Lim Hopes to Grow Showplace Franchise in Singapore
Shanghai, People's Republic of China – Richard Lim has weathered the Asian business storm in Singapore by adding two Showplace showrooms to his growing franchise chain in the past two years. Lim owns four Showplace showrooms himself… Read more.January 8, 2000
N. Irish Linen Producers Invest in Design-Based Development
Belfast, Northern Ireland – Steeped in tradition, the Irish linen industry is fast catching on to trends. Linen was once a fad and lately it's been considered a classic, but now demand for it is on the rise in the furnishings business,… Read more.January 8, 2000
In the Future, U.S. Home Textiles Will Be Manufactured Abroad
Atlanta, Ga. – As we move into the 21st century towards the many changes that will take place, so, too, does the American home textile industry. Apparel manufacturing done outside the United States took hold rather quickly in the second… Read more.January 8, 2000
Panama's La Importadora Selecta to Open Megastore in 2000
Panama City – La Importadora Selecta, Panama's oldest home furnishings supplies company, is launching its first ''megastore'' in September 2000. It is the country's first such home furnishings store. Henry Striem, president and sole owner… Read more.January 8, 2000
Baumann Continues Family Leadership into Fourth Generation
Langenthal, Switzerland – Creation Baumann, the 114-year-old family-owned and operated textile giant, has announced continued family leadership of its upscale weaving and dyeworks mill. The change of guard from third generation to fourth… Read more.January 8, 2000
Fischbacher's Sales Increase With New 'Concept Showroom'
St. Gallen, Switzerland – After opening a new showroom here last year, sales of the Swiss converter, Christian Fischbacher increased 12 percent in the surrounding area. The facility, which the company refers to as a concept showroom, displays… Read more.January 8, 2000
Partnerland Switzerland: 150 Years in Textiles
Geneva – Each year Messe Frankfurt, organizers of Heimtextil, designate one country as the show's partner. The Partner Country for Heimtextil 2000 is Switzerland. This year, the partner country's economic and political leaders have joined… Read more.January 8, 2000
Burlington's Brenna Sees Export Uptick
New York – ''The export business is picking up and I'm optimistic about 2000,'' said Angelo Brenna, vice president, export for Burlington House upholstery. ''We're especially bullish about the Far East. We're seeing orders from Korea,… Read more.January 8, 2000
