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
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
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
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
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
Curtain Wholesaler Holland Haag Opens New Facility
WADDINKVEEN, The Netherlands—Holland Haag opened its new modern building housing its office and warehouse in January, 2018 but the official opening took place at an open house party in April. “The new facility is equipped with a completely… Read more.May 25, 2018
Kvadrat Buys Sahco Hesslein, Its 27th Subsidiary
EBELTOFT, Denmark —Industry watchers are very positive about Kvadrat’s acquisition of Sahco Hesslein on May 1. “Kvadrat has been very aggressive in the European contract market on a high level (on top of Bautex and even JAB) and this… Read more.May 25, 2018
Delta Peaks in US Furniture Market But Expands China Business
HANGZHOU, China — Delta Textile Co., Ltd. doubled its loom count in 2017 to 40 double-wide looms in order to meet the demand from the domestic Chinese market while continuing to service its customers in “a stable North American market”… Read more.May 25, 2018
