Pawtucket, City

Wardwell Braiding Machine is one of the world s leading suppliers of braiding equipment. Since it s founding in 1911, the company has invested heavily in the development of specialized braiding machines to serve the rapidly growing needs of the wire and cable industry. In 1994, Wardwell Braiding Machine acquired Schnellflechter Berlin, a German braiding machine producer with a reputation for engineering excellence and product quality. In 2001 the company further expanded its braiding machinery capabilities with the acquisition of the German company Spirka. Also in 2001, Wardwell Italy was opened to extend the company s product range of automatic bobbin winders and payoff systems. Wardwell Braiding Machine applications include coaxial and shielded cables, cable television, aerospace applications, computer networking, satellite application products and fishing lines. The company is headquartered in Central Falls, R.I.

Murdock Webbing Company is a leader in the textile industry with more than 60 years of experience producing high-quality narrow fabrics for use in a wide range of products. The company is committed to excellence and continually seeks to improve its products by developing innovative technology and applying it to our manufacturing process. With facilities in Rhode Island and North Carolina, and delivery capabilities, Murdock is a source for all narrow fabrics needs. Murdock Webbing is committed to its employees and customers to remain a world-class manufacturer of the highest quality products, while maintaining a workplace environment that is safe, secure, employee-friendly and perceived in the community as a good corporate citizen.