Applied DNA and American & Efird to Collaborate on New Anti-Counterfeiting Sewing Thread Platform
February 27 2018 - 5:30AM
Business Wire
Brands and manufacturers can be certain that
their products are authentic
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (“Applied DNA,” “the company,”
NASDAQ: APDN) today announced that it is collaborating with
American & Efird, (A&E), one of the world’s leading
manufacturers and distributors of industrial and consumer sewing
thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles, to utilize its
CertainT® platform to develop secure
sewing threads for brand protection.
“The CertainT Program is an innovative solution for brands and
retailers in their supply chain. A&E and Applied DNA Sciences
together are creating new security applications for sewing thread
benefitting from revolutionary SigNature® T DNA and Beacon®
technology. Our customers are increasingly more vigilant and
security minded. DNA technology can protect a wide range of
products, from luxury consumer brands to industrial applications
where integrity of components is mission critical,” Les Miller,
CEO, A&E, stated. “We are excited to be collaborating with
Applied DNA Sciences and developing cutting edge technology
solutions for our customers.”
A&E has a long history of leading the thread industry,
particularly working with the US government to ensure supply of
Berry Amendment-compliant products, industrial and consumer brands
that require stricter controls on product quality and integrity,
and working with stakeholders globally to ensure they meet their
corporate sustainability goals.
“Many products, from running shoes, to performance athleisure
wear, to luxury brands, can benefit from a secure sewing thread.
A&E’s extensive portfolio of products combined with the
CertainT platform provide a powerful opportunity to provide a
trusted solution for customers who need a true anti-counterfeiting
brand protection solution,” stated Dr. James Hayward, president and
CEO of Applied DNA.
About American & Efird
A&E is the largest U.S. manufacturer and a global leader in
premium quality industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery
thread and technical textiles. Producers of apparel, automotive
components, home furnishings, medical supplies, footwear and a
diverse range of industrial products rely on A&E industrial
sewing thread to manufacture their products. Customers select
A&E as the preferred choice for industrial sewing thread,
embroidery thread and technical textiles because of A&E’s
dedication to providing its customers with the finest products and
services, at the highest quality, delivered globally. Through its
global network, A&E’s products are manufactured in 21
countries, distributed in 50 countries and sold in over 100
countries. In addition to A&E’s steadfast commitment to
superior quality and customer service, A&E is a recognized
industry leader in environmental sustainability and corporate
social responsibility, and operates its global facilities with the
utmost regard for the safety and health of its associates employed
worldwide. A&E owns or operates 27 manufacturing facilities and
employs over 10,000 associates around the world directly or in
partnership with joint venture partners. For more information,
please visit www.amefird.com.
About Applied DNA Sciences
Applied DNA is a provider of molecular technologies that enable
supply chain security, anti-counterfeiting and anti-theft
technology, product genotyping and DNA mass production for
diagnostics and therapeutics.
Applied DNA makes life real and safe by providing innovative,
molecular-based technology solutions and services that can help
protect products, brands, entire supply chains, and intellectual
property of companies, governments and consumers from theft,
counterfeiting, fraud and diversion. The proprietary DNA-based
"CertainT™" platform can be used to identify, tag, test, and track
products, to help assure authenticity, origin, traceability,
sustainability and quality of products.
SigNature® DNA describes the core technology ingredient that is
at the heart of a family of uncopiable security and authentication
solutions such as SigNature®T and fiberTyping®, targeted towards
textiles and apparel, BackTrac® and DNAnet®, for anti-theft and
loss prevention, and digitalDNA®, providing powerful
track-and-trace. All provide a forensic chain of evidence, and can
be used to prosecute perpetrators. Applied DNA Sciences is also
engaged in the large-scale production of specific DNA sequences
using the polymerase chain reaction.
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Forward-Looking Statements
The statements made by Applied DNA in this press release may be
“forward-looking” in nature within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements
describe Applied DNA’s future plans, projections, strategies and
expectations, and are based on assumptions and involve a number of
risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of
Applied DNA. Actual results could differ materially from those
projected due to our lack of significant revenues, limited
financial resources, limited market acceptance, history of net
losses, market competition and various other factors detailed from
time to time in Applied DNA’s SEC reports and filings, including
our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 28, 2017 and our
subsequent quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed on February 8, 2018,
which are available at www.sec.gov. Applied DNA undertakes no
obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to
reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date
hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events,
unless otherwise required by law.
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