Sue Huff Leaves KnollTextiles
NEW YORK, New York – Sue Huff, who was appointed to the position of vice president and general manager of KnollTextiles in February of 2007, has left the company. Fabrics & Furnishings International learned of her departure from Knoll,… Read more.April 14, 2008
Unifi's Inhibit FR Brand Makes Strides in US
Greensboro, North Carolina - As suppliers leave the US market, Unifi Inc. gains new US-based customers for its Inhibit's FR polyester branded yarns, said Roger Berrier, executive vice president of Unifi. ''We have eight to ten customers taking… Read more.April 8, 2008
Onity Appoints New President
ATLANTA, Georgia — Onity, a leading global provider of electronic locking systems that offers innovative technological solutions and services for the hospitality industry, announced the appointment of Mark Gordon to the position of president… Read more.April 7, 2008
Steven Shuford Actively Manages Outdura® Brand
Charlotte, NC — After losing its president in 2007, Steven Shuford, executive vice president of Shuford Mills decided to take a greater role in the day to day activities of this outdoor fabric manufacturer, producer of the Outdura®… Read more.March 28, 2008
Union Strikes Victor Plant
ST. GEORGES DE BEAUCE, Canada – Factory workers voted in favor of a strike at the Victor Innovatex plant on Mar. 8, which came as a shock to the management at Victor. Informed sources told F&FI that the company is beginning to move contract… Read more.March 19, 2008
BFCA Holds Conference of Olympic Proportions
LONDON, United Kingdom – On March 3rd, the British Contract Furnishing & Design Association (BCFA) held a gathering at the BERR Conference Centre about business opportunities that would arise with the coming London 2012 Olympics. Over… Read more.March 13, 2008
Lighting Designer Nova Names Susan Lewis VP Sales
HUNTINGTON PARK, California -- Susan Lewis has been named vice president of sales at NOVA. Lewis will oversee sales direct marketing strategies as NOVA continues to expand its lines beyond portable lamps into a complete lifestyle assortment… Read more.March 5, 2008
Anthony Degomes Dies at 70
NEW YORK, New York—Anthony Degomes, a soft spoken and hard working textiles industry innovator passed away Monday, Feb. 25 after a long illness. He was 70. A memorial service was held by his family and close friends in Ansonia, Connecticut… Read more.February 29, 2008
