Traditional Textiles, Government Reform Help Thailand Recover
Bangkok - In the early 1990s, Thailand's economy boiled, with building and infrastructure projects going on at an intense pace. But in 1997, the value of the Thai baht melted from 25 to 40 per U.S. dollar, making several companies bankrupt and… Read more.January 17, 2003
U.S. Must Burst the Free Trade Bubble; Manage Its Own Trade
by John Bakane CEO of Cone Mills With the bursting of the tech bubble, the equity markets bubble and the C.E.O. compensation bubble, it is time to also address the Free Trade bubble. Like all bubbles, the Free Trade bubble was conceived… Read more.January 17, 2003
Anti-Copying Group Fields Copying Report During Exhibition
London - Anti Copying in Design (ACID), which has aided in the effort to stop plagiarism among fabric manufacturers over the years, acted on a report of copyright infringement at Decosit, according to Fabienne Brison, associate lawyer for ACID… Read more.January 17, 2003
Intertextile Exhibitors Take Precautions Against Copiers
Shanghai - Intertextile Shanghai took place in a new venue, the recently opened Shanghai International Expo Center near Pudong. Here four halls accommodated apparel fabrics and home textiles from home and abroad. But while the venue was new,… Read more.January 17, 2003
London Fabric Reports Growth as it Readies For Third Edition
London - Approaching its third edition London Fabric (18-20 February 2003; The Commonwealth Galleries) reports that it is growing as more mills and tanners sign up to exhibit. Organized by the British Furniture Manufacturers and managed by Caroline… Read more.January 17, 2003
Andrew Major Elected by His Peers to Furniture Hall of Fame
This article was written based on letters of nomination from Tom Muzekari and Rob Culp. High Point - Andrew Major was elected to the American Furniture Hall of Fame by his peers in October and was toasted for his numerous accomplishments… Read more.January 17, 2003
Wearbest, Ferdinand Visser, Satin and May-Tex Win Awards at Decosit
Brussels - An international jury gathered during Decosit to choose three winning entries out of more than 300 fabrics submitted for annual Decosit awards. During the exhibition, the fabrics were on display at Decosit's sample bank in Hall 9… Read more.January 17, 2003
Tedesco Joins Richmond
NEW YORK - Tony Tedesco, joined the Chicago-based fabric converter Richmond Textiles as vice president of sales. Tedesco will remain in Cincinnati where he was based in his prior position as vice president of sales for Contract Cube, a cubicle… Read more.January 17, 2003
