Refashioned EU Has Fabric Folk Wondering: What's Next?
CHIASSO, Switzerland - The addition of 10 countries to the EU roster May 1 has generated speculation world over regarding the impact the new arrangement will have on business. While results may not become tangible for months, or even years,… Read more.May 11, 2004
Interface Announces Name Change
GUILFORD, Maine - Interface Fabrics Group is now Interface Fabrics, Inc., President and CEO Christopher Richard announced this month. ''The new name clearly reflects our unified corporate mission,'' Richard said. ''Interface Fabrics...has… Read more.May 11, 2004
Guleser Dukes It Out With Chinese Designers
BURSA, Turkey - When Engin Ocak came to New York City in March to exhibit at the TURKISH HOMETEX Exhibition at the Metropolitan Pavilion, he was shocked to see how much Americans loved Chinese-made products. But as general manager of Guleser,… Read more.May 11, 2004
CORRECTION
The article titled ''Walsh Cries: Arabs and Americans Should Make Business, Not War!'' on page 56 of the spring issue was written by S. Vishwanath. The byline mistakenly reads ''Eric Schneider.'' We regret the error. Read more.April 26, 2004
Imatex Premieres Natural Warps
NIBIONNO, Italy—Imatex S.p.A. will be showing its new class of fabrics woven on natural warps for the first time at private showings at The Palace Hotel in Lake Como beginning May 4. This new collection will be produced in a new factory… Read more.April 21, 2004
Turkey Exporting Worldwide Despite Shaky World Market
NEW YORK - Since emerging onto the export scene two decades ago, Turkeys textile industry has burgeoned into a major player in the global textile and apparel marketplace. Turkeys textile and apparel suppliers expect to export $3.8 billion… Read more.April 20, 2004
Persan Opens Its First Showroom Abroad, in Budapest
ISTANBUL - Persan, the exclusive JAB wholesaler and editeur in Turkey, has opened its first foreign branch in Budapest to serve the retail and wholesale markets. Export Director Umit Soysal said the company will soon open a retail shop in Georgia,… Read more.April 20, 2004
Zorlu Franchises 100 Linen Retail Stores in 11 Countries
BURSA - Zorlu Holding Company, a Turkish conglomerate headquartered in Istanbul, has launched 100 Linen franchises in 11 eastern countries, including Turkey. ''This is a strategy for a service license, giving all kinds of service as far as… Read more.April 20, 2004
