Kucukcalik’s Egyptian Plant Grows Rapidly
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Kucukcalik, one of the largest curtain fabric weavers in the world has developed a new business in The Tenth of Ramadan section of Cairo, Egypt with export sales of $60 million expected this year according to Yilmaz Kucukcalik,… Read more.August 5, 2013
Donatelli Expects Sales Boost With Opening of 11th Store in Sao Paulo, Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil — Donatelli Tecidos, one of the largest fabric wholesalers in South America with headquarters on Avenida São Gabriel here, will open its 11th shop in September on Alameda Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, a street where all… Read more.August 5, 2013
Emporio Beraldin Seeks High End Brazilian Market
SAO PAULO, Brazil — With the launch of its new collection, Emporio Beraldin finds it is having a good business year in 2013 according to Zeco Beraldin, principal. A new corporate line for hotels and an accessories line to be sold through… Read more.August 5, 2013
Wearbest’s Bella-Dura® Brand Names Lobel VP Marketing
NEW YORK, New York — Wearbest Mills has named Susan Lobel vice president, marketing and brand development for Bella-Dura® fabrics. Lobel’s goal is to build brand awareness for Bell-Dura with designers, according to Irwin Gasner, principal… Read more.August 5, 2013
Meet Lead2Design’s Ian and Elaine Heunis
CORAL SPRINGS, Florida — Ian and Elaine Heunis have logged 38 years of marriage, the last three and a half years as principals of Lead2Design. Lead2Design is a cord and trimming distributor/ importer for the furniture manufacturer and… Read more.August 5, 2013
Keeton Pops Question; Answer is Yes!
Vintage road warrior and South American market expert Johnny Keeton pops the question to Darlene Caldaronello. They are old sweethearts. They were dating 32 years ago and are just getting back together but on a permanent basis this time. He… Read more.August 5, 2013
Valdese Weavers Announces Major Capital Investment Campaign As Sales Exceed Pre-Recession Levels
VALDESE, North Carolina — Valdese Weavers upholstery fabric sales have returned to approximately pre recession levels of $150 million and now promise to go even higher, according to Michael Shelton, CEO and president. The company has… Read more.August 5, 2013
Brazil’s Donatelli, Beraldin, Artefacto Lead South American Fabric Importers
SAO PAULO, Brazil — The Brazilian economy is growing at a 2.5 percent growth rate this year following a one percent increase in 2012 in sharp contrast to greater growth in previous years. Inflation is also heating up in Brazil to about… Read more.August 5, 2013
