Burke Mills was founded in 1948. When Frank Gaddy and Leon Guigou opened the first dyehouse in a 1200 square foot warehouse just outside Valdese, North Carolina. It began with eight employees and a capacity of 500 pounds per week.
     The business grew quickly and within two years Burke Mills was dyeing polyester, rayon and acetate wrap yarn.
     Today, Burke Mills has grown into a "state-of-the-art" package dyehouse with 200 dedicated associates, proudly carrying on the traditions of Burke's two founders.