SURTEX Asia Attracts Chinese As Original Designs Gain Strength
NEW YORK, NY — SURTEX®Asia is gaining momentum as Chinese manufacturers look for original artwork for their products according to Penny Sikalis, show manager and vice president of GLM, the show organizer.The latest addition to SURTEX will… Read more.February 6, 2013
Slough Named Weave LLC President & CEO
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Robin Slough has added the title of President & CEO of Weave Fabrics LLC in addition to her position as President & CEO of American Silk Mills, Inc., reporting to John Sullivan, chairman of both companies.Slough… Read more.January 24, 2013
Tissat Interior Fabrics No Longer Manufacturer of Upholstery Fabrics
Beselare, BE -- Tissat Deslee Fabrics has decided to cease the production of Upholstery Fabrics due to market conditions. The company was created as a result of the merger of the Interior Fabrics Division of DesleeClama Group (Beselare –… Read more.January 22, 2013
Duban Joins Kravet
BETHPAGE, NY -- Robert Duban, Executive Vice President of Sales, is leaving Covington Fabric & Design LLC to join Kravet Fabrics Corp. as executive Vice President of contract sales, F&FI has learned.Prior to joining Covington, Duban… Read more.January 22, 2013
Johnny Keeton Studios releases Latin American Tour
Johnny KeetonNew York, NY -- Johnny Keeton Studios has announced that a group of international textile executives are traveling on a tour of key markets in Latin America. They will be showcasing the latest designs and collections launched… Read more.January 22, 2013
Andrea Rubelli Takes Charge at Donghia In Wake of Crans Baldwin’s Departure
NEW YORK, NY — Andrea Favaretto Rubelli has taken over the management reins of Donghia as president and CEO after the departure of Crans Baldwin January 15.Baldwin has joined Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman Furniture Co. as president… Read more.January 17, 2013
P/Kaufmann Taps Sanderson Design Head; Appoints Lynne Hopkins Sourcing Manager
NEW YORK, NY — P/Kaufmann Inc. has consolidated Braemore and P/Kaufmann Inc. print and woven design departments into one unit under the direction of Julie Sanderson while Lynne Hopkins has been named head of worldwide sourcing. Hopkins… Read more.January 16, 2013