Ali Aydin Named Tetsiad President
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Ali Aydin has been appointed President of Tetsiad, the Turkish Home Textile Association with over 1,000 members including manufacturers, traders and importers. He replaces Yacar Kucuculik who held the post for six years. … Read more.November 17, 2016
Hughes Joins Jo-Ann Fabrics
HUDSON, Ohio — Michael Hughes has been named DMM, Home Decor Fabrics for the 850 outlet Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores, the largest retail fabric chain in the USA. He joined Jo-Ann September 6, 2016 after having a similar position at… Read more.November 17, 2016
Sanchez Joins Kravet UK
LONDON, England — Quiquie Sanchez has joined GP&J Baker and Kravet brands based in London as International Sales Development Manager. He reports to Ann Grafton, MD of GP&J Baker, a Kravet Fabrics subsidiary. Quiequie Sanchez … Read more.November 17, 2016
Voyage Brand Exceeds $20 Million Sales
GLASGOW, Scotland —Voyage brand, founded by Ian Dykes in 1998 begins 2017 with 75 employees and exports 30 percent of its production to 30 countries with $20 million in sales. Voyage continues to grow 10 percent a year, Dykes says. He is… Read more.November 17, 2016
Hornschuch Group Expects to Merge With Benecke-Kaliko
Weissbach, FDR—Surface specialist Benecke-Kaliko intends to further expand its industrial business, especially in North America with the proposed acquisition of The Hornschuch Group. Benecke-Kaliko is a subsidiary of international technology… Read more.November 17, 2016
Coulisse Grows North/South American Shade and Blinds Business by 30 Percent Under Jop Vos
MIAMI, Florida—Coulisse has produced a 30 percent sales gain in 2016 according to Jop Vos, Managing Director of the North American branch of the Enter, Netherlands based supplier of window treatments. “Chile and Colombia are also growing… Read more.November 17, 2016
Neutex Expects To Expand 2017 Product Lines
MUENCHBERG, FDR—Neutex Home Deco said it will finish up 2016 with a 20 percent sales increase and has set very aggressive targets for 2017 with expected strong growth in Germany, its home market and an expanding presence in export markets… Read more.November 17, 2016
Morris Shops Showtime for Blinds To Go Soft Lines
PARAMUS, New Jersey — Julie Morris, Blinds To Go® Senior Vice President, Merchandising & Innovation will be shopping fabric lines at Showtime in High Point this December, she says. Morris is developing a soft lines program to compliment… Read more.November 17, 2016
