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About Us

Dixie commits to excellence, our company specializes in the design, development, and production of cutting-edge plastic materials tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clientele. Backed by decades of collective experience and a passion for discovery, our team of experts thrives on the challenge of crafting materials that surpass expectations and set new standards of performance.

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of materials that excel in a wide array of applications, including synthetic fibers, automotive, packaging, thermoplastics, and beyond. Our dedication to sustainability drives us to constantly explore eco-friendly alternatives, ensuring that our materials not only meet today's demands but also pave the way for a greener tomorrow.

What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. Through research and development, we continuously push the envelope, leveraging the latest technologies and insights to pioneer breakthrough materials with enhanced properties, durability, and functionality. Whether it's improving mechanical strength, enhancing efficiency, or achieving unparalleled aesthetic appeal, we tailor our materials to exceed the most demanding specifications.

At Dixie, we understand that success lies in collaboration. That's why we work closely with our clients every step of the way, from initial concept to final production, to deliver customized solutions that address their unique challenges and drive their success. Our commitment to partnership extends beyond mere transactions; it's about forging lasting relationships built on trust, integrity, and mutual growth.

Dixie Dye & Chemical was founded in the early 1980s by Jim and Kay Dendy. The couple primarily serviced the carpet industry in Northwest Georgia with dyestuffs, with a small focus on the paper mills in the surrounding areas. As the business grew, their four sons became active in the business. The great recession of 2008-09 took a significant toll on the carpet industry, prompting the sons to diversify their business interests outside the family business. As the industry began to recover, a decision was made to merge with another local dye company, Exact Color Systems. In 2016, Will Dendy and Lee Starks acquired the Dixie Dye & Chemical name from the family to use for the raw material division of Dixie Color. Dixie Dye and Chemical had longstanding relationships in India and China, allowing for the purchase of raw pigments/powders currently used in the production of single pigments and additives consumed by Dixie Color, as well as other local color-compounding companies. Dendy and Starks purchased a 42,000-square-foot facility for the manufacturing of pigments and additives.

Dixie Color was founded in 2009 by Will Dendy and Lee Starks. As the housing market collapse continued to negatively impact the carpet industry, new technology, and manufacturing equipment began to find their way into the Northwest Georgia area. With the Dendy family's rich history in providing quality products and services to the carpet industry, coupled with Stark's background in the extruded plastics business and proven track record of success in sales management, Dixie Color began the process of acquiring state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment to service the transition from conventionally dyed carpet yarn to solution-dyed (pre-dyed) carpet yarn. As the floorcovering industry recovered from the Great Recession, the industry witnessed a significant shift to solution-dyed yarns and Dixie Color captured a significant amount of market share in a very quick timeframe. With an experienced management team in place, along with the hiring of several key employees with 20+ years of color compounding and shade matching experience, Dixie Color has experienced continual growth year over year. Dixie Color produces PET, Nylon, PP, and PE color for a variety of applications.

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Manufacturing Process: From our three 25mm twin screw lab lines to our 95mm twin screw production line, and all sizes in between, Dixie utilizes a total of 11 identical compounding lines to ensure consistency across our manufacturing process. These lines were designed specifically for Dixie, and by standardizing our equipment from the lab to the production floor, we have streamlined our employee training program allowing our employees to work in either facility without sacrificing quality.

Quality Assurance: Every product that leaves our facilities undergoes numerous quality checks throughout the manufacturing process. From rigorous testing in our R&D department, before any new product is offered at the customer level, to multiple checks with our state-of-the-art lab equipment, Dixie strives to provide the highest level of quality assurance with every lot produced. Each lot is assigned a specific lot number, allowing for raw material tracking as far back as the components found in raw material production. Before your product is loaded on our dedicated trucks for delivery, you can be assured that it has been checked and rechecked to meet your specific standards and product requirements.

Value Added: With decades of industry knowledge, technical expertise, and a determined staff here to serve you, the Dixie Team is here to help our customers introduce new products in their respective markets. Additionally, Dixie is always looking to maximize efficiencies in our manufacturing processes, raw material procurement, supply chain channels, and employee training. Our responsive nature is part of our commitment to help our customers separate themselves from the competition, just as Dixie works tirelessly to separate ourselves from the competition. A Dixie representative will be assigned to you and will work to understand your specific needs. Give us a call today to learn more about what we mean when we talk about the "Dixie Difference"!