Coats

Coats Group plc is a leading global company specializing in industrial threads and consumer textile crafts, with a history that dates back to 1755 in Paisley, Scotland. Originally founded as a small cotton mill by the Coats brothers, the company grew rapidly and became the world's largest manufacturer of sewing thread by the early 20th century. It merged with Clark Thread Co. in 1896, forming J&P Coats Ltd, which established a significant international presence. Coats offers a wide range of products focused on threads for sewing, embroidery, and crochet, catering to both industrial and consumer markets. Its industrial threads are utilized in various sectors, including automotive, apparel, and home furnishings. The company also serves hobbyists and professionals in the consumer textile crafts market. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Coats continues to maintain its leadership in the industrial textiles sector while supporting its workforce and communities.

Textiles London, United Kingdom Founded 1755 ~1,991 employees LSE: COA.L

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Employees
1,991
+0.1% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$754K
Revenue ~$1.5B
Stock
COA.L
LSE
12-month attrition
9.3%
Tech: 11%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas

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41 salary profiles in India

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Engineering1

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How many employees does Coats have?

Coats has about 1,991 employees, up 0.1% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Coats sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Coats filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

What is Coats's revenue per employee?

Coats makes about $754K in revenue per employee, based on $1.5B annual revenue and 1,991 employees.

How much does Coats pay?

6figr has 41 salary profiles for Coats in India and 1 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Coats salaries page. See Coats salaries in India

Is Coats a public company?

Yes. Coats is publicly traded under the ticker COA.L on LSE.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.