NEWH Announces Death of Member, Gloria Depriest
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – After a year-long battle with Parkinson's Disease, Gloria Depriest of Hallmark Lighting, died on March 12. Depriest had transferred from Chatsworth in January of 2005 to fill Hallmark Lighting's new position in Las… Read more.March 29, 2007
British Contract Furnishing & Design Association Makes Appointment
LONDON, England – The British Contract Furnishing & Design Association (BCFA) has announced the appointment of Colin Watson to managing director. Watson previously worked for office furniture group Arenson, as their marketing director… Read more.March 27, 2007
Kane Retires from Samelson-Chatelane
NEW YORK, New York -- Gerry Kane, co-president of contract specialist Samelson Chatelane, retired at the end of February. Co-president Mark Teppel said Kane was thinking of doing something outside of the textiles industry in the future, but… Read more.March 26, 2007
B. Lazarus, Inc. Celebrates 80 Years
MIAMI, Florida – Manufacturer of bedspreads, converter of fabrics and producer of drapery hardware, B. Lazarus, Inc., is celebrating 80 years of service in the lodging and healthcare design industry. The company began in 1927 as a New… Read more.March 23, 2007
Hunter Douglas Acquires ESI
UPPER SADDLE RIVER, New Jersey – Hunter Douglas, a leading manufacturer of architectural products and window coverings, announced today that it has acquired developer of motor controls for window coverings company, Electronic Solutions… Read more.March 23, 2007
Brunschwig & Fils Tour with ''Defining Elegance''
WHITE PLAINS, New York – A firm popular for its decorative fabrics, trimmings, furniture and wallpaper, is taking on quite a different medium; dresses. Luxury fabric house Brunschwig & Fils, located in the Design & Decoration building… Read more.March 19, 2007
Valdese Weavers Promote Crisp
VALDESE, North Carolina – Valdese Weavers has promoted Joel R. Crisp to vice president of global operations, they announced on Tuesday, Mar. 13. In his role, Crisp will be in charge of the Valdese International Product (VIP) brand,… Read more.March 15, 2007
Home Furnishings Co. Acquired by NexCen
NEW YORK, New York – NexCen Brands, Inc., a brand acquisition and management company, has entered into a deal with the home furnishings brand, Waverly, from F. Schumacher & Co. NexCen has said they will pay $36.75 million in cash and… Read more.March 14, 2007
