Armel Looks Beyond Israeli Borders for New Business
RISHON LEZION, Israel —Armel is trying to expand its market beyond the borders of Israel according to Ari Elfassy, one of the two principals. “The best politics is business. In this way, you can find the solution to all problems,”… Read more.May 17, 2016
Offis Textile Brings High Fashion, Long Runs to Bedding Industry
AZOR, Israel — There are very few global sources where a bedding producer, retailer or designer can dye, rotary print and finish over 50 kinds of in-stock greige cloth into finished bedding, but that is exactly what Offis Textile Ltd. can… Read more.May 17, 2016
The House of Arora Joins the World’s Most Beautiful Office Structures
MUMBAI, India — If you have covered the world of upholstery and decorative fabrics for the past 30 years as I have done, you can’t help but notice the outstanding presentation of fabrics in showrooms and office environments. Some companies… Read more.May 17, 2016
Flocktex Adds Third Production Line, Meets Extra Demand for ‘Impala’ Line From Buyers Like Himolla and Architex
Kiriyat Malachi, Israel —Flocktex is meeting the challenge of diminishing flock resources with a proportionate increased demand for its high end ‘Impala’ fabric line by adding a third production unit here, according to Mayer Zeiler, Principal. … Read more.May 17, 2016
Don Hurwitz Remembers Art Richards
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland — “If there was any American who was Mr. Proposte it was Art Richards.” “Not only did he help me countless times finding me reliable sources, giving me valuable advice about products, but his range of technical… Read more.May 17, 2016
VALDESE WEAVERS BECOMES A 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY
VALDESE, N.C., May10, 2016 – In the year following the company’s 100 YEAR Centennial celebration, Valdese Weavers is proud to announce today another extraordinary milestone – becoming a 100% employee-owned company, through its Employee… Read more.May 11, 2016
Morris Leaves Calico
KENNETT SQUARE, PA. (USA)—Julie Morris left her post in March as Vice President of Merchandising at Calico, a major fabrics retailer that started in 1950. Prior to that post, she was Vice President of Stores & Operations for this 73-outlet… Read more.May 5, 2016
Leonard Silberman Passes, 93
GREAT NECK, NY-- Leonard Silberman known to the industry as one of the co-founders of Duralee Fabrics in 1952, passed away in his home at age 93 on April 16, 2016. He was the husband of his late wife Rosalie and father to David Silberman… Read more.April 18, 2016
