About Us FRANKL & THOMAS HISTORY

Grounded on experience. Built for the future.

Frankl & Thomas is a leading supplier of high quality, innovative product solutions and systems for the textile industry. Its Greenville, SC Headquarters and Warehouse are conveniently located at the Thomas Centre, at the juncture of I-85 and I-385.

In business since 1946, our heritage is more than 60 years old. Our philosophy of business is unconditional commitment to customer satisfaction. We strive to provide our valued customers with product solutions offering unsurpassed quality and exceptional value. We seek to forge long lasting partnerships with our customers, suppliers, and employees.

OUR HISTORY

1946: The Ernest L. Frankl Co. is founded and was the first American firm to import European textile machinery after World War II.

1971: Thomas Textile Machinery is founded by Al Thomas and is awarded the agency for Nippon Nozzle, the leading worldwide producer of spinnerettes.

1986: Ernest L. Frankl Co. and Thomas Textile Machinery merge to form Frankl & Thomas, a full service supplier of textile machinery and parts

2007: Frankl & Thomas acquires Hurley & Harrison, of Greenville SC. With this acquisition, F&T now is the official distributor for Reiners & Furst, Bobotex, IRO/Te Strake, Lamiflex, and Klüber.

OUR COMPANY

For over 100 years, Frankl & Thomas has provided textile manufacturers of all types with innovative and customized product solutions.

Our philosophy of business remains unchanged: Unconditional Commitment to Customer Satisfaction

Provide our valued customers with product solutions offering unsurpassed quality and exceptional value.
Exceed customer expectations with responsive, quick, and knowledgeable service.
Forge long lasting partnerships with our customers, suppliers, and employees.