LEBANON, Pennsylvania – Keystone Weaving Mills Inc. has turned production of what was an 82-year-old apparel fabrics mill into a home furnishings fabric supplier with custom weaving capabilities.

Keystone is projecting sales in the $50 million range within the next five years, especially if it gets help from the U.S. economy, according to Sloan Caplan, a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Textiles and president and CEO of this third generation family owned mill.

“We try to be value oriented with competitive pricing,” said Caplan. “We do two lines a year with special projects always welcomed.”

Keystone participates in Showtime in its own showroom.

Under the sales and merchandising direction of Ray McKinnon, Keystone is now selling to many key jobbers and manufacturing accounts in the USA. McKinnon is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a design and business background.

Keystone has been in business since 1930. It is a designer, weaver and marketer of mid to upper-end interiors and apparel fabrics. The Keystone customer base includes domestic and export companies engaged in fabric distribution, apparel manufactures, furniture manufacturers, pillow and top of the bed producers, contract and hospitality providers.

“Keystone’s entry in the market is timely due to the resurgence of sourcing in the USA,” said Caplan. “Keeping things in the USA is good for everyone because you can now meet face to face with your supplier if there is a problem and resolve it quickly.”

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