Covington Names Duban EVP Sales; Bruno, Reig-Plaza Add Export Duties With Schneider Departure
NEW YORK, New York —Robert M. Duban has joined Covington Fabrics & Design as executive vice president of sales for Covington, effective January 1 and reports to Greg Tarver, president & CEO of Covington. Tom Bruno, senior… Read more.April 6, 2012
Appelbaum Crafts ‘Hillbrown’ Division, New P/Kaufmann Brand From Clarence House
NEW YORK, New York — P/Kaufmann Inc. will introduce a new brand in late 2012 called Hillbrown, through PK’s Clarence House division according to Bob Appelbaum, president of Clarence House. The name Hillbrown itself was taken from the… Read more.April 6, 2012
At 50, Fumagalli Family Mill Still Energetic, Hard Working, Makes Heimtextil 2012 Debut
CASTELLO DI BRIANZA, Italy — Fumagalli is one of the last of a dying breed of Italian weavers owned by three brothers; Giuseppe, Adelio and Marino and still hard working after 50 years of operation in its second generation of the same family… Read more.April 6, 2012
Proposte’s Gustavo DeNegri Develops Washable ‘Esant’ Silk for Luxury Yachts
CASERTA, Italy — Esant eco silk and nano technology has created a custom colored washable silk line from De Negri & Za.Ma geared to the yachting industry as well as to the residential curtaining and upholstery markets where luxury is desired… Read more.April 6, 2012
Skaff Group Presents New Facade, Collection, Website
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Skaff Group, a 45 year old fabric and home furnishings wholesaler here, has completely revamped its main headquarters and showroom on Mkalles Road along with a new branding identity effort according to Joyce Salloum,… Read more.April 6, 2012
French Editeurs push ‘Deco Off’ While Maison Objet Declines
PARIS, France — Maison Objet continues to slip as a showcase for high end fabric lines while Deco Off, a new exhibition also known as PDO, continues to gain steam. “The fabric industry is still smarting over its treatment when the… Read more.April 6, 2012
Maison Décor, KA International Stores Merge Under Climent Bros.
ALICANTE, Spain — Maison Décor and KA International merged retail outlets November 15 to form what is believed to be the largest retail decorating chain in Europe according to Juan and Jose Angel Climent Alhambra Group owners and principals… Read more.April 6, 2012