McKinnon Leaves Post at CVI to Join Joan Fabrics Corporation
Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. - The industry was shocked in the wake of the announcement by Century Valdese Industries that Bob McKinnon is leaving his position at CVI as president and CEO to take on president and COO duties at Joan Fabrics Corporation… Read more.May 30, 2000
Brunschwig & Fils Adds to Contract Stocking Program
Las Vegas, Nev, – Brunschwig & Fils announced a new member of its contract stocking program: a chenille-quality on Trevira CS. Patrick Mongiello, vice president sales and marketing said that the contract stocking program is one year old… Read more.May 27, 2000
Joan Fabrics to Purchase a Majority of Stock in Circa 1801
Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. – Elkin MacCallum, chairman and CEO of Joan Fabrics Corporation has signed a letter of intent to purchase, along with a small group of investors, majority of the stock of Circa 1801. Joan Fabrics is the parent… Read more.May 20, 2000
NeoCon 2000 Expands
Chicago, Ill. – Chicago's Merchandise Mart will host the annual NeoCon World's Trade Fair 12-14 June. The 3-day event consists of seven simultaneous shows in one building, which draw interior designers, facility managers, architects and… Read more.May 20, 2000
Interface Acquires Chatham From CMI
High Point – Clinton Mills Inc. announced on May 2 that it has sold the Chatham furniture fabrics assets to Interface, Inc. for $25 million in cash. Interface, based in Atlanta, Ga., is a billion dollar international company, which produces… Read more.May 10, 2000
Turkish Treat
Yilmaz Kücükcalik ties the Turkish knot with childhood sweetheart Nükhet Akköse at the Swisshotel on April 22, Istanbul. Shown here from left to right: Father of the bride Mr. Akköse; wedding guest Eric Schneider, publisher of… Read more.May 10, 2000
Top Upholstery Merchants
Low Prices, Big Inventory, IDC Brand Boosts Otsuka’s Sales in Japan By Hiroko Uchino Tokyo, Japan — Japanese furniture manufacturer Otsuka’s policy of dealing directly with suppliers helps put furniture… Read more.April 19, 2000
Microfibres Buys Anderson Assets
Anderson, S.C. – Anderson Marketing Inc. has sold certain assets to Microfibres Inc. for an undisclosed price. The assets purchased by Microfibres include the trade name 'Anderson Marketing,' the copyright to all of the Anderson designs… Read more.April 19, 2000
