Ernst Beck Acquires Pausa During Tough Times for Printers
Como, Italy – Ernst-Joachim Beck, president of the German printer Ernst Beck said at Proposte that he has signed a letter of intent to acquire another German printer, Pausa. Pausa…
Collins & Aikman Intends to Acquire Joan’s Automotive Fabric Operations
TROY, Mich. – Collins & Aikman Corporation announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire the automotive fabric operations of Joan Fabrics, a leading supplier of…
Evimteks Looks For U.S. Sales
FRANKFURT, Germany – Evimteks, the Turkish curtain manufacturer exhibited at its first Heimtextil this year. One of the company’s goals at the exhibition was to increase sales opportunities in America.…
Textrade.com Introduces Online Document Management
NEW YORK – Textrade.com, the U.S.-based, online trading platform and information resource for the global textile commodities industry, has added a new feature to its site. TextradeOffice is a document…
Quaker Boosts 2000 Sales 20% Through Export, Chenille Design
FALL RIVER, Mass. – Quaker president Larry Liebenow, credits successful applications of chenille yarns and a dedication to export for a 20.5% sales gain with a total of $303 million…
Chatham Launches Contract Product
Elkin, N.C. – Chatham Inc. will unveil a breakthrough product for the contract market this Spring, according to sources within the company. Its solution-dyed nylon fabrics, with two patented, chemically…
Decorex USA Reschedules for 2002
NEW YORK – The joint organizers of Decorex USA, George Little Management Inc., and Decorex USA Ltd, have announced that the show is changing dates in 2002, to position it…
Marsh Fern Acquires Edmund Bell
BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, England — Bradford-based fabric supplier Edmund Bell & Co. Ltd., the U.K.’s leading supplier of curtain linings, has been acquired by Marsh Fern, the Stockport, U.K. subsidiary…
The African Growth and Opportunity Bill
New York – The African Growth and Opportunity Bill, which became effective October 1,2000, was enacted to enhance trade with countries of the Caribbean Basin and sub-Saharan Africa. Among other…
Arley Cuts Costs with Overseas Manufacturing of ‘American Home’ Products
New York – With the acquisition of American Home in March 1999, the well-known window and bedding producer Arley was able to add sales volume without adding domestic manufacturing support.…