Kern Projects Fourth Consecutive Exhibitor Increase at Heimtextil 2014
NEW YORK, New York — In spite of the fact that German market textile sales declined 4.1 percent in 2012, Heimtextil Frankfurt managed to increase its exhibitor base to 2,616 from 62 countries in 2013, the third year in a row, according to… Read more.December 5, 2013
Although TreviraCS would like to do more business with Chinese mills for the China domestic hospitality business, it is hampered because of time delays
“It is not difficult to meet the TreviraCS standard, but it takes a long time to get delivery of the yarn and also a long time to receive approval for the fabric sample. This prevents Babei from offering TreviraCS to our customers. The… Read more.December 5, 2013
Peter Layne, 68, Arc-Com Co-Founder
ORANGEBURG, New York — Peter Layne, a co-founder with his brother of Arc-Com Fabrics, a converter of contract textiles and wall coverings, passed away on Sunday afternoon, October 6th. He was 68. Private services… Read more.December 5, 2013
Anke Vollenbroeker Says: Trevira’s U.S./Asia Push Tries to Overcome Sluggish European Market
NEW YORK, New York —Trevira®CS at 30 plus years and $317 million in sales, is continuing its bid to be the first and oldest inherently flame retardant branded fiber/yarn by increasing its share of the “shrinking” market in Europe;… Read more.December 5, 2013
House of Pierre Frey Goes Hollywood French Style
PARIS — The House of Pierre Frey has produced “Escapade,” its first motion picture using Jacques Garcia’s 2013 renovation of the trend setting Hotel Costes here as the backdrop. This film will be followed up by a more commercial endeavor… Read more.December 5, 2013
Victor Phases Out Residential Line
Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada — Victor Group said will begin a structured withdrawal from the residential fabric market, with a gradual phase out of their Residential Business Unit taking place over the next two quarters and termination by… Read more.December 5, 2013
Goldenberg Leaves New Line Fabrics
Ivyland, Pennsylvania — Vlad Goldenberg, Vice President of Operations for converter New Line Fabrics, has left the company after nine years. He also held a similar position with Marko, the sister company which is focused on fabric wholesaling… Read more.December 5, 2013
Digitally Printed Wall Covering Suppliers Must Note Pigment Printed Upholstery Lies Ahead Software Expert Duncan Ross Says
BRUSSELS, Belgium —Suppliers attending the recent MoOD exhibition here have agreed the digital printing evolution has finally arrived in the wall covering and textile industry and promises to accelerate further in the months and years… Read more.December 5, 2013
