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- Uniroyal Global Engineered Products, Inc. (UNIR) manufactures and distributes vinyl coated fabrics and soft trim technologies with high-performance characteristics including durability, stain resistance, and cost-effectiveness as alternatives to leather or fabric coverings; its core products encompass coated fabrics for automotive seating, door panels, head and arm rests, security shades, trim components such as instrument panels, gear lever and steering column gaiters, headliners, and load space covers, as well as non-automotive applications like outdoor seating for utility and sports vehicles, stadium seating, healthcare facilities, athletic equipment, indoor/outdoor furniture, commercial and hospitality seating, moisture barriers, stroller and nursery equipment, personal protection, and decorative surfaces; the company also produces textured coatings and polymer films under primary brands including Naugahyde, BeautyGard, Flameblocker, Spirit Millennium, Ambla, Amblon, Velbex, Cirroflex, Plastolene, and Vynide. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, Uniroyal Global operates through subsidiaries Uniroyal Engineered Products, LLC in the United States with 230,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity and 187 employees, and Uniroyal Global Limited in Earby, England with 250,000 square feet of capacity and 222 employees, providing approximately 509,000 square feet total across North America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets serving automotive (over 50% of sales), recreational, industrial, contract, hospitality, and healthcare sectors. In recent developments, the company secured a USD 14.2 million senior secured credit facility from FrontWell Capital Partners in May 2024 to refinance existing debt, enhance working capital, and support strategic sales growth and expansion objectives.