Sonnenberg Family, 3G Capital Ink
Ownership Deal for Hunter Douglas
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands and NEW YORK—Ralph Sonnenberg, the controlling shareholder of Hunter Douglas Group, has entered into a definitive agreement to transfer a controlling interest in the company to 3G Capital based on a value of €175 per ordinary share. Read more.January 4, 2022
Dorothy Cosonas Leaves Knoll; Mary Murphy Takes Over Design for Knoll & Maharam
In July, Herman Miller and Knoll Announced New Name: MillerKnoll
MIAMI—It didn’t take very long for chief Knolldesigner Dorothy Cosonas to leave the newly
created MillerKnoll, the new name of the merged companies of Herman Miller and Knoll. Read more.
January 3, 2022
Deco Off Postponed!!
PARIS—Exhibitors have been notified that Deco Off is OFF for January 2022. Read more.January 3, 2022
International Exhibitions 2022
PARIS—While Heimtextil 2022 has been cancelled in Frankfurt, Germany, Deco-Off in Paris is expected to occur January 20-24 with the world’s top editor brands participating in this annual event. Read more.December 30, 2021
Swavelle Ends Direct Sales to Hospitality Trade
NEW YORK—Swavelle Fabrics a major converter and mill owner, has decided to stop selling contract fabrics directly to the A&D community including hospitality designers, specifiers and purchasing agents. Read more.December 21, 2021
Kravet Names Kimberly Fasting-Berg Chief Marketing Officer
NEW YORK, NY — Kravet Inc. has named Kimberly Fasting-Berg Chief Marketing Officer a new position for the 103-year-old company.As the newest member of the executive team, she reports to Cary Kravet, President and Principal. Read more.
December 7, 2021
Heimtextil 2022 Cancelled
FRANKFURT—Messe Frankfurt has officially cancelled Heimtextil 2022 due to the increase in Coronavirus cases in Germany Read more.December 3, 2021
Rockland Files Ch. 11
BALTIMORE, MD—Rockland Industries Inc., parent of Rockland Mills, filed for Chapter 11 protection in the district of South Carolina October 5 after unsuccessfully trying to sell the assets of the company. Read more.November 8, 2021
