embracing the
future: stein fibers
becomes everra
As we celebrate our legacy, we are also embracing the future. Stein Fibers is now Everra, a name that encapsulates our enduring commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and ongoing evolution. The name "Everra" reflects who we are: a sustainability-focused, market-leading distribution company in the PET industry, connecting highly fragmented global supply bases to the U.S./North American market. It symbolizes our pledge to provide our customers with the best-value products globally available while meeting the consistency demands of PET producers.
Jaren J. Edwards
Jaren serves as Co-CEO of Everra, based in Charlotte, NC. With nearly 30 years of experience in the PET industry, he brings a strong commercially focused background to his role, while also driving operational excellence and organizational health initiatives.
Yasir Syed
As Chief Financial Officer, Yasir Syed brings extensive financial leadership and strategic expertise to the Everra. He is a CPA with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and an MBA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Robert Taylor
Robert is currently Co-CEO for Everra. Robert has been with Everra since 2015 as both the Co-CEO and COO and has over 30 years’ experience within the PET industry in commercial, operational and management roles.
Alejandro Sanchez
Alejandro Sanchez is Everra’s Global Supply Chain SVP, responsible for Global Procurement, Logistics, and Distribution, with 29 years of experience in the polyester industry. Alejandro leads Everra’s sourcing, distribution, and inventory management strategies to meet dynamic market requirements.
Zain Khan
Zain Khan is the Vice President of Commercial at Everra, previously Stein Fibers. Zain plays an instrumental role in leading the firm’s ambitious organic growth goals. In addition, he has helped integrate five acquisitions, which have expanded the product portfolio, increased the global footprint, and driven revenue growth, positioning Everra as a top 100 importer of sea containers in the United States.
Founded in 1976, Stein Fibers grew from humble beginnings into a cornerstone of the synthetic fiber industry. Peter Spitalny and Sidney Stein, Jr.—the original "Stein" in Stein Fibers—leveraged their deep roots in the textile industry and years of experience to establish a company devoted to customer responsiveness. Stein Fibers initially served as a polyester fiberfill distributor, partnering with leading domestic textile fiber manufacturers.
1976
In the 1980s, the company expanded its horizons by importing fibers from Korea and Taiwan. By the end of the decade, Stein Fibers had solidified its global reach, partnering with fiber producers worldwide. As the new millennium began, Stein Fibers further evolved by establishing manufacturing in the U.S., achieving vertical integration as a manufacturer and distributor.
1980
Rapid expansion continued between 2000 and 2017 as Stein grew its domestic base and focused on establishing a true global footprint, aggressively expanding its supply base and seeking industry-leading partners worldwide. Stein established a permanent office in Shanghai, China, to lead its sourcing growth, which now encompasses supply relationships across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and South America.
2000
By 2017, Stein Fibers began an aggressive growth strategy that led to six PET industry acquisitions from 2018 to 2024, accelerating its growth plan to become the sustainability-focused market leader for PET fibers and polymers in North America.
2017
As Stein Fibers embraces the vision for what the future holds, we continue to evolve and meet new challenges. While our name may have changed, our core values and services remain rooted in our history of providing premium distribution services to our customers and suppliers across the PET industry.
2025
Everra’s corporate office is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our manufacturing facility is in LaFayette, Georgia, and is complemented by distribution centers throughout North America. Additionally, we operate a sales office in Guadalajara, Mexico, and a sourcing office in Shanghai, China, ensuring a robust global presence to meet our clients’ needs.
