Valdese Names Blake Millinor President
Assumes CEO Role When Shelton Retires
VALDESE, NC—Blake Millinor is the new President of Valdese Weavers as of March 1. Valdese is one of the largest mills in the world today according to F&FI. Michael Shelton will continue to serve as CEO of the company but Millinor is expected… Read more.March 2, 2021
Saverio ‘Savy’ Russo, 84
GREENSBORO, NC—Saverio ‘Savy’ Russo, one of the great pioneers of U.S. textile export passed away January 15. He was well known in export circles as far away as Christchurch, New Zealand. Savy was born May 24, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY,… Read more.February 19, 2021
Nannucci’s’ Music For Love’ Gains Momentum
GREENSBORO, NC--Franco Nannucci, principal of Textile Field Agency loves fabrics but he also loves music for charity! Proceeds for his ‘Music for Love’ album goes to two charities including one for Stephen, Damian, and Julian Marley. The… Read more.February 3, 2021
Doug Garfinkle Named Donghia Creative Director
BETHPAGE, NY—One of the most important developments at Kravet last year was its acquisition of the Donghia brand according to Cary Kravet, CEO. “This renowned luxury furnishings brand is synonymous with expert craftsmanship, unparalleled… Read more.January 20, 2021
Kravet Promotes Family Members Plus Frank Cauce, John Dull
BETHPAGE, NY—As Kravet enters its fifth generation of family management, it is elevating three family members to new executive positions to meet the leadership challenge. Sara Kravet, Sander Kravet and Daniel Kravet have been elevated to… Read more.January 20, 2021
Letter from Germain and Gerda Desmet
Up to now all of our entire family are free of Covid 19, and everyone is in good shape. It is really nice to learn about former customers and friends. I still dream often about textiles and must admit I have nostalgia. The textile branch in… Read more.January 13, 2021
Kvadrat Names N.A. Sales Team
EBELTOFT, DENMARK - Kvadrat had worldwide sales of $280 million in 2019 and expects to significantly increase sales in North America now that the company is going direct in the USA. A company spokesman says Kvadrat is virtually integrated and… Read more.January 12, 2021
Jack Lenor Larsen, 93
EAST HAMPTON, NY—Jack Lenor Larsen one of the most well-known and successful home fabric designers of the 20th Century passed away at his home here on December 22. He was born August 5, 1927, in Seattle, WA, and had operations in as many as… Read more.December 29, 2020
