Kravet Makes First Investment in Upholstered Furniture Business
Woodbury, NY – Kravet Inc., 105 years old, has made an investment in Tomlinson Companies, which is the holding company for the Tomlinson, Directional and Erwin Lambeth upholstered furniture collections. “Tomlinson has long been an important… Read more.February 2, 2023
HEIMTEXTIL 2023 – A Dynamic Show
Letter from Antonis Stamatoulakis - Managing Director, G.A. Network, Athens, Greece
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January 26, 2023
Trevira 2022 Sales Flat But 2023 Looks Better
HATTERSHEIM—Trevira CS flame retardant fibers and filament yarns reports its sales volume were flat in 2022 but significant growth is expected for 2023 according to Anke Vollenbroeker, director of marketing. “Overall, 2022 was a challenging… Read more.January 26, 2023
Paul Cleary Named Momentum CEO
IRVINE, CA — Paul Cleary has replaced David Krakoff as CEO of Momentum textiles, a contract specialist. Krakoff held the post from 2000-2002 and will return to his consulting business ‘Konsultwerke.’ Cleary was previously senior vice president… Read more.January 24, 2023
Whalen Named CEO, Pollack/Weitzner
New York–based textile manufacturer and fabrics company Pollack | Weitzner appointed Susan Whalen as chief executive officer. In her new role, Whalen will be responsible for all operations, design, finance, sales and marketing for both Pollack… Read more.January 3, 2023
Flokser Phases Out Flock Velvet Upholstery Production
ISTANBUL TURKIYE—Flokser is phasing out its flock upholstery business, it was learned. Ilknur Omay, daughter of Rafet Tukek, owner of Tukek Holding and parent of Flokser flock upholstery, was running the business with her sister Guliz Tukek. Rafet… Read more.December 12, 2022
Indian Textile Manufacturers Prepare for Heimtextil: Create Materials for a New Circular Economy
By Ray Parker BENGALURU, INDIA – Textile trend experts say manufacturers here need to gear up for the new global “circular economy,” specifically by using more reusable materials, such as polyester, and by creating more muted color palettes. “Though… Read more.November 30, 2022
