During Fabric Lag, Decorex Opts for Accessories
Syon Park, England (UK) — The twenty-second annual Decorex, held in West London’s Syon Park from 8-12 September, featured 208 exhibitors and drew over 14,000 visitors from countries around the…
Etun Builds New Mill
Tel-Aviv, Israel — Etun Ltd. is in the midst of an expansion process that includes building a modern weaving mill outside Tel-Aviv. Managing Director Immanuel Horn hopes the new plant…
Focus Doubles Its Size in ’99
London — In only its second year, Focus, held in London from 23-26 September, doubled in size, and established itself as the U.K.’s leading exhibition for the top end of…
Forum Dialogue Highlights Turbulence in Specifier-Contract Jobber ‘Marriage’
Brussels, Belgium — The World Fabric Forum panel discussion at Decosit ’99 provoked excitement and emotional discussion from both the panel members and the audience. Specifically, it brought to the…
Saudi Arabian Wholesaler Al-Guthmi Adds High-Priced Products
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — After concentrating for many years on the low to middle price range, Mohamed O. Al-Guthmi is expanding its marketing strategy to cover medium to high…
Shanghai Victoria Opens China’s Largest Fabric Showroom
Shanghai, People’s Republic of China — At 10,000 square meters on four floors, the recently opened Victoria Fabric Depot is believed to be the largest fabric retailer in China today…
Three Mills Near Hanzhou: Companies Concentrate on Increasing Exports
Hanzhou, China – There are many decorative fabric mills within one half hour flying time of Shanghai, but I chose to take a bus and a train for my visits…
Gradually, the Internet is Spinning Webs in the Fabrics Industry
LONDON – With the advent of the computer age, the fabrics industry, like many others, is forever changed. Ultimately, companies are trying to satisfy the consumer who demands goods sooner…
U.K. Converters Hope to Take European Look Global
Brussels, Belgium – Across town from Decosit, the rival show, Textiles d’Interieur Premiere (TIP-7) trade show held at Parc Elisabeth, Brussels, demonstrated the extent to which some traditional U.K. converters…
Mitchell Gold Emphasizes Simplicity to Showtime Seminar Audience
High Point — ”What is your niche?” This was the opening question that Mitchell Gold, owner of the $60-million upholstery manufacturing operation of the same name, posed to buyers and…