Texco Expands Made-Ups, Launches Bedding Range
ENSCHEDE, Netherlands — After growing his business from €4.5 million in 1995 to €7.5 million in 2004, Henk Veldhuis, principal of Texco, has launched a bedding range under the Field House Window Fashion brand. "In September… Read more.December 9, 2004
Austin Horn Creator Resigns as Creative Director
RANCHO MARGARITA, California — Dian Horn, original owner and founder of Austin Horn, has stepped down from her position as creative director and executive vice president. She will now serve as a design consultant to the 12 year old, high-end… Read more.December 1, 2004
UK Contract Furnishing Industry Meets at the Dorchester
LONDON, United Kingdom — Around 500 members and guests of the British Contract Furnishing Association, gathered at the Dorchester Hotel in London on November 4 for the annual industry luncheon. The meeting heard BCFA chairman Tony… Read more.November 29, 2004
JAB Leaves Heimtextil
FRANKFURT, Germany — If you're looking for JAB (Josef Anstoetz Bielefeld) at Heimtextil Frankfurt in 2005, you won't find them. JAB, the large European fabric and home furnishings wholesaler based in Bielefeld, Germany, will not exhibit… Read more.November 11, 2004
Textile Designer Buys Mill
LOS ANGELES, California – LA Mills Inc., previously named Los Angeles Mills, was acquired from Bill Meyer on September 24 by Michael Koch and Andrew Kohler. Bill Meyer will stay on during the transition to the new owners, Koch said.… Read more.November 2, 2004
French Converter Acquired by Kucukcalik
BURSA, Turkey – Kucukcalik has acquired Compagnie des Etoffes from the French courts in Paris. News of Compagnie des Etoffes financial difficulties first surfaced in May. Kucukcalik, a large producer of curtain fabrics and ready-mades,… Read more.October 21, 2004
Associated Textile Converters, Inc. Announces Reorganization
NEW YORK, New York – Three major changes are in store for Associated Textile Converters, Inc. In effort to simplify operations and provide improved service, the company has announced November 1 as the date of implementation. The first… Read more.October 15, 2004