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
Velvets and Chenilles are Strong Furnishings Stories
Drinagh, Wexford, Ireland — Wexford Weaving of Ireland Ltd., is the new name for Schoepp Velours of Ireland, the fabric manufacturer acquired by DNL Holdings of the U.S.A. last year. Wexford Weaving chairman Jim Nehlson said that the… Read more.November 15, 2000
LFI Merges Intro Europe Division
High Point —Lifestyle Furnishings International has merged its Intro Europe division into Lifestyle Worldwide Marketing in an effort to expand its international business base with the retailer, a company spokesperson confirmed. The new… Read more.November 8, 2000
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, according to Rolf Steinwarz, manager of Messe Frankfurt Fairs. Decovision is Messe… Read more.November 3, 2000
DuPont Combines Apparel and Textile Businesses
Wilmington, Del. (USA) – DuPont today announced the integration of its apparel, home textiles and related businesses into a new market-focused global organization to be called DuPont Apparel and Textile Sciences. DuPont's LYCRA®… Read more.November 1, 2000
Downing Leaves Werner International
Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. (USA) — Richard Downing, has left his position as consultant at Werner International and joined a startup textiles company. Downing, who asked F&FI to withhold both the name of the company and his role in it until… Read more.October 19, 2000
