Chinese Market Presents Familiar Risks, Fresh Opportunities
Shanghai, China - The copying of competitors' designs is a way of life in the People's Republic of China, and this disturbed many fabric suppliers who attended the Intertextile fair held here in October. Firms are hesitant to do business… Read more.December 31, 1999
Crestmont Steps Up Export Effort While Prices of American Goods Lag:
Hauppauge, NY (USA) — Crestmont Fabrics, manufacturer of several lines of multi-purpose fabrics, is concentrating on expanding its export activities. "We're going after Asia, the Middle East, South America, Australia, New Zealand and the… Read more.December 31, 1999
Demand for Indian Hand Weavers Find New Markets
Bangalore, India — Despite the limitations of hand production, Indian handloom weavers are meeting the challenges of the global marketplace and beating the odds. According to the Handloom Exports Promotion Council (HEPC), an autonomous… Read more.December 31, 1999
During Fabric Lag, Decorex Opts for Accessories
Syon Park, England (UK) — The twenty-second annual Decorex, held in West London's Syon Park from 8-12 September, featured 208 exhibitors and drew over 14,000 visitors from countries around the world. One portrait that emerged from the… Read more.December 31, 1999
Etun Builds New Mill
Tel-Aviv, Israel — Etun Ltd. is in the midst of an expansion process that includes building a modern weaving mill outside Tel-Aviv. Managing Director Immanuel Horn hopes the new plant – which is scheduled to be completed within… Read more.December 31, 1999
Focus Doubles Its Size in '99
London — In only its second year, Focus, held in London from 23-26 September, doubled in size, and established itself as the U.K.'s leading exhibition for the top end of the interior design industry. The international exhibition was conceived… Read more.December 31, 1999
Forum Dialogue Highlights Turbulence in Specifier-Contract Jobber 'Marriage'
Brussels, Belgium — The World Fabric Forum panel discussion at Decosit '99 provoked excitement and emotional discussion from both the panel members and the audience. Specifically, it brought to the fore a question regarding the position… Read more.December 31, 1999
Saudi Arabian Wholesaler Al-Guthmi Adds High-Priced Products
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — After concentrating for many years on the low to middle price range, Mohamed O. Al-Guthmi is expanding its marketing strategy to cover medium to high price points with better fabric lines than ever before,… Read more.December 23, 1999
