Sophis Network Printing Technology Aims to End Dark Days of 'Sneakernet'
Frankfurt, Germany - Karl Noonan, technical director of Sophis Systems and of the Sophis Group, has worked in textile printing for about 20 years, but one thing still mystifies him about the business. ''Computers have been networked for years… Read more.April 14, 2000
DesignScope Says 'Victor' Offers Speed, Exclusivity
Frankfurt, Germany - At Heimtextil, the DesignScope Company unveiled new CAD/CAM software designed to be more efficient for customers. ''Our new software, Victor, was developed independently of an operating system in order to allow for changing… Read more.April 14, 2000
Stork and Lectra Aim to Provide Integrated Digital Solutions
Frankfurt, Germany – Following their partnership agreement with the firm Stork, Lectra Systemes is developing a full range of digital fabric printing systems. Recognizing the demand in textile printing for faster printing and custom products,… Read more.April 14, 2000
Eijffinger Grows Its Export Business
Zoetermeer, Holland - Gebr. Eijffinger BV, a member of Gamma Holdings, has consolidated two locations into one with the opening of its purpose-built 10,000 square meter headquarters and showroom along the A12 Zoetermeer highway exit. ''We… Read more.April 11, 2000
JAB Acquires Majority of Chivasso; Will Open Branch in Warsaw
Bielefeld, Germany – JAB, the goliath-sized editor/wholesaler of furnishings fabrics, is expanding its horizons. JAB recently purchased a majority share of the 10-year-old fabric and wallpaper editor Chivasso. ''Chivasso is a young dynamic… Read more.April 11, 2000
Ritz Hotel and Fabricut Make Licensing Agreement
Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. – The Ritz Hotel, Paris has licensed Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Fabricut to produce fabrics and trimmings to be marketed under the "Ritz Paris" brand, according to Nina Butkin, Fabricut vice president of design. "We… Read more.April 11, 2000
Texdeco and Betina to Merge
Goor, Netherlands – Texdeco BV announced yesterday that it will merge its operations with Betina BV. All existing activities of TexDeco will be removed from Helmond to the present location of Betina in Goor. The headquarters of the Rath&Doodeheefver… Read more.April 5, 2000