Alpha Acquires McAllister Mills Textile Division
Alpha Acquires McAllister Mills Textile Division –
Strengthening our textile product portfolio with proven fabrics, tapes, ropes and insulation blankets.
Alpha Engineered Composites is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Textile Division of McAllister Mills, effective September 23, 2025. This strategic addition expands Alpha’s breadth of engineered textiles for high-temperature and specialty applications, including fiberglass, basalt and silica fabrics, tapes, ropes, sleeving and insulation blankets.
"I am excited to share that Alpha has completed the acquisition of the Textile Division of McAllister Mills, Inc. a respected manufacturer whose products and people will strengthen our ability to serve customers worldwide."
— Chris Avallone, CEO, Alpha Engineered Composites
With the McAllister acquisition, Alpha continues to build a multi-brand portfolio that delivers textile-based thermal protection across a broader temperature range and set of applications from weld safety and high-temperature silica fabrics, removable blankets to EV thermal management, smoke and fire curtains, and EV and automotive thermal management. .
What this brings to Alpha and to our customers
Customers will now have access to McAllister’s line of fabrics, tapes, ropes, sleeving and insulation blankets, in addition to Alpha’s coated-textile and high-temperature offerings.
The McAllister textile business will continue operations at its 35,000 sq. ft. Independence, VA facility. Customers can expect the same part numbers and reliable fulfillment during the transition.
McAllister’s experience in sealing, gasketing, expansion joint, and specialty applications complements Alpha’s engineered solutions and coatings expertise.
Moving Forward Together
We’re excited about the opportunities this partnership creates. With this acquisition, we are combining craftsmanship, product breadth and technical know-how to deliver even stronger solutions across fabrics, tapes, ropes and removable insulation blankets.