Andrew Purcell Takes the Reins of Purcell Letchinger
The Purcell Letchinger group announced the completion of a buyout in which Andrew Purcell became the company's sole owner. He acquired the company from Harold Purcell (his father) and Mel Letchinger, co-partners who formed the company 20 years… Read more.March 27, 2000
Sardelli Leaves Waverly For Brunschwig & Fils
New York – Waverly has announced that Albert Sardelli, vice president and creative director, is leaving the company. Sardelli has been with Waverly for almost four years. He said that he would begin working at Brunschwig & Fils Inc. on… Read more.March 23, 2000
Koch At Argaman Textiles
Yavne, Israel - David Koch has been named managing director and CEO of the textiles division of Argaman Industries. He reports to Raanan Sobel, President and CEO of Argaman Industries, the parent company of the textiles division and three… Read more.February 23, 2000
Sipco Names Kraus Associate Publisher
Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.—Lucille Carrozza Kraus has been named associate publisher of Fabrics & Furnishings International, published by Sipco Publications Inc. Previously, she was sales and marketing director for the publication. She will… Read more.February 2, 2000
Cone Decorative-John Wolfe Hires Veterans Cross and Irwin
June Cross, a veteran of 20-plus years in the industry, has joined Cone Decorative Fabrics-John Wolf/Cone Jacquards in the new position of director of merchandising. In her new position, Cross will be responsible for the creative direction… Read more.January 8, 2000
Durham Adds Duties as Porio, Mischen Depart
Greensboro, N.C.— Mike Durham has been named executive vice president of Burlington House Upholstery, which is a division of Burlington Industries, Inc. He has replaced Steve Mischen who resigned. Mischen helped launch Burlington House… Read more.January 8, 2000
Fastnet Asia Consulting Guides Western Companies Doing Business in China
Brussels - Former Tessilforum director Edoardo Caminita and Andrew S. H. Young have opened a consulting firm called Fastnet Asia Limited. Young and Caminita draw on their combined experience to offer business advice to Western companies who… Read more.January 8, 2000
Vlot Retires From Dehnert & Jansen
Rotterdam — Frits Vlot has retired from Dehnert & Jansen after 32 years with the company in order to ''rest and enjoy life,'' a company official said. Prior to his departure, Vlot was executive vice president in charge of interior textiles,… Read more.January 8, 2000
