Berndt, Unnamed Partner Buy KOS
KREFELD, Germany -- KOS, a major contract specialist in Europe since it was founded 11 years ago, was sold in September, 2011 and is now under the management of Thomas Berndt, previously head of contract textiles at JAB in Bielefeld, Germany.The… Read more.January 22, 2012
Hillbrown is New P/Kaufmann Brand from Clarence House
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 name… Read more.December 21, 2011
Maison Décor, KA International Stores Merge
ALICANTE, SP-- 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 of… Read more.December 16, 2011
DFA Launches Advertising Effort, Expands Membership
NEW YORK—The Decorative Fabrics Association is building momentum for its new advertising program to bring together interior designers with their clients in the hopes of stimulating the high end fabric business.The DFA’s new website is now… Read more.December 15, 2011
Textiles Ile de France Closes, Goes Bankrupt
HALLUIN, FR—Gratry Lorthiois at the age of 231 years, and parent company Textiles Ile de France have declared bankruptcy as of December 1, 2011.Creditors have been given until December 28 to make their claims to the bankruptcy administrator.Anton… Read more.December 13, 2011
Kowalczyk Named Robert Allen Group CEO; replaces J. Cordover
New York, New York — Philip H. Kowalczyk will join The Robert Allen Group as president and CEO, and as a member of the Board as of November 1. Jeff Cordover, formerly CEO, will become the non-executive chairman of the board of the company.… Read more.December 11, 2011
Ragolle Adds Contract Line
WAREGEM, Belgium —Ragolle, a major weaver of residential fabrics, is integrating a complete line of contract fabrics to its collection with the absorption of ITM designs, a Belgian contract mill acquired in September. The contract lines will… Read more.December 11, 2011
Euroart Beijing Delivers High End Western Fabric Brands To Hungry, Rich, Chinese Designers, Clients
SHANGHAI, PRC — After 12 years in business, Euroart Beijing Company owner Ricky Lu is looking at a $20 million business as he leads China into higher end American and European fabrics with no let-up in demand for his imported residential lines. … Read more.December 2, 2011
