Milliken & Co., Spartanburg, SC, recently announced that it’s acquiring Springfield LLC, a manufacturer of technical, performance and flame-resistant (FR) fabrics for the safety apparel, fire service, military and occupational markets. Springfield is based in Jericho, NY, with offices in Rock Hill, SC, and manufacturing facilities in Gaffney and Lyman, SC. The acquisition is the latest initiative in Milliken’s expanding presence in the global industrial work and military fabrics markets.