Sunbrella Targets Contract Upholstery As Glen Raven Enters Marketing Era Over Pure Manufacturing
GLEN RAVEN, North Carolina — Glen Raven Inc., at 133 years old is making a big push into the contract upholstery market with Sunbrella® fabrics according to Hal Hunnicutt, vice president of marketing. Sunbrella for contract is… Read more.August 5, 2013
Adesal, Argentina’s Boutique Mill, Logs 10th Year at Showtime USA
HIGH POINT, North Carolina — Adesal Jacquards, one of the largest mills in South America is routinely turning in 5-10 percent sales increases each year by catering to what its customers need—lots of designs and small quantity minimums according… 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
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
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
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
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
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
