Tchernov Reboots Business After Ruble Decline
FRANKFURT, Germany—To say that Archie Tchernov was under assault with the devaluing of the Russian Ruble is an understatement. He shared his thoughts with F&FI during a Bru sponsored retirement party for Selwyn Neiman during the last Heimtextil… Read more.March 16, 2017
Piero Agnetta, Global Consulting Pioneer, Says Do Your Homework
MILAN—Piero Agnetta, principal of L.M. Consulting s.r.l. who has been involved in the fabrics industry for nearly 30 years has become a specialist in the Iranian textiles market. He is one of the first Europeans to enter the country and… Read more.March 16, 2017
Major Design Archive Owner Dimitrios Apostulou Retires
NEW YORK, New York— Dimitrios Design Archive, a collection of decorative textiles, artwork and wallpapers amassed over a 40-year period has been put up for sale. The owner, Dimitrios Apostulou is retiring. Dimitrios Apostolou Dimitrios… Read more.March 16, 2017
Neutex Unveils First Designer Collection at Proposte
MUENCHBERG, FDR—Neutex Home Deco will exhibit at Proposte 2017 in Como, Italy 2017 for the first time. At Proposte, Neutex will launch its first Designer Collection to capture the high-end jobber and contract market according to Joseph… Read more.March 16, 2017
William Clark & Son Unveils Digitally Printed Irish Linen
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Evans Textile Sales Ltd. is marketing a collection of digitally printed Irish linen to the market under the direction of Carol Bennett, Sales Director of the 100-year-old firm. Carl Bennett The new linens… Read more.March 16, 2017
Daiichi Kasei Company Buys Ultrafabrics LLC
Danielle Boecher Primack and Clay Rosenberg, founders of 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… Read more.February 28, 2017
Walker Greenbank Adds Clarke & Clarke To Its Fabric Portfolio
DENHAM, UK—Walker Greenbank has acquired Clarke & Clarke for a reported price of £42.5 million over a four year period. The annual sales of Clarke & Clarke are reportedly £18 million. Clarke & Clarke’s creative vision and global… Read more.February 28, 2017
RM Coco Buys Wesco
Coco-Mike Carr, Dick and Marla Gentry CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO—RM Coco has acquired Wesco Fabrics from its owners, Marla and Dick Gentry for an undisclosed purchase price. Wesco Fabrics is a third generation family owned wholesale home furnishings… Read more.February 14, 2017
