The Mitchell Group Enters Residential Market In USA
CHICAGO, Illinois — The Mitchell Group of Niles, Il., has entered into an agreement with Zhejiang Tonghui Textiles of Zhejiang, China, to be the company’s exclusive North American distributor, according to Bill Fisch. President of… Read more.March 24, 2014
Increased Export, Sharp Prices Grew Aznar’s Business While European Competitors Declined
VALENCIA, Spain — Aznar Textil, S.A., a 130 year old textile manufacturer has increased its turnover by 16% in the last five years during one of the worst downtowns Europe has ever seen, according to Eduardo Aznar, General Manager.“We produce… Read more.March 24, 2014
Giulia Fumagalli Heads New Imatex Team, USA Jobber Becomes Major Sales Target
FRANKFURT, Germany—Giulia Fumagalli, the new CEO of Imatex has firmly taken over the management of the $35 million plus family owned company and was very much in evidence at the Imatex stand at Heimtextil 2014.“We are first and foremost,… Read more.March 24, 2014
Kentex Mills Establishes U.S. Division, BellaHome
HIGH POINT, North Carolina —Ten year old Kentex Mills based in Shanghai and Hangzhou has opened a U.S. division under the name of BellaHome.The U.S. division is based in permanent space in Market Square Tower and just finished its second Showtime… Read more.March 24, 2014
Crevin Makes Plains in Spain, But Pushes Export Beyond EU
BARCELONA, Spain — Crevin, S.A. is one of the few mills left in Europe dedicated to upholstery and not just any upholstery because 85 percent of the line is double woven plain goods, the hallmark and pride of this company.“Crevin is a specialist… Read more.March 24, 2014
Reig Marti Sees European Buyers Coming Back to European Fabrics
ALICANTE, Spain —“Some big retailers are buying fewer Chinese items and coming back for European fabrics,” says Antoni Borderia, Chief Executive of Reig Marti, a 65 year old bedding supplier founded by his uncle, Rafael Reig.“We do not… Read more.March 24, 2014
Jover Cuts Fat, Adds Product, Faster Service, Sells Hotel Market
COCENTAINA, Spain—“We suffered four to five years in the domestic market but things seem to be improving in Europe this year,” says Francisco Pastor Jover, principal of Jover, one of the big names in Spanish fabrics today.His brother Oscar… Read more.March 24, 2014