Barnhardt Manufacturing Company
Textile ManufacturingNorth Carolina, United States201-500 Employees
Barnhardt Manufacturing Company is a private, family-owned textile producer founded in 1900 by Thomas M. Barnhardt, with its corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company maintains additional facilities in Mount Airy, Hickory and Kinston in North Carolina; Dalton, Georgia; Griswoldville, MA; Clearfield, Utah; and Reno, Nevada. Originating as a supplier of buggy seats and horse collars, Barnhardt has shifted toward fiber-based markets with a focus on cotton purification and related products. Through acquisitions, it has broadened its footprint into dental, medical, pharmaceutical, beauty, furniture, mattress and carpet padding, and foam and insulation markets, leveraging quality and customization to meet diverse customer needs. The organization distributes its products on six of seven continents, reflecting a substantial global footprint. A 2022 report noted Barnhardt ranked as the 10th player in North Carolina for 2024, indicating continued recognition within its home state.