Domestic Upholstery Supplier Lee Industries a Family Affair
Husband-Wife Team Built Company to Make Upholstery That Would Fit in Their Own Home Columbia, S.C. (USA) — The owners of Lee Industries in Newton, N.C., did not enter the…
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Kennerly Sells Lucia Cassa Indianapolis, Ind. (USA) – In an effort to upgrade its line, Mayer Fabrics has purchased Lucia Cassa textiles, a contract distributor in High Point. ”This acquisition…
Decor-Rest Keeps With Old Values and Commitment to Quality
Ontario, Canada – While a spate of mergers and acquisitions have reshaped the international home furnishings industry the furniture manufacturer Decor-Rest remains hands-on and family-owned. Italian immigrants Angelo and Christina…
Mr.”TreviraCS” Retires
Frankfurt, Germany – The person who, perhaps more than anyone else, helped shape the global market for flame-retardant home textiles, retired from German fiber producer Trevira at the end of…
Morton Takes CEO Spot at Belding
Lincolnton, NC (USA) – Nancy Zarin has resigned from her post as president and CEO Belding Hausman Incorporated. She held the position for eight years. Bill Morton, who has served…
Williams is Waverly”s New President
New York – F. Schumacher & Co. has announced the appointment of Dale Williams as president of the Waverly Lifestyle Group. Williams will report directly to Gerald Puschel, president and…
Michaels Resigns From Waverly
New York – Christiane Michaels, president and general manager of Waverly, has left the company to join Bath & Body Works, a division of Intimate Brands, a company of Limited…
New CEO Excited to Join Bomar
Lake Worth, FL (USA) – Decorative trimmings manufacturer Bomar Industries has named Nimi Natan as chief executive officer and president. “I am excited to join a proven team and a…
Mongiello Named COO
White Plains, NY (USA) – Patrick Mongiello was named president and chief operating officer of Brunschwig & Fils, the century-old firm noted for its fine quality decorative fabrics, wallpapers, trimmings,…
DuPont Home Textiles Announces Two Appointments
Wilmington, DE (USA) -DuPont has selected two employees to join the Home Textiles business group within the newly created DuPont Apparel and Textile Sciences division, the company announced. Larry Fink…