle types including cored, flat braided, and specialty wicks designed for clean burn, flame consistency, and wax pool optimization.
• Monoflex® PET Versatile, expandable braided sleeving for wiring harnesses and cable assemblies. Lightweight and durable, resists abrasion and automotive fluids while simplifying installation over connectors and fittings.
• Monoflex® PET HD Expandable PET sleeving constructed with larger filaments for greater resistance to impact and abrasion, suited for heavy equipment and demanding industrial applications.
• Monoflex® PET FR Expandable sleeving with abrasion resistance comparable to PET and flame-retardant properties, designed for data center cable bundling and protection.
• Monoflex® PEEK High-performance expandable sleeving with continuous operating temperature of 260°C and melting point of 343°C. Delivers 8,000 abrasion cycles and low outgassing properties for extreme environments.
• Monoflex® PPS Expandable lightweight sleeving constructed of self-extinguishing monofilament with high chemical resistance and low moisture absorption. Rated to 150°C operating temperature.
• Enclose® Wraparound sleeve design enabling quick installation on existing assemblies without disconnecting hoses or cables, ideal for retrofitting and repairs.
• Enclose® SB Semi-rigid split braided sleeving with self-closing properties, ideal for wire harnessing applications where removal and re-installation is common. Rated to 125°C; UL Temperature and Horizontal Flame Rated (File #E118600); CSA Temperature and FT2 Rated.
• Flex-Tuff® Maximum abrasion protection solution for hydraulic hoses on excavators, bulldozers, and earth-moving machinery, rated to 30,000+ abrasion cycles.
• Ben-Har® 1151-FRB Flame-retardant silicone rubber-coated fiberglass sleeving providing excellent abrasion resistance with self-extinguishing properties. Operating range from -70°C to 200°C; resistant to hydraulic fluids and jet fuels.
• Ben-Har® 1151-XL-200 Reinforced silicone rubber-coated fiberglass sleeving with excellent electrical properties, offering great expandability, flex life, and push back. Rated to 200°C.
• Motor On® Cost-competitive high-performance sleeving for the motor repair market featuring finely braided fiberglass with dielectric acrylic resin film for outstanding electrical protection.
• Suflex® Acryflex®-F Fiberglass Class F electrical insulation sleeving with dielectric acrylic resin film providing superior dielectric strength for applications up to 155°C. VW-1 Flame Rating (UL File #E15253 Grade C3); UL Recognized File #63446 (Grade A); NEMA TF-1 Type 6 compliant.
• Custom Braided Sleeving & Engineered Solutions Custom engineering service delivering tailored braided solutions to customer specifications across diameter, material, temperature, and performance requirements, leveraging proprietary HPT and Precision Winding platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Abrasion rating of 30,000+ cycles for Flex-Tuff products
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Teijin Aramid B.V.minorOthersSupplier of high-performance fibers including Twaron® and Technora® brand aramid fibers used in Atkins & Pearce's braided textile products.
• The Chemours CompanyminorOthersSupplier of Teflon® brand PTFE materials used in Atkins & Pearce's fiber processing and braided products.
• SolvayminorOthersSupplier of Ryton® (PPS) brand fibers used in high-temperature braided textile applications.
• E. I. duPont de Nemours and CompanyminorOthersSupplier of Kevlar® and Nomex® brand aramid fibers for high-performance braided textile applications.
• Kuraray Co., Ltd.minorOthersSupplier of Vectran® brand high-performance fibers used in Atkins & Pearce's braided solutions.
• W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.minorOthersSupplier of GORE® brand materials incorporated into Atkins & Pearce's braided textile products.
• Honeywell International, Inc.minorOthersSupplier of Spectra® brand UHMWPE fibers for high-strength braided applications.
• Toray Industries, Inc.minorOthersSupplier of Torcon® brand high-performance fibers used in Atkins & Pearce's technical textile solutions.
• DSM High Performance Fibers B.V.minorOthersSupplier of Dyneema® brand ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibers for ballistic and protective applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Federal-Mogul (Bentley-Harris): Bentley-Harris (part of DPH/Federal-Mogul) is a leading maker of braided and woven protective sleeving for wiring harnesses and hoses, competing directly with Atkins & Pearce's Monoflex and Flex-Tuff lines.
• Techflex: US manufacturer of expandable braided sleeving and cable management products for the same automotive, industrial, and data-center markets as Atkins & Pearce.
• Bentley-Harris (Federal-Mogul Powertrain): Automotive-focused producer of textile sleeving and thermal protection for wiring and hoses, a direct competitor in engineered braided protection.
• Relats: Spain-based global manufacturer of technical textile sleeving and electrical insulation for automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets, directly comparable in product and end markets.
• Varflex Corporation: US maker of coated fiberglass electrical sleeving and braided insulation tubing, directly overlapping Atkins & Pearce's Ben-Har and Suflex insulation lines.
• Bally Ribbon Mills: US narrow-fabric and technical textile manufacturer producing woven and braided high-performance materials for aerospace, medical, and industrial uses, comparable in capabilities and markets.
• Atlantic Braids (A&P Technology): US braiding specialist producing engineered braided textiles and composite reinforcements, sharing core braiding technology and high-performance fiber processing with Atkins & Pearce.

Broad incumbents

• HellermannTyton: Global cable protection and management supplier whose braided/expandable sleeving overlaps Atkins & Pearce's wire-harness protection offering within a broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Gremtek: European manufacturer of braided and expandable sleeving for cable protection and electrical insulation, similar offering serving primarily EMEA markets.

Others

• Steeger USA: Manufacturer of braiding machines and equipment; an ecosystem/technology supplier to braided-textile producers rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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