Stone Names Aizawa President
Brussels—Mark Aizawa has been appointed president of Chris Stone & Assciates, a Vernon, CA (USA) fabric printer and converter. He replaces Ron Kneitel, who has been president since the passing of the late Chris Stone, founder of the company.… Read more.September 12, 2000
Persan Adds Outlets
Istanbul — Persan, a major Turkish home fabrics distributor expects to have 20 shops by 2002, according to Mahmut Kis, principal. In an interview with Sipco.net during Decosit, Kis said he sees an up-tick in business since the Turkish… Read more.September 11, 2000
Decosit 2000 Exhibitors
Decosit Contract Village Canada Mornbern Inc. (Cornwall, ON) France Velours Blafo S.A. (Decines Charpieu) Germany Schmitz-Werke GmbH & Co (Emsdetten) Italy Alcantara Spa (Milano) Arazzo S.N.C.… Read more.September 6, 2000
TIP 8 Holds Special Events; Exhibitors Increase
September 6, 2000
Griest Leaves Covington
New York– Sources within Covington Industries have confirmed that Rona Griest has left the company. Griest was vice president of creative services. No further details were available regarding her departure or whether she will be replaced. Read more.August 15, 2000
Finneran Leaves Joan; Joins Cone as Kaplan's Number 2
Tupelo, Miss. — Industry veteran Tom Finneran has been named senior vice president of Cone Decorative Fabrics, reporting to Burt Kaplan president in New York. The pair has known each other for 30 years since Finneran was at Joan Fabrics… Read more.August 15, 2000
Internet Will Facilitate a Revolution in Textiles, But When?
Bradford, West Yorkshire, (UK) - There is no doubt that the Internet will facilitate a major revolution in the way textile business will be conducted in the future. But for the furnishing fabric sector at least, the Internet is still a big turn-off… Read more.August 11, 2000
3M's Scotchgard: 1960-2000, R.I.P
St. Paul, Minn. (USA) - 3M said it's phasing out the perfluorooctanyl chemistry used to produce Scotchgard® brand surfactant for upholstery after 40 years of building one of the best known global brands in the home furnishings industry.… Read more.August 2, 2000
