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
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
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
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
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
Amethyst, A Major Player in Upholstery
MOSCOW, Russia — Amethyst is one of the largest wholesalers of upholstery fabrics in Russia today combined with a furniture component business. This year is the company’s 20th anniversary as an upholstery wholesaler with a special… Read more.August 22, 2012
Togas Expands Retail, Wholesale Divisions
MOSCOW, Russia — Togas Company, a major retailer of readymade and custom home furnishings in Russia is expanding its retail operation by four more stores by year-end in Moscow, its primary business base. “This will bring Togas’… Read more.August 22, 2012
Flandria Sales Up 15 Percent, Unveils Karim Rashid Collection
MOSCOW, Russia — Flandria, a medium to high end Russian wholesaler reports that business is up 15 percent this year with more to come based on its new collection from Karim Rashid, said Maria Filatova, general manager of this sister… Read more.August 22, 2012
