Meridian Specialty Yarn Group is showing how investment in advanced manufacturing technology and employee engagement can help sustain domestic textile production. The company’s 116,000-square-foot facility in Valdese, N.C., features automated processes and modern equipment, while workforce initiatives, including a mentoring program for new hires, have helped reduce employee turnover from 61% to 9%. The company employs approximately 130 people and continues to invest in workforce development and apprenticeships.