At Proposte: D’Decor Business Bounces Back
COMO—"The pandemic has had an impact on every aspect of Business As Usual at D’Decor Home Fabrics,” says Yuraaz Arora, the next generation of the Arora family ownership of D’Decor. “We faced a difficult and uncertain FY21 like every… Read more.September 10, 2021
Reig-Plaza Heads American Silk Mills
HIGH POINT, NC—Oscar Reig-Plaza has been named CEO of American Silk Mills in Plains, PA. Reig-Plaza replaces David Corbin at American Silk. Corbin left the company about four months ago. His current position is not known. Reig-Plaza will… Read more.August 25, 2021
Brown Joins Hanes Mfg.
MIAMI BEACH—Mitch Brown, 37 years with Rockland Mills has left the company to reportedly join Hanes Mfg., a converter and manufacturer of blackout fabrics. It has been learned that Hanes will be making an official announcement about Brown… Read more.August 12, 2021
PDF’s Hagen Sees Business Boom
PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ— U.S.-based fabric jobbers are embracing custom software to run their business according to Steve Hagen, principal of PDF Systems Inc. here. “The residential fabric business is booming in the States and jobbers are… Read more.July 29, 2021
Sonia Bachleda Heads Up J. Queen New York Piecegoods
NEW YORK- According to Julie Brady, President, in six years with the company, Sonia Bachleda is making her mark as a valued part of the J Queen New York Team. As a result, she was recently promoted to Sales Executive and E-commerce Director. “Sonia… Read more.July 21, 2021
Glenda Spangler, named President of Springs Creative Decorative Division
ROCK HILL, SC—Glenda Spangler, named President of Springs Creative Decorative Division in March, is getting her hands around her portion of the company’s $100 million printing business. Previously with Richloom Fabrics Group for 30 years,… Read more.July 1, 2021
Baris Coskun Focuses On American Contract
ISTANBUL—Textile engineer and veteran fabric sourcing specialist is turning his focus to the contract fabric business in the USA. Coskun, who represents 20 Turkish mills, feels the timing is right to develop new fabrics for the hospitality… Read more.June 23, 2021
It’s time for everyone to get back on the road and see their suppliers and customers; especially in Turkey!
Turkish mills will roll out the red carpet for anyone importing Turkish-made fabrics. The Turkish mills have labored hard to produce quality goods and the prices are better than ever with the lira so low. There has never been a better time… Read more.June 23, 2021
