Litespeed Bicycles

Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Litespeed manufactures state of the art, high-performance bicycles. Litespeed’s titanium technology makes it the leading manufacturer of cold-worked, cycling-specific tubesets in the world.

Litespeed has long been regarded world over as the preeminent source on advanced titanium bikes. And there’s a simple reason: we take the highest quality titanium available—and make it better. Our ability to deliver targeted stiffness, compliances or aerodynamics, exactly where it’s wanted through cutting edge tube shaping, results in a bike that’s visually striking, but moreover performs in a superlative manner on road or trail. It all begins with a devotion to quality that we established in 1986.

La-Z-Boy

In 1927 two young cousins from Monroe, Mich. – Edward M. Knabusch and Edwin J. Shoemaker – created a wood-slat chair with a reclining back that allowed hardworking families to relax after a long day – and the world’s first recliner was born! The La-Z-Boy recliner was a big hit in Monroe and soon, the nation. Over the years, La-Z-Boy has expanded beyond recliners and now offers comfortable furniture in all shapes and sizes

L.C. King Manufacturing

Around the turn of the 19th century, Landon Clayton King was raising champion bird dogs in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Seeing a need for tough, durable workwear clothes that could withstand the rigors of tracking quail or a long day on the farm, he founded The L. C. King Manufacturing Company in January 1913. Landon approached producing garments with the same exacting standards he held for training his dogs. Inspired by their ruggedness, character, and style, he named the first line of clothing “Pointer Brand.”

For a hundred years and four generations, the storied factory in downtown Bristol, Tennessee has been in the capable hands of the King family. Today, Jack King strives to uphold his great-grandfather’s commitment to excellence by continuing to make iconic workwear—whether it’s our classic triple-stitched overalls or a global fashion collaboration destined for the runway.

Jackson Kayak

World’s Leading Manufacturer of Whitewater and Fishing Kayaks, as well as a custom rotomolder. Distributed on 6 continents. We are located in Sparta, TN in our 100,000 square foot facility, in a town of 8,000 people. We have about 120 employees and make products for whitewater, recreational paddling, touring, fishing, accessories, clothing, and even do custom manufacturing for playgrounds, other kayak companies, and more. We make our plastic kayaks in Sparta, and just about every component as well. Each year we become more self-sufficient in our manufacturing.

GSM Engineered Fabrics

GSM manufactures a wide range of filter fabrics for liquid/solid separation, forming, filtering, and conveying applications. From plastic woven to spiral link, GSM carries a large inventory of all styles to meet the urgent demands of our fast-paced industries. In addition to filter fabrics, our growing product offering now includes belt filter press replacement parts including rollers and roller repairs. We are a customer-centric team of experienced professionals who are enthusiastic and ready to help in any way we can. We may be known for our quality belts and fabrics, but what makes us thrive is going the extra mile to provide excellent customer service.
 

Footwear Industries of Tennessee, Inc.

Footwear Industries of Tennessee Inc. (FIT) is based in Jefferson City Tennessee and was incorporated in 2013. FIT manufactures a range of footwear for work, safety, hiking, and hunting, using state-of-the-art, direct-injection molding technology. FIT is a division of the Merchant House International Group, which has been manufacturing footwear for over 30 years. The group’s footwear division predominantly specializes in work footwear, but in 2003 diversified to include cowboy and western boots.

The Tennessee location was selected because of the state’s central location and its excellent transport links across the US. Jefferson City, with its skilled workforce, was deemed the perfect “FIT” for the project. Footwear Industries of Tennessee Inc. started with 50 workers and has plans to triple that number.