Barnhardt Manufacturing Company, a privately held, family owned business, was founded in 1900 by Thomas M. Barnhardt. The fou ... rth generation is now charting the direction for the Company's continued success. With corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC, the Company has additional facilities in Mount Airy, NC, Hickory, NC, Kinston, NC, Dalton, GA, Griswoldville, MA, Clearfield, UT and Reno, NV. From its beginnings as a supplier for buggy seats and horse collars, Barnhardt has deepened its commitment to fiber based markets with an emphasis on cotton purification. Through acquisitions, the Company has expanded into the dental, medical, pharmaceutical, beauty, furniture, mattress and carpet padding, foam and insulation markets. In many of these markets, Barnhardt and its respective divisions have earned a dominant position through quality products, value-added services, innovation and the agility to customize based on customer needs. The unique environment and flexibility of this family owned business has allowed all at Barnhardt to embrace change and thrive on its challenges. Barnhardt products are proudly distributed on six of the seven continents. From generation to generation, integrity has been the cornerstone. Integrity in relationships with employees, customers, supplies and the communities served. read more