World Emblem one of the world’s largest emblem and patch manufacturers, has announced plans to reshore scores of jobs to the company’s new factory scheduled to open in Houston, Texas, this October.
Fort Lauderdale-based World Emblem has signed a long-term lease for a new 72,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at 6740 Signat Drive in Houston. The company is moving its regional operations from the approximately 35,000 square feet of space it currently occupies in northwest Houston into the larger space, which will initially produce up to 500,000 emblems and patches per week.
“We are committed to continue growing our U.S. manufacturing base, which will not only help us reduce tariff costs and improve supply chain efficiency, but also enhance our ability to provide same-day production and delivery to clients,” said Randy Carr, CEO of World Emblem. “As a family-owned business founded and headquartered in Florida with locations throughout the country, we are proud to bring more jobs home in support of the country’s reshoring goals while continuing to improve service for our customers.”
Plant to Meet Demand for Emblems, Patches
According to the company, approximately 140 employees will work at the plant to start, with plans to bring in 50 jobs from abroad and add up to 100 additional staff in total as U.S. production continues to grow to meet rising demand for the company’s emblems, patches and promotional products, including custom stickers, labels, pens, pencils, and name badges.
“Our new state-of-the-art facility will allow us to expand further and continue hiring more employees from the surrounding area,” Carr said. “We are proud of our dedicated team in Houston and strong connection to the city, and look forward to remaining an active part of the community for many years to come.”
World Emblem also has U.S. factories in Norcross, Georgia, and Upland, California, with more than 300 employees in total located across the country. A family-owned business in operation for more than 30 years, World Emblem has grown to be the self-described largest emblem and patch manufacturer in the world. Currently, the South Florida-based company today operates 4,250 embroidery heads and occupies 1 million square feet of manufacturing and office space in Mexico, Canada and Europe, in addition to its multiple facilities in the United States. For more information, go to worldemblem.com.
