Mirfield-based textile business Camira is reinforcing its US presence by acquiring £3.2m turnover Californian company Luna Textiles.

Camira, which has a turnover of around £100m and employs more than 750 people, designs and manufacture textiles. Operating internationally, it develops fabrics for both the commercial contract industry and for the mass passenger transport market. Making over nine million metres of textiles every year, the company works with natural, recycled and synthetic fibres to create its broad portfolio of fabrics.

San Francisco-based Luna Textiles was founded in 1994 and has a vision to bring a new style to commercial interiors with its portfolio of patterned textiles, targeted at the corporate, hospitality and healthcare markets.

Founder Anna Hernandez used her creative design portfolio and company credentials to establish Luna as an industry leader in the commercial textile field. The company has won several prestigious industry awards.

Luna has been an important innovator in the North American textile industry, and the acquisition aims to strengthen Camira’s presence in the market. Luna’s diverse product range will complement Camira’s current portfolio of upholstery and panel fabrics.

Grant Russell, Camira chief executive, said: “We are both proud and excited to continue the legacy of Anna Hernandez and Luna. We believe there is a strong synergy of values and sustainability initiatives between Camira and Luna and are very much looking forward to making Luna part of the Camira family.

“Luna Textiles will remain as an independent brand and will continue to sell its products through its network of sales representatives.

“The enhanced product portfolio combined with our operational strength and industry relations, will open up new opportunities for us and our customers – and at the same time continue the identity and passion Anna established within Luna.”

Michael Vanderbyl, designer and co-founder of Luna, who has overseen the management of Luna Textiles following the death of Hernandez in 2016, said: “Although a very emotional decision, we believe the presence of Luna as part of the Camira Group will continue to profile everything Anna built and embrace the legacy she created. We look forward to seeing Anna’s vision and ethos develop with Camira.”