CP Davis Rejoins Shuford Mills' Organization
HICKORY, North Carolina - Stephen Shuford, CEO of Shuford Mills, announced today that CP Davis has rejoined the company as its president undertaking responsibility for the day to day operations of the business. ''We are delighted that CP has… Read more.September 10, 2009
Wearbest Sil-tex Enhances Performance Features of Fresca Tela
GARFIELD, New Jersey – Wearbest Sil-tex has announced that its Fresca Tela products will now feature a UV performance element. CEO and president, Irwin Gasner stated, "We have 'upped' the ante on Fresca Tela by adding a UV performance… Read more.September 8, 2009
John Edelman Set to Leave Edelman Leather
NEW MILFORD, Connecticut - It has been confirmed that John Edelman is officially leaving the company in the near future, although no one could be reached in regards to when he planned to depart and who will be replacing him. Edelman Leather… Read more.September 1, 2009
Fracassetti and Farina Leave Griva
TORINO, Italy - Roberto Fracassetti and Dario Farina, two of three partners in Griva SpA both left the company sometime in July. Griva is an Italian weaver of curtain fabrics for the contract and residential markets whose origins date back… Read more.September 1, 2009
Mambretti and Other Companies Close
COMO, Italy - Mambretti Filippo Spa Tessitura Jacquards, one of the largest upholstery weaving mills in Italy, has closed its doors after doing business for over 88 years. The mill has a lengthy family history;The president of the firm, Filippo… Read more.September 1, 2009
MTL Unveils Itself at Proposte
COMO, Italy - Benoit Leclercq, Principal of Material Technology & Logistics Inc., announced that MTL will begin exporting its boutique line of American-produced fabrics worldwide. While Leclercq and his brother moved their European-styled fabrics… Read more.August 31, 2009
Kurtz Carries New Line - Catch Him if You Can
OSSINING, New York - En route to his customers, David Kurtz tools around in his 2006 Chrysler SRT 8-300C, which boasts a 475 horsepower engine. Kurtz represents New Line Fabrics, a converter of drapery and upholstery jacquards that is based… Read more.August 31, 2009
Interview with Olaf Schmidt, Vice President, Textile Fairs, Messe Frankfurt
NEW YORK, New York - Until 2006 Olaf Schmidt worked in the textile industry as a managing director of distribution/marketing. Schmidt now manages and coordinates the concentration and quality of product channels as the vice president of textile… Read more.August 31, 2009
