Wilson Fabrics opens USA distribution centre in New Jersey
WANGARETTA, Australia--Wilson Fabrics, a vertical window coverings fabric manufacturer has opened a 4,000 square foot national distribution center in New Jersey to support its roller blind and roman shade business in North America according… Read more.May 31, 2015
JAB To Open First Istanbul Showroom, Persan Continues Repping JAB
Istanbul—Oktay Karabasoglu has been named country manager of JAB-Turkey as of April 1, reporting to Chris-Jacob Schminnes, JAB Manager, F&FI has learned.This news has also been confirmed by Chris-Jacob Schminnes. “JAB Turkey will… Read more.May 29, 2015
Valdese Weavers’ Jennifer Franklin Now Dicey Design Director
VALDESE, N.C.--Longtime Valdese Weavers designer Jennifer Franklin has been appointed Design Director for Dicey Mills, a recent acquisition by Valdese Weavers. Franklin is responsible for styling new designs, trend and color direction,… Read more.May 26, 2015
Neisler Tapped Dicey Vice President, Sales
VALDESE, N.C.--Parks Neisler has been named Vice President of Sales for the Dicey Mills brand. He was previously Vice President of Dicey before it was sold to Valdese Weavers earlier this year.He is involved in all areas of… Read more.May 26, 2015
Valdese Weavers Names Almond
VALDESE, N.C.,--Christy Almond has been named Vice President of Product Development and Marketing for Valdese Weavers, Inc.She was previously Vice President of Design and Merchandising for Robert Allen in New York, where she was responsible… Read more.May 26, 2015
Elite Adds More Upholstery Lines to Multipurpose, Curtain Mix
LOS ANGELES, California —Elite Textile, an importer and manufacturer of fabric which specializes in woven jacquards, sheers, embroideries and fire retardant products for hospitality industry has fueled its growth as a horizontal textiles source… Read more.May 18, 2015
Michael’s Executive Karen Hayes, 49
PETERSBURG, VA.—Karen Kathleen Tyo Hayes, 49, passed away February 14, 2015 after a long illness.She was Vice President of Michael’s Textiles, Inc., a fabric jobber here. She was the fabric buyer for Michael’s, where she worked for… Read more.May 18, 2015