GUILFORD – The planned expansion of the Leonard G. Saulter yarn-making facility has been announced. Guilford of Maine is expanding the plant’s capacity in order to meet future production requirements.

Construction at the factory to make room for one new carding machine, two new spinning frames and two new cone winders began March 19. The new equipment is scheduled to arrive in early June.

Guilford of Maine is a manufacturer of textile products for commercial interiors. The company is part of Interface Fabrics Group Inc., a division of Interface Inc.