Decosit '99 News Briefs
Brussels Fabrics at this year's Decosit are softer, plusher and more tactile. Whole emphasis is on surface interest. This has been achieved through more interesting yarns, including but not limited to chenilles. Boucles are softer especially… Read more.September 9, 1999
Germany's New Generation Shakes Up Old Mentality With Aggressive Export Effort
FRANKFURT, Germany - German upholstery and drapery manufacturers are finding new life by focusing on producing products for niche markets abroad in better price points. In years past, German producers could rely on strong growth in their local… Read more.September 5, 1999
China: An Opportunity Waiting to Happen for U.S. Companies
L. Han of China Market Corp. Examines the Important Attributes of a Successful Importer New York (USA) -- In the wake of the Asian financial crisis, China has become a major focus of the United States both politically and economically. China… Read more.September 5, 1999
Marriage of Converter and Mill Works for Rapier-Cambridge and Covington
High Point, NC (USA) -- Rapier-Cambridge has ex-panded its distribution of mill wovens by adding coordinated prints since its acquisition by Covington Industries Inc. in January, according to Bob Ellsweig, president of Rapier and Fame divisions."Our… Read more.September 5, 1999
3M Launches Major Consumer Effort to Promote Scotchgard Products
New York - An advertising campaign with an eight figure media budget is being launched in the USA by 3M to promote its entire line of Scotchgard'Â products using the theme: 'Got a life? Gotta Ask for Scotchgard.'The tagline reads 'There's… Read more.September 5, 1999
Blum is Now Third Generation Owner of Craftex After Buyout
Blue Bell, Pa. - Bob Blum, president of Craftex, has acquired 100 percent ownership of the mill by purchasing the privately held shares owned by his partner and cousin, Jeff Seder, who has chosen to leave the textile business.The sale to Blum… Read more.September 5, 1999
A'alam Saudi Furniture Opens Showroom on 20th Anniversary
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- A'alam Saudi Furniture Factory is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the opening of its tenth showroom in the southern part of Saudi Arabia, according to Abbas Ali Slim, international purchasing manager.Saudi Arabia… Read more.September 5, 1999