Applied DNA and American & Efird to Collaborate on New Anti-Counterfeiting Sewing Thread Platform
Brands and manufacturers can be certain that their products are authentic
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (“Applied DNA,” “the company,” NASDAQ: APDN) today announced that it is collaborating
with American & Efird, (A&E), one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of industrial and
consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread, and technical textiles, to utilize its CertainT ® platform to develop secure sewing threads for brand
protection.
“The CertainT Program is an innovative solution for brands and retailers in their supply chain. A&E and Applied DNA Sciences
together are creating new security applications for sewing thread benefitting from revolutionary SigNature® T DNA and Beacon®
technology. Our customers are increasingly more vigilant and security minded. DNA technology can protect a wide range of products,
from luxury consumer brands to industrial applications where integrity of components is mission critical,” Les Miller, CEO,
A&E, stated. “We are excited to be collaborating with Applied DNA Sciences and developing cutting edge technology solutions for
our customers.”
A&E has a long history of leading the thread industry, particularly working with the US government to ensure supply of Berry
Amendment-compliant products, industrial and consumer brands that require stricter controls on product quality and integrity, and
working with stakeholders globally to ensure they meet their corporate sustainability goals.
“Many products, from running shoes, to performance athleisure wear, to luxury brands, can benefit from a secure sewing thread.
A&E’s extensive portfolio of products combined with the CertainT platform provide a powerful opportunity to provide a trusted
solution for customers who need a true anti-counterfeiting brand protection solution,” stated Dr. James Hayward, president and CEO
of Applied DNA.
About American & Efird
A&E is the largest U.S. manufacturer and a global leader in premium quality industrial and consumer sewing thread,
embroidery thread and technical textiles. Producers of apparel, automotive components, home furnishings, medical supplies, footwear
and a diverse range of industrial products rely on A&E industrial sewing thread to manufacture their products. Customers select
A&E as the preferred choice for industrial sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles because of A&E’s
dedication to providing its customers with the finest products and services, at the highest quality, delivered globally. Through
its global network, A&E’s products are manufactured in 21 countries, distributed in 50 countries and sold in over 100
countries. In addition to A&E’s steadfast commitment to superior quality and customer service, A&E is a recognized industry
leader in environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility, and operates its global facilities with the utmost
regard for the safety and health of its associates employed worldwide. A&E owns or operates 27 manufacturing facilities and
employs over 10,000 associates around the world directly or in partnership with joint venture partners. For more information,
please visit www.amefird.com.
About Applied DNA Sciences
Applied DNA is a provider of molecular technologies that enable supply chain security, anti-counterfeiting and anti-theft
technology, product genotyping and DNA mass production for diagnostics and therapeutics.
Applied DNA makes life real and safe by providing innovative, molecular-based technology solutions and services that can help
protect products, brands, entire supply chains, and intellectual property of companies, governments and consumers from theft,
counterfeiting, fraud and diversion. The proprietary DNA-based "CertainT™" platform can be used to identify, tag, test, and track
products, to help assure authenticity, origin, traceability, sustainability and quality of products.
SigNature® DNA describes the core technology ingredient that is at the heart of a family of uncopiable security and
authentication solutions such as SigNature®T and fiberTyping®, targeted towards textiles and apparel,
BackTrac® and DNAnet®, for anti-theft and loss prevention, and digitalDNA®, providing powerful
track-and-trace. All provide a forensic chain of evidence, and can be used to prosecute perpetrators. Applied DNA Sciences is also
engaged in the large-scale production of specific DNA sequences using the polymerase chain reaction.
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Forward-Looking Statements
The statements made by Applied DNA in this press release may be “forward-looking” in nature within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe Applied DNA’s future plans, projections, strategies and
expectations, and are based on assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of
Applied DNA. Actual results could differ materially from those projected due to our lack of significant revenues, limited financial
resources, limited market acceptance, history of net losses, market competition and various other factors detailed from time to
time in Applied DNA’s SEC reports and filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on December 28, 2017 and our
subsequent quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed on February 8, 2018, which are available at www.sec.gov. Applied DNA undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect
new information, events or circumstances after the date hereof to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, unless
otherwise required by law.
A&E
Media: Jacob Blackburn, 704-951-2645
jacob.blackburn@amefird.com
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