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
Whalen Appointed President of Pollack/Weitzner
NEW YORK, NY — Pollack /Weitzner, a high end contract and residential fabric jobber has appointed Susan Whalen as President. With more than 18 years of company service, Whalen’s career at Pollack began as Studio Manager, working… Read more.May 25, 2018
Tom Warwick Passes, 76
MELBOURNE, AUS—Tom Warwick, who was born February 11, 1942, and was the founder and Group Chairman of Warwick Fabrics Pty. Ltd, died May 8 as the result of a head injury at the age of 76. He built one of the largest decorative fabric wholesalers… Read more.May 25, 2018
Andrea Favoretto Rubelli Takes Back President, CEO Mantle
NEW YORK—Donghia chairman Andrea Favoretto Rubelli has reclaimed his posts as president and CEO in the wake of the departure of Jonathan Witmer, who has held those posts since February 2017. “[Witmer] profoundly restructured and refocused… Read more.June 29, 2018
Boyteks Names Yildiz General Manager
ISTANBUL, TURKEY—Mehmet Yildiz has been named General Manager of Boyteks Tekstil, the upholstery, rugs and carpet and ticking division of the Boyteks Group based in Kayseri, Turkey. Boyteks upholstery is produced in Bursa while mattress… Read more.May 17, 2018
Oscar Reig Plaza Joins SAMI Textiles
DALLAS, TX—Oscar Reig Plaza has joined SAMI Textiles as Executive Vice President, Sales as of May 7. He was previously Vice President, Sales, western region based in Dallas for Covington Fabric & Design. He held that post since since… Read more.May 10, 2018
Tom Warwick Passes, 76
MELBOURNE, AUS—Tom Warwick, who was born February 11,1942 and was the founder and Group Chairman of Warwick Fabrics Pty. Ltd, died May 8 as the result of a head injury at the age of 76. He built one of the largest decorative fabric… Read more.May 9, 2018
Kucukcalik Signs Exclusive Deal With Unifi Repreve (r); IKEA Bedding Expected In Store 2019
ISTANBUL—Recycled polyester fabric is becoming more important as a category—first with Contract (green hotels) and now with residential applications. This product is also being marketed in Kucukcalik window shade fabrics which are PVC free. … Read more.April 28, 2018
