Oscar Reig Plaza Joins Morgan Fabrics as it Expands into Europe and South America
Los Angeles – Oscar Reig Plaza has joined Morgan Fabrics as a sales executive in November. Morgan President Steven Gittelson says the company has been expanding in the last year into Europe and South America. Reig Plaza previously worked… Read more.December 19, 2018
Catching Up with Judi Harris of Crestmont Fabrics on Keeping her Husband’s Legacy Thriving
By RAY PARKER HIGH POINT, N.C. -- A little over two years ago, Paul Harris passed away, and his partner in business and life, Judi Harris, had to find a way to keep Crestmont Fabrics going. Started 35 years ago, the family business continues… Read more.December 18, 2018
Edgar Fabrics’ Al Rubin, 95
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Al Rubin, one of the original partners of Edgar Fabrics Inc., passed away on December 17 at the age of 95. A graveside service for family members was held at Wellwood Cemetery in Wyandach, N.Y. on December 19. Edgar Fabrics… Read more.December 17, 2018
Robert “Rob” Culp Succumbs to Cancer at 72
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Robert "Rob" G. Culp III, one of the giants of the textile industry, lost his battle with leukemia on December 8. Culp III was the co-founder (with his father) and chairman of Culp Inc. He was born Sept. 11, 1946. Culp… Read more.December 11, 2018
Showtime 2018: Photo Gallery
Showtime Market held Dec. 2-5 in High Point, N.C.
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George Leaves Valdese for Leslie Jee Textiles
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Scott George has been named the vice president of sales for Leslie Jee Textiles, a small converter and importer founded in 2009, and based in Huntington Beach, Calif. George, based in Charlotte, reports to founder Leslie… Read more.December 7, 2018
Bernard Joel Stein, 83
NEW YORK—Bernard Joel Stein, a well-known textiles sourcing specialist, passed away on November 3 after succumbing to cancer. He was born June 4, 1935, and was 83. Stein was the owner and president of B.J. Stein, Ltd. in Ridgefield, Conn.,… Read more.November 29, 2018
Dallas Chapman Accepts VP Role at Kravet Contract
NEW YORK -- Dallas Chapman will become the new senior vice president of Kravet Contract, overseeing all contract sales and corporate operations. Recently, Chapman served as vice president of North American sales for Oriental Weavers Hospitality. Chapman… Read more.November 29, 2018
