Ruddick Corporation History & Historical Profile

Historical Record

October 2013 Summary: Holding company created in 1968 by brothers Alan and Stuart Dickson for two unrelated companies: Harris Teeter, Inc. (supermarket chain, which they acquired in 1969) and American & Efird, Inc. (yarns and other synthetic fibers, previously owned by the brothers' father). American & Efird, Inc. with 33 manufacturing centers and 78 distribution points in 44 countries A&E delivers exact color, superior quality and the most innovative products right where they are needed.

April 2006 Summary: Ruddick Corporation (NYSE:RDK) is a holding company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is engaged in two primary businesses: Harris Teeter, Inc. operates a regional chain of supermarkets in six southeastern states and American & Efird, Inc. manufactures and distributes thread and specialty engineered yarns on a global basis. They own American & Efird, Inc. (A&E). A&E is a manufacturer and distributor of thread and specialty engineered yarns, produced from natural and synthetic fibers, for worldwide industrial and consumer markets. It sells primarily industrial sewing thread, embroidery thread and specialty engineered yarn.