£100m turnover textile firm strengthens trans-Atlantic presence by acquiring US business
Mirfield-headquartered textile business Camira has reinforced its presence in North America with the acquisition of £3.2m turnover US company Luna Textiles.
Camira, which employs more than 750 people and has an annual turnover of around £100m, is a textile designer and manufacturer. It operates internationally and develops fabrics for the commercial contract industry and mass passenger transport market. The company makes more than nine million metres of textiles annually, working with natural, recycled and synthetic fibres for its broad portfolio of fabrics.
Luna Textiles is based in San Francisco, and was founded in 1994 with a vision to introduce a new style to commercial interiors with its distinctive portfolio of patterned textiles, designed for the corporate, hospitality and healthcare markets.
The company’s brand legacy comes from its founder, Anna Hernandez, who established the business as an industry leader in the commercial textile field through her creative design portfolio and company credentials. She also deployed memorable marketing techniques, which led to several prestigious industry awards.
Luna has been an important innovator and contributor in the North American textile industry, so the acquisition is intended to expand and strengthen Camira’s presence in the market. Luna’s diverse product portfolio is expected to complement Camira’s current offering of upholstery and panel fabrics.
Grant Russell, Camira Chief Executive, said: “We are both proud and excited to continue the legacy of Anna Hernandez and Luna. We believe there is a strong synergy of values and sustainability initiatives between Camira and Luna and are very much looking forward to making Luna part of the Camira family.
“Luna Textiles will remain as an independent brand and will continue to sell its products through its network of sales representatives.
“The enhanced product portfolio combined with our operational strength and industry relations, will open up new opportunities for us and our customers – and at the same time continue the identity and passion Anna established within Luna.”
Michael Vanderbyl, Designer and Co-founder of Luna, who has overseen the management of Luna Textiles since Hernandez died in 2016, said: “Although a very emotional decision, we believe the presence of Luna as part of the Camira Group will continue to profile everything Anna built and embrace the legacy she created. We look forward to seeing Anna’s vision and ethos develop with Camira.”
In recognition of the legacy of Anna Hernandez and her impact on the contract textiles industry in North America, Camira has donated an undisclosed sum to the IIDA Foundation’s Anna Hernandez/Luna Textiles Visionary Award, which recognises and supports female business owners within the industry.
