Gary Searle Named Vice President, Sales, Kravet Canada
BETHPAGE, NY—Effective June 1, Gary Searle has been named Vice President, Sales, Kravet Canada after an illustrious career as Managing Director and founder (1989) of St. Leger & Viney, an upper end wholesaler in Johannesburg, South Africa.He… Read more.May 22, 2014
David Ralphs Buys St. Leger & Viney From Gary Searle
TORONTO, Canada — David Ralphs, a longstanding friend of Gary Searle, has acquired the external shareholding of St. Leger & Viney (Johannesburg, S.A.) and took over as Managing Director in January 2013. Ralphs is a chartered… Read more.May 22, 2014
Covington’s First Jennifer Adams Collection Features 58 Designs
NEW YORK — Covington Fabric and Design, LLC is introducing the Jennifer Adams Home fabric collection at June Showtime. “I couldn’t be happier with how this partnership is moving forward,” says Greg Tarver, Covington’s President… Read more.May 22, 2014
Naturtex Finds Successful Niche in Woven Synthetic Leather
ALICANTE, Spain — Naturtex sales of high end woven synthetic leather rugs, trims and fabrics produced a 35 percent sales gain in 2013 with more of the same expected in 2014 according to Sales Manager Fernando Belso.Since 1997,… Read more.May 22, 2014
Brunschwig & Fils Unveils Revamped Showroom in NYC
NEW YORK, New York — With much anticipation, Brunschwig & Fils’ largest showroom worldwide opened its renovated doors on the 12th floor of the Decoration and Design Building here. The flagship showroom of this venerable textile… Read more.May 22, 2014
The Golden Era of Indian Pure Silk Furnishing Fabrics Export Has All But Ended
BANGALORE, INDIA—Indian silk fabric production and export has hit the wall after almost three decades of ever increasing sales from 1985 to 2008 according to manufacturers and buyers.Indian silk exporters that were highly sought after by American… Read more.May 22, 2014
Swadeshi Rises Up Against the Trend Away From All Silk But Also Produces Polyester Blends
BANGALORE, India — The business of pure silk exports is now a thing of the past but companies like Swadeshi Silks, Bangalore, chose to adapt to the new realities rather quickly. Swadeshi currently sells US$6 million a year and is targeting… Read more.May 22, 2014
Schaich Leaves Maharam
NEW YORK, New Yerk—Annette Schaich, Vice President of Business Development for Maharam Fabrics, a major contract jobber, left the company in early 2014 after 14 years.She is now an independent consultant and could not be reached for comment… Read more.May 22, 2014
