Henry Lazarus, 62
NEW YORK, New York — Henry Lazarus died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada early Saturday morning on January 29 at the age of 62. Funeral services will be held in Woodmere, New York during the weekend of February 4. Lazarus… Read more.February 3, 2005
Cassen Leaves Westgate Fabrics
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Jay Cassen, President, has officially left his position at Westgate Fabrics in Grand Prairie, Texas. He intends to pursue other interests. Westgate Fabrics, now Westgate Interiors, was recently acquired by… Read more.February 3, 2005
Derketsch, Ginsburg Join Fabricut's Design Team
NEW YORK, New York — Through a series of focused product expansions and savvy people moves, trade sources note that Fabricut is growing into a more important player in what has historically been a two horse jobber race, especially on the… Read more.February 2, 2005
Fruth Joins Robert Allen
NEW YORK, New York — Rod Fruth has been named vice president of contract sales for Robert Allen Corp. He will be working out of the New York office. Fruth reports to Paul Sarazin, senior vice president of sales. Sarazin joined Robert… Read more.January 27, 2005
Crew, McGregor Buy Whiteheads Fabrics Ltd.
LONDON, England — Matthew Crew and Gerald McGregor have become the sole principals of Whiteheads Fabrics Ltd., after saving the company from shutting down, following the bankruptcy of the South African-based parent company on November… Read more.January 24, 2005
Hanes Fabric Company Names President and Vice President
CONOVER, North Carolina — Previous vice president of Hanes Industries, Rod Poole, has been named president of Hanes Fabrics Company. Poole, the 18-year textile industry veteran, has been with the company for six years. In addition… Read more.January 20, 2005
J.L. deBall of Canada Assets Purchased by Chris Wood
TORONTO, Canada – Chris Wood, CEO of Toronto-based Blue Mountain Wallcoverings has purchased the assets of J.L. deBall of Canada, the manufacturer of woven velvet previously owned by Girmes of Germany. Wood confirmed the purchase which… Read more.December 22, 2004
Culp, Inc. Vice Chairman Howard L. Dunn Retires
HIGH POINT, North Carolina – Culp, Inc. has announced that Howard L. Dunn, Jr., vice chairman of Culp, and one of the company's founders, will retire from his position effective December 31. Dunn will stay on with the company on the company's… Read more.December 20, 2004
