Lion Brand Yarn Announces 145th Anniversary Celebration
LYNDHURST, N.J., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lion Brand Yarn Company, a leading global marketer and distributor of knitting and craft yarn and a fifth-generation, family-owned business, is proudly celebrating its milestone 145-year anniversary. Founded in 1878, Lion Brand has been at the forefront of the American crafting community throughout its long history, evolving and connecting with consumers through numerous cultural shifts, including recently developing fully sustainable products and partnering with nonprofit organizations that promote mental health and work to combat discrimination.
- LYNDHURST, N.J., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lion Brand Yarn Company, a leading global marketer and distributor of knitting and craft yarn and a fifth-generation, family-owned business, is proudly celebrating its milestone 145-year anniversary.
- "Few creative mediums have proven their longevity and adaptability across cultures and trends throughout the years as much as the fiber arts, and Lion Brand Yarn is proud to have been at the forefront of this wonderful, inclusive community since 1878," said Adam Blumenthal, President, CEO and fifth-generation family member of Lion Brand Yarn.
- Lion Brand Yarn's history and resilience are significant: The brand was founded before the automobile, motion pictures, the Hershey Bar and Coca-Cola.
- In 1981, Lion Brand introduced Jamie Yarn, the first yarn line with a photo on the label.