Muller–Zells Makes Two Acquisitions in 2012; Now Makes Fabric Up to 320 Centimeter Width
Weissdorf, Germany—Mueller Zell made two acquisitions in 2012 to round out its contract product line.Last January, Mueller Zell took over the 160 year old Swiss company Weissbrod-Zuerrer and shifted all of the looms to its mill in Weissdorf,… Read more.September 19, 2012
Kvadrat’s Kinnasand Purchase Makes Strong Combination
EBELTOFT, DK -- Kvadrat, a leading European design-textile company, says it is substantially strengthening its position in the retail market with the acquisition of Kinnasand July 16.Kinnasand, based in Germany, specialises in designing… Read more.September 15, 2012
Kerstetter Returns to Calico Corners as Simpson Leaves COO, President Posts
KENNETT SQUARE, PA -- Burt G. Kerstetter has returned to Calico Corners, Inc., and Calico Home® in Kennett Square, PA. as CEO and President. Kerstetter has been either President or chairman of Everfast, the parent company, for the past… Read more.September 15, 2012
The Dogan’s Launch Doleda, A New Mill Grows in Turkey
BRUSSELS, BE—Levent Dogan and his wife, Daria have started up a new jacquard weaving company in Istanbul,Turkey under the name of ‘Doleda Interiors.’Doleda started doing business last November according to Dogan who previously held several… Read more.September 15, 2012
Roseline Ragolle Resigns Presidency; Other Family Members Take Control
WAREGEM, BE--Roseline Ragolle, president of Ragolle left the company prior to MoOD and news of her departure was circulating the halls of the fair where the company exhibits its lines.The company is planning a formal announcement in the… Read more.September 15, 2012
Designtex Axes Four Man Marketing Department, Lyons Will Announce New Marketing Plans Shortly
NEW YORK, NY—Designtex, a Steelcase company eliminated its four man marketing department last week (week of August 21), including the position of the director of marketing held by Caroline Vaughn, in favor of another arrangement … Read more.August 30, 2012
New Sunbrella® Yarn Plant Enables Higher Speed Outdoor Fabric Design
Glen Raven, N.C.-- Glen Raven Custom Fabrics is creating a new yarn plant in Burlington, N.C. by retrofitting a plant previously used for apparel yarn production. The new operation represents a $10 million investment according to Glen Raven.… Read more.August 27, 2012
Australia’s Gummerson Buys Hoad Assets
VICTORIA, Australia -- Gummerson Fabrics Pty Ltd, Brighton East, VIC, led by John Maiden and Andrew Gummerson, director, have bought the assets, name and all property of Hoad Textiles, an 85 year old upholstery and window fabrics wholesaler,… Read more.August 23, 2012
