Ronile Revenue and Competitors

Abe and Elinor Essig founded Rodale in 1984 as a yarn spinning company. In 1987, Rodale acquired the warp dyeing operations of Martin Processing. In 1988, Rodale acquired Colorstrand Corp., a leading supplier of knit-deknit ("KDK") space-dyed yarns. Since then, Rodale has expanded by adding extensive twisting, air-ply, and heat setting equipment. Today, the Company provides a variety of products, including space-dyed and solution dyed nylon, polypropylene, polyester, cotton, rayon, acrylic and other fibers to the carpet, rug, home furnishing, craft, and automotive markets. In 2001, Rodale further diversified by acquiring the assets of The Bacova Guild, Ltd. Bacova is a leading supplier of floor mats, accent rugs, and bath accessories sold by the country’s leading retailers.