King Textiles and Chang Open Cut-and-Sew Near Shanghai
High Point, NC (USA) - King Textiles is capitalizing on a longtime partnership with a Chinese sourcing agent named S. K. Chang under which the company imports Chinese fabrics. In a new effort, Chang and family-owned King Textiles have opened… Read more.April 26, 2002
Deslee Begins Manufacturing Wovens, Knits in U.S.A.
by Jon Hendrix and Jozef de Coster Spartanburg, SC (USA) - In an effort to capture a greater share of the American market, Deslee Textiles is beginning manufacturing operations here. Dirk Laceur, VP sales and marketing, said the Belgian producer… Read more.April 26, 2002
Trevira Looking For a Foothold in the U.S. Hospitality Market
German Fiber Producer Hopes to Capitalize on Brand Recognition and Marketing Services LAS VEGAS - Trevira, the purveyor of inherently flame-retardant fibers, is trying to gain a share of the U.S. market. The German producer wants to make hay… Read more.April 26, 2002
Recovering Economy Breathes New Life Into Hospitality Projects
U.S. Purchasing Firms Ready Themselves For Challenging Renovation World of 2002 USA - Consultant groups say there is a tough year ahead, but all indicators point to recovery for the hospitality industry. A recent study by Price Waterhouse… Read more.April 26, 2002
Alleged Chinese Copies Removed From Heimtextil Stands
Exhibitors Urged to Register New Designs in Germany Frankfurt, Germany - Just three hours into the January fair, Heimtextil''''s security officers removed around 400 alleged copies of European fabrics from seven Chinese-rented stands. The… Read more.April 24, 2002
DuPont Re-Aligns; May Separate Textiles Division With IPO
Wilmington, DE (USA) - In the realignment of its businesses into five market- and technology-focused growth platforms DuPont has created a textiles and interiors subsidiary. The new wholly owned subsidiary, called DuPont Textiles & Interiors,… Read more.April 24, 2002
Fausto Radici: Owner of Radici Group
The body of Fausto Radici was found in a wood warehouse near Bergamo. He apparently committed suicide. Radici was manager and owner of Radici Group. The group, considered one of the most important Italian industrial groups, produces floorcovering,… Read more.April 19, 2002
Coltrain, Shakel Join GTA
High Point, NC (USA) - Chadd Coltrain and Karen Shakel have joined Global Textile Alliance, Inc. sales and marketing team. Both will be based out of the new corporate headquarters in Colfax, N.C. Coltrain will have sales and marketing responsibilities… Read more.April 18, 2002
