HUDDERSFIELD, United Kingdom — “$150 million in sales is what I am projecting for Camira by 2017,” says Andrew Schofield   largest shareholder.

MOUSCRON, Belgium —Depoortere upholstery velvets has joined the High Five marketing group as of January, 2012, according to Luc Callens, marketing director. 

POMPANO BEACH, Florida — Second generation managers Mike and Diana Dobin have been named co-presidents of Valley Forge, Inc., the largest supplier of hospitality fabrics in the world with some 10 million yards of piece goods and finished goods to its credit on an annual basis.

LANCASHIRE, United Kingdom — In its latest victory against copyright infringement, Prestigious Textiles has been awarded substantial damages and costs in a case brought against Pangrim Co Ltd of Korea.

GHAZIABAD, India — A more stable outlook for cotton prices this year will help Alps industries Ltd. realize its full potential according to Sanjeev Hota, president, exports.

ALICANTE, Spain — Maison Décor and KA International merged retail outlets November 15 to form what is believed to be the largest retail decorating chain in Europe according to Juan and Jose Angel Climent Alhambra Group owners and principals of the new merged entity.

PARIS, France — Maison Objet continues to slip as a showcase for high end fabric lines while Deco Off, a new exhibition also known as PDO, continues to gain steam. 

ALICANTE, Spain — Senzza Creations is a new agency and consultancy founded by Juan Gisbert Senzza  and Rubén Masia in late 2011.

BEIRUT, Lebanon — Skaff Group, a 45 year old fabric and home furnishings wholesaler here, has completely revamped its main headquarters and showroom on Mkalles Road along with a new branding identity effort according to Joyce Salloum, marketing director.  

CASERTA, Italy — Esant eco silk and nano technology has created a custom colored washable silk line from De Negri & Za.Ma geared to the yachting industry as well as to the residential curtaining and upholstery markets where luxury is desired without the inconvenience of a delicate material that silk always represents.