Yokeley Named Glen Raven VP of Marketing as Hunnicutt Departs
BURLINGTON, NC—Craig Yokeley, previously vice president of operations for the Trivantage division of Glen Raven, Inc., has been named vice president of marketing for Glen Raven, reporting to President Leib Oehmig. Trivantage is the… Read more.May 30, 2018
McMahon Named GM of Charles Parsons Interiors/Homewares Division
SYDNEY, AU—Jacqueline “Jacquie” McMahon was named general manager of interiors and homewares at Charles Parsons & Co. last December. From the Charles Parsons website, one learns that “homewares” include cushions, throws, bedding,… Read more.May 30, 2018
Boyteks Names Dr. Gokmen Kara Vice General Manager
ISTANBUL, TURKEY—Dr. Gokmen Kara has been named vice general manager of Boyteks Tekstil, the upholstery, curtain fabric, and ticking division of the Boyteks Group, based in Kayseri, Turkey. Kara was previously marketing manager of Boyteks… Read more.May 30, 2018
Rockland Mills Names Darren Fradin President
BALTIMORE, MD — Darren Fradin has been named President of Rockland Mills division of Rockland Industries, Inc, replacing his father Stanley who retired several years ago. Darren was previously Vice President of Sales & Marketing for… Read more.May 25, 2018
India’s Textile Industry Continues to Attract New Investments, Despite Economic Difficulties
BANGALORE — After two subpar years interjected by demonetisation and rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), India’s GDP growth is seen recuperating to a respectable 7.5% in the year 2018. However, this is still below the thirteen-year… Read more.May 25, 2018
JF Fabrics, Ashley Wilde Make Exclusive Canada Deal
TORONTO, CA.--JF Fabrics has been named the exclusive distributor of the Ashley Wilde line in Canada, and JF showrooms only in the United States. Ashley Wilde is a converter of fabrics based in the London, UK, area. “Ashley Wilde has… Read more.May 25, 2018
Covington Further Strengthens Upholstery Lines
NEW YORK — Covington is expanding existing product lines that are successful and offering couture looks at affordable prices with a 380 sku line-up at Showtime. “We’re building on the performance fabric business with a lighter color… Read more.May 25, 2018
Materialised Acquires Florence Broadhurst Design Rights
NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia —Materialised, a contract specialist serving the Australasian market has acquired the license to the Florence Broadhurst design archive according to Gary Price, Principal. Gary Price The archive, consisting… Read more.May 25, 2018
