Spradling and GPS have enjoyed a partnership for more than 25 years, with GPS providing marketing and distribution to the marine and recreational vehicle (RV) industries. The GPS product portfolio includes vinyls, fabrics, and toppings featuring the full range of Spradling International’s standard line upholstery vinyls, as well as custom designed coated fabrics from Proquinal, tailored to the individual requirements of marine and RV manufacturers. This new division will be marketed as Spradling International Marine creating the strongest strategic alliance in the vinyl coated fabric industry, with nearly 150 years of combined experience serving the needs of marine and RV customers.

“We have a history together and have sold over 100 million yards during the past 25 years,” says Terry Mead, who will lead the effort under the direction of Chuck Streich, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Spradling International. “Our team is committed to generate value through products and services that excel in quality, design, and innovation” says Streich.

“The alliance between Spradling, Proquinal, and SIM, will not only strengthen and leverage key capabilities across the supply chain, but create a more focused, efficient, and effective solution based approach for the SIM customer,” says Mark Goldstone, President of Spradling International.

Founded in 1964, Spradling International is a leading supplier of vinyl coated fabrics, servicing the automotive, marine, contract, and commercial seating markets. With corporate headquarters in Pelham, Alabama, Spradling supports an international community of customers from multiple worldwide office and warehouse facilities located in California, New Jersey, Florida, Germany, Spain, Ecuador and Venezuela. The company’s distribution network also extends throughout Canada, Australia and the Pacific Rim.