Aznar Outdoor Fabrics Set Industry Standards
VALENCIA, Spain—The 140-year-old weaver Aznar Textil has thrown its hat in the international Performance Fabric ring with a newly developed line of solid color textured outdoor fabrics in 100% solution dyed acrylic with a 5-year warranty,… Read more.December 1, 2023
Francesca Busnelli Buys Enzo Degli Angiuoni, Changes Name to EDA
Garbagnate Monastero, IT—Francesca Busnelli, the 40-year-old majority shareholder, together with a pool of unidentified investors, acquired Enzo Degli Angiuoni, a high-end jacquard upholstery mill here in November. The purchase price was not… Read more.November 28, 2023
What is a Performance Fabric: Panel Creates Base-line Industry Standards
HIGH POINT, NC—Four experts created minimum standards for Performance Fabrics, the fast-growing upholstery category in the furniture industry during a panel hosted by the Interwoven Exhibition on November 15. The four experts (see photo-left… Read more.November 17, 2023
Aquaclean® USA Plans Expansion
GREENSBORO, NC—Aquaclean® USA Inc. is looking to expand its 6,000 square foot warehouse here after one year in business according to Rafael Pascual, principal. “This facility enables Aquaclean to invoice customers and deliver some of its… Read more.November 6, 2023
Perennials Owners Hire First Outside CEO
DALLAS, TX—Christian Leard joined Perennials and Sutherland LLC as CEO in February 2023. He is the first CEO to be hired from outside of the Perennials family management which was founded by Ann Sutherland, Chief Creative Director, and her… Read more.October 23, 2023
Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Fibers, LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscose Fibers Covets Upholstery; Strong Consumer Branding, Hangtags Should Help
VIENNA, AUSTRIA— The Lenzing Group is turning its attention to the upholstery fibers market after achieving success in the apparel, bedding and towel business. LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscose, TENCEL™ Modal and TENCEL™ Lyocell are Lenzing… Read more.October 20, 2023
Rubinoff Joins Hyman, Inc.
PLANTATION, FL—Ron Rubinoff has been named CEO of Lewis Hyman, Inc., a 50-year-old company dedicated to serving big box retailers. Previously, Rubinoff was President of the Hunter Douglas windows division based in Pearl River, NY where he… Read more.October 9, 2023
