Sampedro Focuses on Growing International Bedding Market
Lordelo, Guimarães (Portugal) — Although most expensive home textiles made from linen are still sold in very light colors, the market is seeing more prints and contemporary designs and colors, according to Sampedro, the biggest linen… Read more.January 5, 2001
Hunter Douglas Going Soft On Metal as Fabric Business Swells
'Fashion is Forcing the Change to Soft Window Coverings,' Says Division Director Rotterdam, NL — Hunter Douglas may have started its window covering business with metal slats, but soft blinds have taken over in the U.S. market and now… Read more.January 5, 2001
Five-Year-Old Albatros to Expand Facilities
After a 50% Increase in Sales in 2000, Hendriks Takes 'Optimistic View' of Future Eersel, Holland — Albatros has added new production facilities as well as a new up-to-date logistic center here as a result of "a 50% sales increase in… Read more.January 5, 2001
Etun's Fourth Generation Opens New Jacquard Mill in Yavne
Company Hopes High Profits Continue With 4,000 Square Foot 'Dream House' Mill Tel Aviv— This month, if all goes as planned, Etun Ltd. will undergo a major change in its 132-year history when it moves to a new factory in Yavne. The… Read more.January 5, 2001
Duskin to Unveil Franchised Curtain Rental Business in 2001
Osaka, Japan — Duskin Company Ltd., a publicly held Japanese company will introduce a new franchised curtain rental business geared to the long-term residential market in 480 Japanese locations on 1 April 2001 by franchising all of its… Read more.January 5, 2001
Australian Directors Expect Further Consolidation in 2001
Sydney Australia — The year 2000 saw major consolidation in the competitive middle and decorative products sectors of the market. A number of acquisitions, mergers and strategic alliances developed throughout 2000. According to John… Read more.January 5, 2001
German Exhibitions Re-Schedule to Create Synergy
In the Spirit of 'Friendly Competition,' Decovision Chases Proposte, Scoperta New York — In the spirit of "friendly competition," Decovision (18-22 May 2001) expects to give the Proposte and Scoperta exhibitions a run for their money,… Read more.January 5, 2001
Intertextile Grows, Forces Messe to Add Space
Shanghai — A swelling Intertextile exhibitor list required Messe Frankfurt to increase its exhibition space, from 12,000 square meters in 1999 to 22,000 square meters this year. It accommodated the demand for space by holding the sixth… Read more.January 5, 2001
