Rubinoff Joins Hyman, Inc.
PLANTATION, FL—Ron Rubinoff has been named CEO of Lewis Hyman, Inc., a 50-year-old company dedicated to serving big box retailers. Previously, Rubinoff was President of the Hunter Douglas windows division based in Pearl River, NY where he… Read more.October 9, 2023
Enzo degli Angiuoni Says “No Deal” to Limonta
GARBAGNATE, IT—Enzo degli Angiuoni S.p.A., the 40-year-old upholstery fabric weaver was reportedly sold to Limonta S.p.A. in an earlier story on the F&FI website, but the deal was not completed, F&FI has learned. Limonta is the largest textile… Read more.October 2, 2023
Calcutta Home Fashions Inc. Targets USA
Ghent, BE—Calcutta Home Fashions Inc. has been launched in the USA to sell Belgian made upholstery by the piece and by the cut in middle to upper price points. Calcutta will also warehouse and sell its line of wallcoverings, rugs, curtain… Read more.September 27, 2023
Van Neder Rebrands
BRUSSELS—Weverij Van Neder n.v. based in Azegem, Belgium is rebranding itself as ‘Van Neder’ and pushing for more European sales. The rebranding effort was spearheaded by Charlotte Van den Broucke, communications manager and it coincided… Read more.September 18, 2023
Register now for the seminar!
Register Now! One of the hottest segments of the upholstery fabric business today is the Performance Fabrics category. Many companies offer product which performs at a higher level than ordinary upholstery fabric, but what are the specifications… Read more.September 13, 2023
KravetSmart Launches Even Faster Quickship Program
(NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 6, 2023) — Kravet Smart Quickship is thrilled to announce the latest additions to its program - all Kravet Smart fabrics and frames. This expansion will ensure their customer will not need to sacrifice on style… Read more.September 6, 2023
Intertextile Opens First Show in Four Years
SHANGHAI, China—The first showing of Chinese textiles in four years due to COVID restrictions saw buyers from many countries in attendance. South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, UK, Italy, Spain, USA were all represented by major fabric buyers. China-made… Read more.August 17, 2023
Two Major Executives Leave Birla Group, American Silk Mills’ Parent Company
Mumbai, India— Updeep Singh and Oscar Reig-Plaza have left Birla Group, F&FI has learned. Birla Group was not available for comment. Singh was the CEO for Sutlej Textiles, the yarn branch of Birla Group. Reig-Plaza was the business head of… Read more.August 14, 2023
