D. Rafael Pascual Albero, 87
ALCOY, SPAIN— D. Rafael Pascual Albero, one of the giants of the international textiles industry, passed away July 24 at the age of 87. He was born January 11, 1931, in the Mariola mountain region of Spain, the youngest of six children. He… Read more.July 25, 2018
Patty Wilson Named Covington VP Contract
NEW YORK--Patty Wilson has been named Vice President of Contract Sales Covington Fabrics & Design LLC. She took the position that was previously held by Craig Shirk who passed unexpectedly last year. Patty joined Covington in February, 2017… Read more.January 18, 2018
Marc Layne Named Arc-Com President
ORANGEBURG, NY—Marc Layne has been named President of Arc-Com a hospitality and contract specialist jobber. Marc joined the executive management team at Arc-Com in 2016. Previously, he spent two decades as an investment banker for Bear… Read more.January 15, 2018
STEPHEN LEVINE NAMED CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ROBERT ALLEN DURALEE GROUP™
HAUPPAUGE, New York - The Robert Allen Duralee Group™ is pleased to announce that Stephen Levine has been named Creative Director, overseeing the Robert Allen, Beacon Hill, Duralee and DF Monogram brands. Stephen will be responsible for leading… Read more.January 13, 2018
Anzaldi Joins CTA
BARI, IT--Patrizia Anzaldi has been named Export Manager at Centro Tendaggi Arredamento srl (CTA) in Bari, Italy with an office in Milan. She previously held a similar position at Giber for seven years. In her new position, Anzaldi… Read more.January 12, 2018
Bill Geiger Quietly Takes Retirement, Paves Way for Frank Andrew, New Carole President
AUGUSTA, GA—After 45 years with Carole Fabrics, Bill Geiger, President and CEO decided to retire but will continue to consult with the company and make a smooth transition possible with Frank Andrew, the new President. The changes, which… Read more.January 10, 2018
Julie Morris Named VP Sales, Kravet; 29 Year Veteran Susan Lorenz to Retire
BETHPAGE, NY—Julie Morris has joined Kravet Fabrics Corp. as Vice President of Sales. She will follow a trail blazed by Susan Lorenz, a 29-year veteran of Kravet who will retire this year. “Susan has been with Kravet for 29 years and… Read more.January 4, 2018
Michael Schneider Joins Fabrics & Furnishings International As The New Publisher;
Miami Beach, FL - January 1, 2018 - Michael Schneider has taken over the publishing role at Fabrics & Furnishings International (F&FI) from his father Eric Schneider. Eric will continue as publisher emeritus and editor-in-chief. Michael… Read more.December 31, 2017
