Flokser Buys Flock Line, Zimmer Printer From Culp
High Point, N.C., (USA) — After almost one year of on-and-off negotiations, Culp Inc. finally completed the sale of its flock equipment in Burlington, N.C., as well as its complete printing operation in Lumberton, N.C., to Flokser of Turkey.… Read more.January 22, 2003
Cahan Rebounds as Customers Return
Bursa - Cahan, an upholstery mill that produces gobelin jacquards in the $2 to $3 price range, is winning back clients who were lured by cheap prices to take their business to Chinese mills, said Esra Cahantimur, wife and partner to Orhan Cahantimur,… Read more.January 17, 2003
Family-Owned Broderi Narin Grooming Non-Family Managers
Istanbul - Family-owned voile manufacturer Broderi Narin has named Cen Narin general manager of the company. He replaces his cousin, Bulent Narin, who handled day-to-day management. Bulent will remain on the Broderi Narin board of directors.… Read more.January 17, 2003
Elvin Boutique Curtains Sell To China, Europe
Bursa - ''Prices are very competitive in the voile business today,'' said Kadir Ozbey, general coordinator of Elvin Tekstil, a boutique curtain producer. ''Turkey has become the world leader in voile, supplying Europe, the U.S. and rich people… Read more.January 17, 2003
On-Em Ramps Up Export
Istanbul - On-Em is exporting three million meters of fabrics a year worldwide, according to Ali Cenbk Tuzco, one of the three partners. ''We create our own designs and in some cases, produce according to the customers' designs,'' said Tuzco.… Read more.January 17, 2003
Whitehead & Sons, Stuart Graham Reach Distribution Agreement
South Africa - David Whitehead & Sons, acquired by entrepreneur Stefano Magni from Tongaat Hulett for an undisclosed sum in June last year, has struck a deal with Stuart Graham Furnishing Fabrics to distribute all its branded products in South… Read more.January 17, 2003
Designtex Announces Appointments
New York - Designtex has appointed two top-level managers: Leslie Lewitas, vice president product strategy and Barbara Skelly, vice president marketing. The appointments continue the reorganization begun when Designtex merged with Blumenthal… Read more.January 17, 2003
Owner: Vakko is Coming to a Living Room or Hotel Near You
Istanbul - Vakko, already a recognized designer name in Turkey, is planning an effort that second-generation owner Jeff Hakko hopes will make the brand known worldwide in home fashions and the hospitality business. The company has done thousand-room… Read more.January 17, 2003
