Brunschwig & Fils, Michael S. Smith Join Creative Forces
NEW YORK, New York — Brunschwig & Fils has tapped interior designer Michael S. Smith to help guide the brand’s future direction and product development through an exclusive consulting agreement as Creative Director. Kravet,… Read more.August 22, 2012
Zynna Furnishings & Interiors, India Offers Western Furnishings to Indian Market
GURGAON, India — Zynna Furnishings & Interiors, India Offers Western Furnishings to Indian Market. European colors and velvets are new favorites eclipsing chenille and curtains bring major volume business. Zynna Furnishings… Read more.August 22, 2012
Galleria Arben, Manufacturer of Decorative Fabrics, Focuses on the High-End Market
MOSCOW, Russia — Galleria Arben represents the high end range of window and upholstery fabrics and is a sister company to Arben Textiles and Flandria. Elvira Smirnova is the director of Galleria Arben. “Our major suppliers include… Read more.August 22, 2012
Mort Shapiro, 78, Former Covington Exec VP Succumbs to Cancer
DIX HILLS, New York — Mort Shapiro, former executive vice president of sales for Covington Fabrics died June 18 at the age of 78 after a 6 ½ year battle with cancer. He was born August 14, 1933. He is survived by Joyce, his wife… Read more.August 22, 2012
Tchernov Has Big Plans Beyond Fabrics, Furniture
MOSCOW, Russia — At 42, Archie Tchernov is considered one of the pioneers of the fabrics industry in Russia and now he is turning to building whole cities using prefab construction techniques. “Moscow is a magnet where more than 15… Read more.August 22, 2012
Surtex Again Quenches Thirst For Home Furnishings Design, More International Participation Noted
NEW YORK, New York — Business is up over the last fiscal year for art buyers, interior designers and 300 other exhibitors at the 26th annual Surtex exhibition, an annual trade show for the surface design industry held each year at the… Read more.August 22, 2012
Woznicki, Asch See Market Flat
LOS ANGELES, California — No fabric sales trip to California is complete without meeting Jason Asch, principal of Diamond Foam & Fabric and Lou Woznicki, principal of F&S Fabrics, two of the largest fabric specialty operators… Read more.August 22, 2012
Brunswick et Fils Buys Intellectual Assets of Henri-Robert
BRUSSELS—Brunswick et Fils, a producer of readymades and fabric wholesaler purchased the intellectual assets of Henri Robert, a Belgian fabric converter. A previous article incorrectly stated that “late in 2011, M. Olivier Duchange… Read more.August 22, 2012
