Tri Vantage™, LLC, is an international supplier of specialty fabrics and hardware used in the manufacture of awnings, signs, casual furniture, tents, umbrellas, marine products (interiors, tops and covers) and many other residential, commercial and architectural applications. The company serves awning and marine fabricators, architects, interior designers, sign manufacturers, upholstery shops and anyone else looking for specialty fabrics.

Products sold by Tri Vantage are used to create a wide range of end-uses. From the giant canopy above a resort entrance to the retractable awning shading the back patio of a small home. From high style, durable fabric on the seating inside a busy restaurant to the water-resistant interior of a yacht. From massive fabric signs hanging down the side of a building to the banners lining a city street. Tri Vantage sells the fabric and hardware to create all of these things and much more.

Formerly known as The Astrup Company and John Boyle & Company, Tri Vantage was formed through the merger of these two large distributors following an acquisition by Glen Raven, Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialty fabrics worldwide. True pioneers of the trade, each of the three companies have more than a century of business behind them, and their merger signified an historic event in the specialty fabrics industry. Tri Vantage represents the union of three industry leaders coming together to offer unmatched service and numerous advantages to customers, as well as new opportunities for innovation that will benefit the entire industry.

"Through the combination of resources from Astrup, John Boyle and Glen Raven, this new entity has become a stronger, more diversified organization that is capable of providing enhanced value to customers," said Harry Gobble, President and General Manager, Tri Vantage, LLC. "Today's global markets demand innovative products, efficient supply chains, close working relationships with customers and strong consumer brands. With this union, we can achieve all of that and more."

While names have changed, the heritage and quality will continue. With a greater reach, Tri Vantage will continue the legacy of its predecessors in providing superior products through the highest level of customer service. The vast breadth and depth of product inventory created through this merger has enabled the company to serve as a single source for thousands of products enabling customers to find everything they need in one convenient place. Tri Vantage serves customers through 19 state-of-the-art distribution centers in North America with same-day service capabilities and an enhanced online ordering process.

In addition to its superior product selection, Tri Vantage leads the industry in product innovation. Taking its lead from customers and their ever-changing needs, the company keeps a pulse on the industry, continuously integrating new items from the industry's top manufacturers. When it comes to providing a solution for a customer, Tri Vantage strives to either track down an item or further the development of a new product to solve the problem.

 
John Boyle & Company
John Boyle & Company was founded in 1860 by John Boyle as a sail loft in Brooklyn, N.Y. With corporate offices in Statesville, N.C., Boyle manufactured and distributed materials used for awnings, signage, tents, marine, military, geo textile and other outdoor and recreational applications. With more than 300,000 square feet of manufacturing, administration and distribution space, the Boyle facility offered extensive capabilities in knitting, coating and laminating.

The Astrup Company
The Astrup Company was founded in 1876 by William J.O. Astrup, a sail maker who emigrated to the U.S. from Denmark. Astrup, the oldest child born into a family of boat builders, opened a sail loft in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife, Margaret, as the seamstress. By 1884, as the days of commercial sailing ships were coming to an end, Astrup focused his attention on awnings and tents. Astrup began wholesaling canvas, and opened the first branch warehouse and office in New York City in 1929. As the years went by, the company's product line grew to offer more than 10,000 items through a network of 14 distribution centers.

Glen Raven
Glen Raven was founded in 1880 by John Q. Gant and remains a privately held, family-owned business. Glen Raven, headquartered in Glen Raven, N.C., markets performance fabrics in more than 100 countries worldwide, including its two leading brands, Sunbrella® and Dickson®. Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, LLC provides performance fabrics for awnings, marine and furniture, while Glen Raven Technical Fabrics, LLC provides performance fabrics for automotive, military, outdoor and protective work apparel markets. Glen Raven has marketing, product development, sourcing and manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.