Messe Frankfurt Rethinks Plans to Open Heimtextil to Public
Frankfurt, Germany — Compromise and yet more compromise appears likely over Messe Frankfurt's plans to open Heimtextil to the public. At a meeting in May 2000, the mainly German members of the show's Exhibitor Advisory Council favored… Read more.December 12, 2000
JAB Opens Emirates Showroom
Sharjah (UAE) – JAB has opened a 1,663-foot showroom in Sharjah, U.A.E. in order to benefit from the Middle East's burgeoning tourism industry. "Due to the fact that tourism became an important revenue source in the Emirates, a lot of… Read more.December 12, 2000
Poll: The Effect of Chinese Home Furnishings on U.S. Mills
One year ago, Fabrics & Furnishings International posted an online poll question: "How will Chinese home furnishings textiles affect the way U.S. mills do business?" These are the results. It will be good for business 43.81% It will be… Read more.December 12, 2000
Management Buys Out Lanscot-Arlen
NEW YORK - On 1 September, Lanscot-Arlen announced that its senior management teamed with an Atlanta, Ga.-based private equity fund to acquire all of the assets and businesses of Lanscot-Arlen, including the Wilmington Piece Dye Company. Led… Read more.December 12, 2000
Cherokee Print Closes As Converters Go Elsewhere
Gaffney, S.C. (USA) – Despite last minute attempts to save Cherokee Finishing Mills, a division of Spartan International, the 54-year-old commission printer of decorative fabrics will close in early 2001. A deal to sell Cherokee to Fashion… Read more.November 30, 2000
DesignTex Promotes Susan Lyons as Company Restructures
New York - Susan Lyons has been promoted to executive vice president, creative director for DesignTex, according to DesignTex president Tom Hamilton. Lyons was formerly executive vice president of design. In the new position, Lyons will be responsible… Read more.November 28, 2000
Scoperta to Expand in 2001
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (UK) – The Trade Link Company, organizer of the annual Scoperta show, said that it has solidified plans to expand Scoperta in 2001 to satisfy increased demand for exhibition space. According to Scoperta… Read more.November 15, 2000