Robert Allen and Duralee Fabrics Finally Merge After Many Rumors
NEW YORK — The Robert Allen Group and Duralee Fabrics, Ltd. have finally merged (March 31) capping off negotiations that began last year with the loss of the founder, Leonard Silberman last April. The Robert Allen Duralee Group (The RAD… Read more.May 22, 2017
Donghia Taps Witmer
Jonathan Witmer NEW YORK — Jonathan Witmer has been named CEO & President of Donghia based in the New York office and reporting to Andrea Favoretto Rubelli who has been named Chairman. Andrea has also been named CEO of Rubelli, the… Read more.May 22, 2017
Tapistel Rebrands As Home Link Mexico; Opens Two More Showrooms With Family Members
MONTERREY, Mexico —After 60 years in business as a major jobber with 65 employees, Tapistel has rebranded itself as Home Link and plans to open two more showrooms in addition to its two showrooms in Monterrey according to Mauricio Marchand,… Read more.May 22, 2017
Brazil’s Orlean Plants Its Flag in USA; More Outlets Scheduled
MIAMI, Florida — Orlean, a Sao Paolo, Brazil based manufacturer of wallcoverings and sheer curtain fabrics has opened its first branch in the USA here with another one to follow in New York within five years according to Gustavo Orlean, the… Read more.May 22, 2017
Geysels Says MoOD, Indigo Are Almost Sold Out; Boutique Shows Endure
GHENT, BE — MoOD and its sister exhibition Indigo is turning in a better result than at the same time last year, according to Patrick Geysels, Director of MoOD and Indigo. This is occurring in spite of the fact that “the fabrics industry… Read more.May 22, 2017
The Design Archive Opens UK Showroom
LONDON–The Design Archive, Sharon Crowson’s new company has opened its first showroom on Lots Road near the Chelsea Design Center here. The new fabrics are re-colored designs from the Crowson archive. Crowson was a successful U.K. Converter… Read more.May 22, 2017
Daiichi Kasei Company Buys Ultrafabrics LLC
KYOTO, JAPAN—Daiichi Kasei Co. has acquired 100 percent of Ultrafabrics LLC, the artificial leather distributor in Tarrytown, NY (USA) in mid-February, 2017. Daiichi Kasei is a Japan based company primarily engaged in the production and… Read more.May 22, 2017
