Crypton Names Gillespie VP of Marketing
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — The Crypton Companies, a provider of performance fabric technologies in the contract, home furnishings, and apparel markets, has named Julia Gillespie vice president of marketing for Crypton. Gillespie will report… Read more.October 24, 2018
Jervis Joins Bru Textiles
KONTICH, BELGIUM—Bru Textiles, a major international piece goods converter, has hired Stewart Jervis as US sales manager, based in New York. Rumors of Jervis joining Bru first circulated at the ACT (Association for Contract Textiles) meeting… Read more.October 16, 2018
Escolys to Close Mill, Yet Some Business Activities Continue
New projects with sample yardage affected
ANZEGEM, Belgium—Escolys, a mid- to high-level upholstery and drapery fabric weaver, and wallcovering manufacturer founded in 1958, will close its mill at the end of October, yet also plans to weave running items for existing customers. Some… Read more.October 14, 2018
ACT Conference Attendees Learn About the Better Economy, Virtual Reality, and Green Chemistry
Some 350 Association for Contract Textiles members gather in NYC
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October 13, 2018
Fabric Buyer Judy Tang Unexpectedly Leaves Shanghai Expo
SHANGHAI—Judy Tang, deputy manager of the curtains and wallpaper department of Shanghai Home Expo, unexpectedly left the company September 20 for “personal reasons,” she told F&FI. Tang played a major role in the meteoric rise of the… Read more.September 27, 2018
Baumann Dekor Enters Bankruptcy Proceedings a Second Time
GMÜND, AUSTRIA—Global competition and the high cost structure of Baumann Dekor GmbH was cited as the cause of its insolvency, according to its management. Baumann Dekor has now entered insolvency a second time since 2011. Only 34 employees… Read more.September 21, 2018
Turkish Companies Unveil New Products at Mood+Indigo
By RAY PARKER BRUSSELS -- Two Turkish textile companies showcased new products last week at Mood+Indigo. Hoping to capitalize in these growing markets, Elvin Textile now offers laser engraving on double width to 120 inches and Teksko Textile… Read more.September 17, 2018
Greatex Files Insolvency, Assets to be Sold
MONTREAL -- Greatex Mills Inc. filed for insolvency in July with the Canadian court, and a restructuring plan submitted. Greatex sales are estimated to be in the $10 million range, with creditors’ claims of $9.6 million. In addition to its… Read more.September 14, 2018
