Import Pioneer Harold Purcell Passes
CHICAGO, ILL--Harold K Purcell, a well-known pioneer of European fabric imports and one of the founders of Purcell-Letchinger, Inc., has passed away.In 1975, Purcell Teamed up with his partner Mel Letchinger and launched Purcell & Letchinger. “We… Read more.December 13, 2014
Proposte Invites Three Turkish Mills to Exhibit in 2015
COMO, IT—Timed for the 22nd edition of Proposte, the Board of Directors have decided to allow non-European exhibitors into the show at the Villa Erba here, April 27/29, 2015 according to a spokesperson for the exclusive home fabrics exhibition.Proposte… Read more.November 26, 2014
Valdese Weavers Makes Decision to Drive All Brands With Crypton Home
VALDESE, N.C., -- Valdese Weavers is now offering Crypton Home branded fabric protection across all Valdese brands, including custom products and exclusives according to Michael Shelton, President and CEO. The move allows customers to… Read more.November 26, 2014
Hotel Starts Boost Dubai Business
DUBAI, UAE — Some Dubai government officials in attendance at the recent Dubai Hotel Show expect over 300 new hotels to be built here with many other existing hotels to be refurbished in time for the Expo 2020 World’s Fair in Dubai,… Read more.November 25, 2014
Western Exhibitors At Intertextile Shanghai, Patiently Wait For Chinese Buyers to Buy Their Products
SHANGHAI, China — Overseas exhibitors with the exception of a few large American and European big name firms, find the potential China market is still a riddle to solve. Those who are working with Hong Kong based agents, or with an agent… Read more.November 25, 2014
Keystone Weavers Sold
Greensboro, North Carolina — Banyan, a private investment firm headquartered in Miami, Florida and majority shareholder of Burlington® Technologies (BT) has announced their acquisition of Keystone Weaving (KW) located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.… Read more.November 25, 2014
Jabtex Launches Remodeled Dubai Showroom
DUBAI — After 17 years in the market, Jabtex has opened a state of the art showroom for designers, architects and hotel owners.In 1998, Nader Oubari came to the Emirates and established JAB and Kobe, situated in an impressive showroom.Unfortunately… Read more.November 25, 2014
Sikalis Forms Consultancy
Penny Sikalis, an award-winning and highly-regarded executive in the textiles, licensing and trade show industries has formed a creative management consultancy, SIKALIS + co., based in New York City. After twenty years at tradeshow firm George… Read more.November 25, 2014
