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
Thomas Buys Anton Maix Wool Line
STUART, Florida — Duncan Thomas and his wife Eimar have acquired the name and inventory of Anton Maix, a wool fabric specialist since 1948. The company has been relocated to offices and a warehouse here close to their home. Thomas is new… Read more.September 1, 2010
Barbosa Joins Duralee Fabrics
BAY SHORE, New York — Ben Barbosa, a 19-year veteran of the fabric export industry, will be joining the export staff of Duralee Fabrics here September 7. His new title will be Director of Export Sales. Barbosa was with Covington Industries… Read more.September 1, 2010
Fabulous Flying Fradins Reunite
BALTIMORE, Maryland — Darren Fradin, 41, returns to his hometown of Baltimore from Adventura, Florida after a 20-year absence. He will join Rockland Industries Inc. and his father, Stan Fradin, president. Effective September, Darren will… Read more.August 13, 2010
Duralee Appoints New Director of Print Product
BAY SHORE, New York - Samantha Baker has been appointed director of print product for Duralee. Bringing a global understanding of emerging markets and textile design, Baker has positioned Duralee brands with a fresh aesthetic.After graduating… Read more.August 13, 2010
Canadian-based Joanne Fabrics Expands Warehouse Behind New Hardware Line
TORONTO, Canada — Joanne Fabrics Inc., the 33-year-old Canadian fabrics wholesaler, is reaping the benefits of a bullish attitude from its founder Bernie Hovesen and his plans to construct a 25,000 square-foot-addition to the company’s automated… Read more.July 28, 2010
