British-based Camira Fabrics Opens for Business in North America
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Camira Fabrics, the independent U.K. based textile manufacturer, is selling direct to designers in the U.S., an opportunity made possible by the September opening of a new office in Indianapolis replete with staff,… Read more.October 11, 2010
Siegfried Dolabek Joins Bruder Baumann GmbH
GMUND, Germany — Siegfried Dolabek has joined Bruder Baumann GmbH as project manager for Germany effective September. He will be in charge of the Eastern Northern regions of Germany, as well as Hessen, and will be the main contact for… Read more.October 9, 2010
The Robert Allen Group Launches Mobile Site
NEW YORK, New York — The Robert Allen Group has launched a mobile website, Online Librarian, which is designed to provide interior designers with a time-saving tool for searching and ordering fabrics using real-time inventory levels of the… Read more.September 27, 2010
ADF/Westgate to Open Warehouse in Beirut
BRUSSELS, Belgium — ADF/Westgate expects to firmly establish itself in the Middle East with its first warehouse operation in the Beirut, Lebanon Free Trade Zone under the direction of Houssam ‘Sam’ Rayess, the newly appointed director… Read more.September 27, 2010
Reports Indicate MoOD 2010 Scores Higher than 2009
BRUSSELS, Belgium — MoOD 2010 scored remarkably better than MoOD 2009, based on answers from an exhibitors survey conducted by show organizer, Messe Frankfurt, and there was a general consensus that the industry is improving, a sentiment that… Read more.September 24, 2010
Valdese Emerges from Recession with Increased Market Share
VALDESE, North Carolina — When F&FI listed the Top 50 Mills of the World in 2008, Valdese Weavers was among the top five with $150 million in sales. Today, it is the only mill remaining and continues to grow.“The textile industry has… Read more.September 21, 2010
Kobefab Warehouse 'Severely Affected' by Fire
VALKENSWAARD, Netherlands — Sipco Publications would like to share the following letter that was sent from Kobefab International BV to its clients after a recent fire affected the company's warehouse and operations:On the morning of Wednesday 21st… Read more.September 13, 2010
Dicitex Furnishings Signs Bollywood Actress Bipsha Basu
MUMBAI, India — Dicitex Furnishings, PVT, has launched its direct distribution channel in the expanding Indian home furnishings retail market. The launch was highlighted by Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu who was featured in the ramp show as… Read more.September 8, 2010
