Mark van der Aa Confirms Textaafoam/Kobefab Deal
Tilburg, Holland—Textaafoam, the Dutch converter has purchased Kobe International on October 30. Kobefab, based in Valkenswaard, Holland had previously filed for bankruptcy September 25. The purchase price was not disclosed. Textaafoam principal… Read more.October 31, 2024
Pure Launches Carbon Free PU
SHANGHAI—Pure will introduce a bio-based, solvent-free polyurethane synthetic leather at Heimtextil 2025 for the first time (6.2 D70E), according to Hunter Que, head of product development and sales. Pure is the brand produced by Zhejiang… Read more.October 21, 2024
Richloom Contract, Platinum Fabrics Join Forces in Middle East, North Africa Regions
New York, NY – Richloom Contract has formed a strategic partnership in the Middle East with Furqan Ahmed and Tarack El Taokje, principals of Platinum Fabrics based in Dubai, UAE. The agreement is expected to expand the distribution of Richloom… Read more.October 14, 2024
C4 Founder Pascal Cagni Named Lelièvre President
C4 Becomes Anchor Investor
PARIS—C4 Industries has made an ‘anchor’ investment in 300-year-old fabrics editeur Maison Lelièvre and named Pascal Cagni President. Emmanuel Lelièvre will continue as General Manager. Cagni is the founder of C4 in 2004. Frederic Capelli,… Read more.