Venus Industries To Launch Up-Scale Trim Line
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. - Venus Industries plans to introduce a high-end 20-color trim collection in 2004 to compete in a softened industry and keep its grip on the home furnishings market, which counts for over half of the company's business.… Read more.October 29, 2003
Standard Textile Acquires Belgian Textile Company
CINCINNATI - Standard Textile Inc. recently bought Belgian Textile firm UCO Contract Textiles, the company's fifth acquisition since 2001, the Cincinnati Business Courier has reported. ''The addition of UCO solidifies our market presence in… Read more.October 27, 2003
Over 300 Home Furnishings Manufacturers To Call Vegas Home
LAS VEGAS - When developers commenced construction September 29th on what will be the west coast's largest and most comprehensive home furnishings complex, they had already fully leased its tenant space. The 7.5 million-square-foot Phase One… Read more.October 16, 2003
Fabric Softeners Wreak Havoc on Hotel Bedspreads
NEW YORK - Hoteliers could save themselves some aggravation - and loads of sullied laundry - if only they read their washing instructions more carefully. Though mill owners and textile fabricators normally warn customers of the perils of certain… Read more.September 30, 2003
Bryant Sees Wovens Giving Ground to Prints
NEW YORK - Bryant Industries Corp., a 52-year-old converter sees a renewed interest in decorative print fabrics in the U.S.A. and worldwide. In October, the outdoor furniture fabrics specialist will launch its first decorative print fabric… Read more.September 3, 2003
Bru to Present Online Stock Checking Program at Decosit
BRUSSELS – Bru Textiles has developed a computerized system to enable its customers to check Bru's inventory online. The Kontich, Belgium-based converter is also expanding its facilities, according to Jason Nieman who co-owns Bru with… Read more.September 2, 2003
As Indonesia Recovers, Industry Looks to Squelch Smuggling
BANDUNG, Indonesia – As signs indicate the beginning of an economic recovery in Indonesia, the nation's exporters are likely to face strong competition in the region, especially from the People's Republic of China and Vietnam. Textile… Read more.September 2, 2003
Goeters Establishes Contract Division and Expands Product Range
ZELE, Belgium — A year after offering wet-prined contract fabrics to customers, the rotary screen printer Goeters Ars et Labor has established a separate contract division. The division has a dedicated design team and sales force, which… Read more.September 2, 2003
