History of Tri Vantage
Tri Vantage was formed in May 2007 through the merger of The Astrup Company and John Boyle & Company – after both businesses were acquired by Glen Raven, Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialty fabrics worldwide.
The creation of Tri Vantage was a historic event in the specialty fabrics industry. True pioneers of the trade, each of the three companies united with more than a century of business behind them. The result is three industry leaders coming together to offer unmatched service and opportunities for innovation that will benefit the entire industry. The vast breadth and depth of product inventory created through this merger enables the company to serve as a single source for thousands of products with greater reach and resources.
Tri Vantage is a strong, diversified organization that is capable of providing enhanced value to customers. We serve the demands of global markets for innovative products, efficient supply chains, close working relationships with customers and strong product brands.
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, and 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.
