American Merchant Inc. will invest $19.9 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Bristol, a project expected to create 405 jobs.
The company is a subsidiary of Merchant House International Ltd, a Hong Kong-based designer and manufacturer of home textiles, seasonal décor products and leather shoes.
The new textiles plant in Bristol will expand the company’s home décor products division into the U.S.
American Merchant is a newly-formed company that will manufacture embroidered hand and bath towels in Bristol.
