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
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
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 Fradin Darren was previously Vice President of Sales &… Read more.April 23, 2018
Morbern Opens Shanghai office
HIGH POINT, N.C.– Morbern, a manufacturer of vinyl for commercial interior, marine and automotive markets is opening a ‘New Materials Office’ in Shanghai July 1. “This expansion confirms our position as a global supplier,” says… Read more.April 21, 2018
