Culp, Inc. Confirms Haiti Operations Are Secure Following Recent Earthquake

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Culp, Inc. (NYSE: CULP) confirmed that its sewn mattress cover facilities in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, were unaffected by the recent magnitude-7.2 earthquake, located more than 275 miles away. Culp's president stated that all employees are safe and normal production schedules remain intact. The company is engaged in relief efforts, donating home goods and food supplies to assist those impacted by the disaster. Culp is a leading marketer of mattress and upholstery fabrics, with manufacturing capabilities spanning several countries including the U.S., Canada, China, Haiti, Turkey, and Vietnam.

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• No disruption to production schedules despite the earthquake.
• All employees reported safe following the disaster.
• Engagement in humanitarian relief efforts, providing donations.

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Culp, Inc. (NYSE: CULP) today announced that the company’s sewn mattress cover production facilities located in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, were not affected by the recent magnitude-7.2 earthquake that occurred in southwestern Haiti, with the epicenter more than 275 miles from Culp’s operations.

Iv Culp, president and chief executive officer of Culp, Inc., commented, “We are extremely thankful that our Haiti operations are secure, and all of Culp’s dedicated employees are reported to be safe. There has been no disruption to our normal production schedules related to the earthquake, and we remain focused on meeting customer demand. We are deeply saddened by the extreme devastation that has occurred to our Haitian neighbors and are grateful for the heroic humanitarian work underway to help those who were affected. Culp is supporting these relief efforts with donations of home goods and food supplies from both our Haiti and U.S. operations.”

Culp, Inc. is one of the world's largest marketers of mattress fabrics for bedding and upholstery fabrics for residential and commercial furniture. The company markets a variety of fabrics to its global customer base of leading bedding and furniture companies, including fabrics produced at Culp’s manufacturing facilities and fabrics sourced through other suppliers. Culp has manufacturing and sourcing capabilities in the United States, Canada, China, Haiti, Turkey, and Vietnam.

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FAQ

What was the impact of the earthquake on Culp’s facilities in Haiti?

Culp, Inc.'s facilities in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, were not affected by the recent earthquake.

Are Culp employees safe following the earthquake?

Yes, all employees of Culp, Inc. are reported to be safe.

Is Culp supporting earthquake relief efforts?

Yes, Culp is supporting relief efforts with donations of home goods and food supplies.

What does Culp, Inc. specialize in?

Culp, Inc. is one of the largest marketers of mattress fabrics and upholstery fabrics for the furniture industry.

In which countries does Culp operate?

Culp operates in the U.S., Canada, China, Haiti, Turkey, and Vietnam.