I have lived in  Upstate SC my entire life….and always known about Milliken and Company, but NEVER had any idea of how many products they are involved with. For example, that clear plastic bottle you drink water from….Milliken’s research team developed the chemical reaction that allows the plastic to be clear.  The Innovation Gallery does an amazing job of telling their story.

From their website:

By combining science with design and insights, Milliken tackles the issues and concerns of today. Every day, our community of innovators is invigorated by the challenge of finding creative ways to enhance people’s lives and make the world around us easier, safer, more sustainable and more beautiful.

Milliken has long led the way for “knowledge-based” investment, employing over 100 PhDs, and has accumulated over 2,200 U.S. patents – and more than 5,000 patents worldwide – since our founding in 1865.

With over 35 manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., U.K., Belgium, France, China, India, and Australia, and other sales and service operations throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Milliken’s more than 7,000 associates work to deliver innovations that do good for the world, create new experiences, and build for the future.