Van Herk, Straatman Buy Leotex
HILVARENBEEK, Netherlands—Bjorn van Herk, and Mark Straatman purchased 41 year old Leotex Fabrics on September 1 from Inge Debets, the owner since 2007. Van Herk has been commercial manager since 2018 while Straatman has been the purchasing… Read more.September 20, 2022
Pelusio Heads Richloom Contract
NEW YORK—Lauren Pelusio has been named SVP of Richloom Contract replacing SVP John Ringer who will focus solely on the Richloom Decorative division. “John has been at the helm of Richloom Contract for 12 years and was responsible for the… Read more.September 7, 2022
Bruno Named EVP, Culp Home Fashions
HIGH POINT, NC—Effective September 6, Tommy Bruno has been named Executive Vice President of Culp Home Fashions and is expected to assume the role of President of this division following the retirement of the current President Sandy Brown… Read more.September 6, 2022
Calcutta Group Acquires Annabel Group
Derumeaux’s Remain Involved
EVERGEM, BE—Christof Vermeersch, CEO of the Calcutta Group together with Saffelberg Investments has purchased a majority interest in Annabel Group and Interspinning in Ghent. Vermeersch, who bought the shares of Calcutta in July from a British-Emirate… Read more.August 24, 2022
Thibaut Buys Coraggio
MINNEAPOLIS. MN – New Jersey–based fabric, wallcoverings and furniture brand Thibaut purchased Bellevue, Washington based wholesaler Coraggio on July 13. The terms of the deal were not disclosed but the two brands began talks late last year.… Read more.July 27, 2022
Gary Searle Leaves Kravet Post
TORONTO, CA—Gary Searle has resigned his post as Vice President of Global Sales & Merchandising for Kravet Inc. after nine years with the company as of September 1. In his position, he was involved in the development of building stronger relationships… Read more.July 21, 2022
Michael Gittelson Passes, 73
Los Angeles—Morgan Fabrics Chairman and CEO Michael Gittelson died Tuesday evening., July 12 from heart complications. “Michael had been dealt the hand of a weakened heart, one that ultimately could not keep up with his zest for a full… Read more.July 14, 2022
Mohamed Jouhair, 50
PARIS—Mohamed ‘Mo’ Jouhair, export manager for Clarke & Clarke, a division of Sanderson Group in the UK, died the last week in June from an unspecified illness with his exact age not known “Mo’ as he was known to his friends, began… Read more.July 5, 2022
