Feege Named Valdese Executive VP Sales
Valdese, N.C. – Valdese Weavers has made a number of key appointments. Joe Feege has been named to the new position of executive vice president, sales. Feege’s duties will include…
McKinnon Leaves Post at CVI to Join Joan Fabrics Corporation
Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. – The industry was shocked in the wake of the announcement by Century Valdese Industries that Bob McKinnon is leaving his position at CVI as president and…
Brunschwig & Fils Adds to Contract Stocking Program
Las Vegas, Nev, – Brunschwig & Fils announced a new member of its contract stocking program: a chenille-quality on Trevira CS. Patrick Mongiello, vice president sales and marketing said that…
Joan Fabrics to Purchase a Majority of Stock in Circa 1801
Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. – Elkin MacCallum, chairman and CEO of Joan Fabrics Corporation has signed a letter of intent to purchase, along with a small group of investors, majority of…
NeoCon 2000 Expands
Chicago, Ill. – Chicago’s Merchandise Mart will host the annual NeoCon World’s Trade Fair 12-14 June. The 3-day event consists of seven simultaneous shows in one building, which draw interior…
Interface Acquires Chatham From CMI
High Point – Clinton Mills Inc. announced on May 2 that it has sold the Chatham furniture fabrics assets to Interface, Inc. for $25 million in cash. Interface, based in…
Turkish Treat
Yilmaz Kücükcalik ties the Turkish knot with childhood sweetheart Nükhet Akköse at the Swisshotel on April 22, Istanbul. Shown here from left to right: Father of the bride Mr. Akköse;…
Top Upholstery Merchants
Low Prices, Big Inventory, IDC Brand Boosts Otsuka’s Sales in JapanBy Hiroko Uchino Tokyo, Japan — Japanese furniture manufacturer Otsuka’s policy of dealing directly with suppliers helps put furniture directly…
Microfibres Buys Anderson Assets
Anderson, S.C. – Anderson Marketing Inc. has sold certain assets to Microfibres Inc. for an undisclosed price. The assets purchased by Microfibres include the trade name ‘Anderson Marketing,’ the copyright…
Proposte Boasts Intimacy, ‘Leisurely Pace’
Milan, Italy – In May, Proposte will hold its eighth annual trade fair in the Brianza area of Northern Italy, one of the country’s most important centers for textile production.…