Escolys to Purchase Bekaert, Confirms Purchase of De Poortere Freres
IGOOIGEM, Belgium — Jean-Paul Depraetere, managing director of Escolys—a leading jacquard producer—has confirmed the company's intent to purchase Bekaert in the coming weeks. This marks the second purchase for Escolys in recent… Read more.January 16, 2007
Lulu DK and Matouk Bedding Unveil First Collection
NEW YORK, New York – Luxury linen company Matouk and Lulu DK Fabrics will unveil their first collaborative effort at this month's New York International Gift Fair, by GLM shows. Matouk entered into a bedding licensing agreement with Lulu… Read more.January 5, 2007
Shuford Mills Makes Key Appointments
HUDSON, North Carolina -- Shuford Mills, a leading manufacturer of indoor/outdoor fabrics, has strengthened its management team with the promotion of two managers, Jeff Jimison and Rebecca ''Becky'' Lane. In addition, Natalie Scott joins Shuford… Read more.January 5, 2007
De Kort Makes Speedy Recovery
NEW YORK, New York — Cornelius de Kort, known to his friends simply as 'Cor' is back home recuperating in the Netherlands after suffering a stroke on November 2 while he was on a sales trip in New York City. The stroke affected his speech.… Read more.January 3, 2007
Lomangino Appointed VP of Kravet Floorcovering
BETHPAGE, New York -- Kravet has announced the appointment of Nicholas Lomangino Sr. as vice president of Kravet Floorcovering. Lomangino was previously the president and general manager of Patterson, Flynn and Martin -- F. Schumacher & Co.'s… Read more.December 20, 2006
Lentz Joins American Silk
NEW YORK, New York--Reuben Lentz has been named sales director of decorative jobbers for American Silk Mills Inc., reporting to Robin Slough, president. He starts his new position December 1 in the New York office. Lentz was previously in… Read more.November 30, 2006
Desousa Named Westgate's VP of International Sales
NEW YORK, New York -- Billy DeSousa has joined Westgate Home as vice president of International sales to manage the company's new aggressive export launch, which debuts at Heimtextil in Frankfurt, January 10-13. DeSousa was with Quaker Fabric… Read more.November 28, 2006
Dedecken Joins Deslee Clama, Leaves Goeters After 20 Years
ZONNEBEKE, Belgium—Henk Dedecken, previously general manager of the Goeters division of Concordia has been named business unit manager of the interior division, specifically the drapery division of DesleeClama, a manufacturer of mattress… Read more.October 25, 2006
