Company Description. Hickory Brands, Inc. [HBi] is a manufacturing company located in Hickory, NC. With a history dating back to 1923, HBi is one of the few remaining manufacturers of Braid, Cord, Webbing, Sheath, and Casing in the United States. As our product offerings evolve, we now specialize in engineered textile and composite sheathing and encasements. HBi has built a strong reputation for providing quality products and excellent customer s...