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
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
Craftmaster’s Henson Says Brentwood Price Points Are Modest for the Look, Offering Unique Patterns
TAYLORSVILLE, North Carolina — “We are buying many items from Brentwood this season,” says Suzanne Henson, Vice President Merchandising and Marketing, Craftmaster Furniture here. Although Brentwood is a relatively new supplier for Craftmaster,… 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
Mayo Furniture’s Patrick Mayo Sings His Praise About Brentwood, Kathy Dotterer
TEXARKANA, Texas — Mayo Mfg. Corp. is a 50-year-old upholstery maker which has co-branded Revolution Performance Fabric on its website. “It’s hard for me to talk about Brentwood without mentioning STI,” says Patrick Mayo, President. … Read more.May 22, 2017
Dicitex Furnishings Teams Up With Bollywood Star Hrithik Roshan to Launch Digital Home Solution in Local Market
MUMBAI—Bollywood Star and ‘Greek God’ Hrithik Roshan has turned into an interior enthusiast since he became the Brand ambassador of Dicitex Furnishings. Together with the Arora’s, the owners of Dicitex, they have launched DCTEX… Read more.May 22, 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… Read more.May 22, 2017
