Business: Burke Mills, Inc. was engaged in the texturing, twisting, winding, dyeing, processing, and selling of cotton, polyester, rayon, nylon, and other specialty yarns. It also was involved in the dyeing and processing of the yarns for others. Its yarns were used in various applications, including automotive fabrics, office furnishings and wall coverings, home furnishings, men's and women's clothing, labels, ribbons, and shoe strings. The company served apparel, upholstery, home furnishings, and knitting and weaving industries in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka. The company was founded in 1948 and is based in Newton, North Carolina.