Bru Textiles, Charles Dunlop Textiles Join Forces in Pacific Rim, Also Export Markets
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — James Dunlop Textiles, founded in 1907 and now managed by the fourth generation of the Dunlop Family has recently merged into a new group of textile companies which will be named James Dunlop Group (JDG) according… Read more.August 7, 2017
The Wizard of Plainville, Kansas is Chuck Comeau, CEO of Dessin Fournir, Creator/Acquirer of 13 Companies in 24 Years
PLAINVILLE, KS — Kansas was the location for the 1939 iconic hit “The Wizard of Oz” but Plainville, Kansas is the location of a new wizard in the name of Chuck Comeau. He is the founder of Dessin Fournir, the parent of 13 home furnishings… Read more.August 7, 2017
Penelope’s Tasman Picks Passion Over Money; Boutique Mill Holds its Own in Upholstery World
COMO, Italy — “There are more successful companies than Penelope if the criteria for business is only how much money you generate but our goal was to create a company that is long lasting as opposed to a short term success,” says Murat… Read more.August 7, 2017
Mitloedi Is Considered the ‘Printers’ Printer
MITLEID/GLARUS, CH—Mitloedi Textildruck AG is known as a printers’ printer as it offers low minimums, as little as 60 meters, high quality work, and techniques that few if any other printers can offer according to Mitloedi customers--editeurs… Read more.August 7, 2017
Warwick Australia Targets India to Capitalize on Fast Paced India Market; Opens India Based Sales Office, Warehouse
NEW DELHI, India — Warwick Australia has established direct India operations to market its furnishing fabric collections based on India’s high emerging market potential says Cameron Warwick, Warwick Joint Managing Director. He timed the… Read more.August 7, 2017
Crypton® Names New VP of Marketing
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan — July 10, 2017 – The Crypton Companies has hired Matt Targett as Vice President of Marketing, a new position. He will be based in the company’s Bloomfield Hills office. Targett joins Crypton after 7 years… Read more.August 7, 2017
Chivasso Co-Founder Richard J. Schutte To Retire; Sold Chivasso to Jab Anstoetz Group in Year 2000
COMO, Italy — Afer 30 years at the helm of fabric wholesaler and editeur Chivasso, co-founder Richard Schutte, told friends at Proposte that he will leave the company at year end. His exact future plans are not known at this time but Schutte,… Read more.August 7, 2017
Designers Give Van Maele New Life Through O.J. Van Maele Acquisition - Old World Linen Supplier Gains Financial Clout, Restructures Operations
TIELT, BE — Van Maele Weavers, a linen weaver since 1906 has recovered from tough times thanks to the sale of 60 per cent of the company to Garnell-Lake LLC, a group which also operates three company owned showrooms in Los Angeles, Chicago… Read more.August 7, 2017
