Voehl Named Covington Design Vice President
New York, NY -- Chari Voehl has been promoted to vice president of design for Covington Fabric and Design, LLC, effective January 1st, 2013. In her new position, Voehl will continue to report to Greg Tarver, President and CEO.Voehl… Read more.January 2, 2013
Cazzaniga Looks for Financial Partner
BULCIAGO, IT—Rumors about Tessitura Pietro Cazzaniga’s financial situation have been circulating in the USA and Italy since August but these rumors seem to be a bit overstated according to a company spokesperson.Yes, Tessitura Pietro Cazzaniga’s… Read more.December 20, 2012
Algemene Mill Closes, Declares Bankruptcy; Luc Callens Plans to Continue Algemene Line
NEW YORK, NY —Algemene, the well known upholstery velvet and textures producer has closed its mill as part of a quietly held and recent bankruptcy filing by its owner, Stefaan Verstraete. Algemene was founded in 1923 in Ledegem, Belgium… Read more.December 6, 2012
Artéé Opens Up 10th Store
HUDSON, MA--Artéé Fabrics and Home has developed into a regional northeast focused 10 store chain with its latest outlet in Metairie, New Orleans, and a former Calico fabric store.The Artéé acquisition of two Printers Alley stores from P/Kaufmann… Read more.December 5, 2012
Briggs Out at Calico
Kennett Square, PA— Lori Briggs, an 11 year veteran fabrics buyer for the Calico retail chain left the company in November. Her departure was part of a management shake-up effected by Bert Kerstetter, the dynamic owner of the chain who has… Read more.December 5, 2012
Bru Textiles Opens Warehouse in Dubai
Kontich, Belgium — Bru Textiles reportedly has opened its first distribution warehouse in Dubai to serve the Middle East market but Bru executives were not available for comment or confirmation.The report comes from a source with information… Read more.November 29, 2012
Richloom Backs New Surface Technology for Hospitality
NEW YORK, NY — Richloom Inc. has taken a majority interest in a new company called PURETi, which manufactures and markets breakthrough UV-PCO products that provide sustainable solutions applied to surfaces like concrete and… Read more.November 27, 2012
Romo Launches Black Edition A High End Brand Above All Other Romo Brands
NOTTINGHAM, UK — Romo will launch ‘Black Edition’ at Maison Objet, a new up-market brand, according to Jonathan Mould, Romo principal. The ‘Black’ line includes a substantial wallpaper collection, all non woven with… Read more.November 16, 2012
