Carleton House, Dogwood Fabrics Merge
GAITHERSBURG, MD.--Effective May 1, Carleton House Fabrics a family owned fabric wholesaler here since 1952 will merge with Dogwood Fabrics of Atlanta, Georgia according to Don Hurwitz, principal of Carleton House. Rick and Pat Mcinnis are… Read more.April 7, 2017
The Crypton® Companies Acquired By Berkley Capital
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan –The Crypton Companies (Crypton LLC & Nanotex LLC), providers of performance fabrics in the contract, home furnishings and apparel markets, announced April 3 that Berkley Capital, LLC has acquired a majority stake. … Read more.April 5, 2017
Valdese Weavers Buys Circa 1801 Facility
Valdese, N.C., March 30, 2017 - Valdese Weavers has purchased the Circa1801 facility in Connelly Springs, NC, announced today by Michael Shelton, President & CEO. The 156,000 square foot structure houses the Circa 1801 Design studio, administrative… Read more.March 31, 2017
Robert Allen and Duralee Fabrics Finally Merge
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 Group)… Read more.March 31, 2017
Eric Lazarus Joins Aperture Contract, Samelson’s New Roller Shade Division
New York, New York—Eric Lazarus, 30 years plus hospitality industry veteran has been named Vice President of Aperture Contract, the newest addition to the Charles Samelson, Inc. family of brands, focused on providing a collection of decorative… Read more.March 23, 2017
Thomas W. Hilb, Heritage House Founder Passes On
CORNELIUS, North Carolina — Thomas Werner Hilb, 66, a well-liked veteran textile entrepreneur with 40 years in the business, finally succombed to cancer December 17, after battling the illness for several years. He was born in Cincinnati,… Read more.March 16, 2017
My Friend For More Than Forty Years
A Remembrance: Sofka Writes About, Tom Hilb, Sadly Lost in 2016 I met Tom when he was in his mid-twenties as he began working for his father, Werner Hilb and his company Hilb & Company. My early relationship with Hilb & Company was as… Read more.March 16, 2017
Ahmet Sapmaz, Sourcing Expert weighs in on Friend Tom Hilb
POMPANO BEACH, Florida–“Today, the textile world lost one of its pioneers, Tom Hilb. He was the founder of Heritage House Fabrics. Tom had a very special place in my life. He was a great father, a true friend, a mentor and a reliable supplier.… Read more.March 16, 2017
