Congratulations
Hi Eric and Michael: My heart is smiling and I am full of the warmest wishes for you both on this transition of ‘passing the baton’. What a beautiful new chapter Eric to see your legacy continue and to enjoy your son and grandsons keeping… Read more.May 25, 2018
Birthday Celebration
Dear Mr. Eric, Thank you very much for the great honor you offered us by inviting me and my fiancé to your really special birthday celebration in Como. We were really glad and privileged to be a part of this fantastic evening with your… Read more.May 25, 2018
Oscar Reig-Plaza Joins SAMI Textiles
DALLAS, Texas — Oscar Reig-Plaza has joined SAMI Textiles as Executive Vice President of Sales, as of May 7. He was previously Vice President of Sales, western region based in Dallas for Covington Fabric & Design. He held that post… Read more.May 25, 2018
Silberman Ponders How To Make More Sales Through Interior Designers; Custom Means Designer—Not Retailer!
HAUPPAUGE, NY — “In my parent’s generation, custom designed meant using the services of a designer while today’s generation of millennials think “custom design’ offered by the retailer is good enough,” says Lee Silberman, CEO and… Read more.May 25, 2018
Larry Kravet, Design Industry Icon, Passes at 92
BETHPAGE, NY — Larry Kravet died peacefully in his bed at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 7. He transformed a small, local fabric jobber into Kravet Inc. – North America’s largest integrated ‘to the trade’ wholesaler… Read more.May 25, 2018
Microtex Doubles Dallas Area Warehouse, Makes Bold Move
HIALEAH, FL — Microtex Fabrics has purchased a 50,000 square foot warehouse in Carrollton, Texas and will move the bulk of its operations there according to Steven Barek, Principal. Microtex, a 20-person firm, is a converter of upholstery… Read more.May 25, 2018
Ennis Fabrics Reveals New Look
EDMONTON, Canada — Over forty-five years after its founding, Canadian fabric distributor J. Ennis Fabrics has shortened its name to Ennis Fabrics. The new name will be accompanied by a new logo, reinforcing their commitment to customer… Read more.May 25, 2018
Passing the Baton
Hi Eric, I am writing you from Beirut Lebanon as I am relaxing before dinner and reading the latest edition of your magazine. Congratulations on the addition of Michael to your team. You have done a wonderful job and we look forward… Read more.May 25, 2018
