Christopher Norman to Close Down
NEW YORK, New York — Trade sources have confirmed that Christopher Norman Inc., a high-end decorator showroom and fabric brand, will cease doing business. The company was founded in 1987 as a collaboration between interior designer,… Read more.January 24, 2006
Altieri Moves to Duralee
BAY SHORE, New York -- Aldo Altieri, former vice president of contract sales for the Robert Allen Group has found a new home at Duralee. Altieri will take over as contract sales manager, reporting to Gary Rosenthal, managing director of sales.… Read more.January 23, 2006
Fradin Leads Crusade Against Toxic Formaldehyde Levels
BALTIMORE, Maryland -- Stan Fradin, president of Rockland Mills Inc. filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Commerce at Heimtextil in Frankfurt, Germany, regarding the "poisoning of people who handle imported home textiles products containing… Read more.January 23, 2006
Enzo degli Angiuoni Welcomes Schneider as US Rep
MILAN, Italy -- Roberto Angiuoni has announced that the company welcomes W. Stuart Schneider Jr. to their team. ''With great pleasure we welcome Mr. W. Stuart Schneider Jr. who will take care of our business in the US market from Jan. 1,''… Read more.January 18, 2006
Austin Named Designer for John-Richard Luxury Bedding Division
GREENWOOD, Mississippi – Dian Austin has been named designer for the luxury bedding division of John-Richard, a home furnishings manufacturer that also produces wall art, lighting, soft goods, mirrors, accessories and botanicals. Austin's… Read more.January 6, 2006
The Upholstery World Mourns Textile Entrepreneur Elio Fumagalli, 63
COMO, Italy — Elio Fumagalli, the founder of Imatex passed away from complications due to a brain hemorrhage on the morning of December 30, 2005. He was first stricken on October 19 while attending the High Point Furniture market in… Read more.January 3, 2006
Ferrel Joins the Team at Bomar Trim, Inc.
LAKE WORTH, Florida -- Pat Ferrell has been hired as the director of merchandising and business development for Bomar Trim, an industry leader in decorative trimming. Ferrell is an industry veteran with a resume of experience that can only… Read more.December 20, 2005
American Century Home Adds New Hires, Plans for a Move
SALISBURY, North Carolina – American Century Home welcomed Marion Murray as vice president, design and merchandizing and Jeff Ganz as vice president, key accounts on Dec. 5. Murray will be overseeing all design in the U.S. and China for… Read more.December 16, 2005
