Bourguignon Dies At 56
KONTICH, Belgium - Aristide Bourguignon, the 56-year-old founder of Aritex in Kontich, Belgium, passed away from unspecified causes on June 4. A small, private family service was held. Bourguignon started his business with almost nothing and in less than a... Read more.
June 24, 2008
Stanley Benny Leaves Townsend, New Collection Unveiled
JOHNSTOWN, New York — Stanley Paul Benny, executive of Townsend's Gulf Business foundation, is no longer with the company. Vinod Arya, new to Townsend Leather, has taken over the activities in the region of Dubai under the capacity of senior... Read more.
June 24, 2008
Guleser Goes Green For Decosit
ISTANBUL, Turkey – Guleser Tekstil has invested an estimated half million dollars over the last four to five months in organic product development, said company general manager, Engin Ocak. The strategy behind this, he indicated, is to appeal to American... Read more.
June 19, 2008
Nursultan Doubles Its Manufacturing Facility
ISTANBUL, Turkey – According to company principal Ibrahim Gumus, Nursultan Tekstil has just expanded its manufacturing facility from 200 thousand square meters to 400 thousand square meters. With increased producing capabilities and new marketing strategies, Gumus projects an 80 percent... Read more.
June 19, 2008
Covington Hires Marion Murray
NEW YORK CITY, New York – Covington Fabric & Design has just hired Marion Murray as its new vice president of creative services and design. She will assume her new role on June 16 and report to Roger Gilmartin, president... Read more.
June 13, 2008
Tulu Showroom Launches
ISTANBUL, Turkey – Elizabeth Hewitt, antique textile dealer and original pioneer of the Central Asian Ikat resurgence, opened her first showroom late May of 2008. The showroom features her original designs as well as original textile documents under her textile... Read more.
June 13, 2008
Valley Forge Walks Away Victorious
TALLAHASSE, Florida — Valley Forge is proud to announce its accomplishment and honor in winning the 10th annual Florida state-wide award in Sustainable Business Practices. The award was presented at the Sustainable Florida Best-Practices Awards ceremony, an award that honors... Read more.
June 10, 2008
