About Us

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 100 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
1998 - Frankl & Thomas acquires Beveridge Machine Works of Gastonia, NC, thus entering the weaving replacement parts and service business.

For over 52 years, Frankl & Thomas has provided textile manufacturers of all types with innovative and customized product solutions.

Frankl & Thomas has grown steadily over the past 52 years, expanding into new segments of the textile industry, growing our revenues, and serving new customers.

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.

We have a Spanish speaking associate on staff to serve our clients.