FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Paul Bosworth, aged 75, passed away here from the effects of dementia on August 6, 2024. Bosworth was born on February 9, 1949, in Burlington, Vermont. His career was marked by significant leadership roles, including serving... Read more.

December 23, 2024

BANGALORE, INDIA — Wishwanath “Vish” Subbarao passed away on December 7 due to cardiac complications from a fall at home three weeks earlier. “Although he was due home that same day, he never left the hospital,” says his son, Siddharth.... Read more.

December 9, 2024

ROSLYN, NY—Richard Hanfling, the President of Swavelle /Mill Creek Fabrics, Inc., has died. This is the unfortunate outcome of complications from a stroke he experienced about one year ago. As a result of the stroke, he was unable to return... Read more.

December 5, 2024

NEW YORK—"Not only did Jean B design one of the most popular floral groups for Covington Fabrics, but he was a dear friend of mine who knew the industry better than anyone," says Abby Gilmore, a Covington founding family member.... Read more.

November 25, 2024

Hangzhou, China—Raymond Shu is excited about SIC’s new warehouse and showroom in Hangzhou.  He’s General Manager and partner in SIC, the upholstery fabric distributor based in Łódź, Poland growing at 10% a year according to Robert Schweikert, Shu’s partner.... Read more.

August 13, 2024

CEDAR GROVE, N.J.—Dick Wagner, the former Vice President & General Manager of the textiles division of Knoll International died April 20, 2024, from complications following a stroke. He was known to his friends as ‘Bucky’. Wagner built a successful career... Read more.

April 22, 2024

BROOKLYN, NY—Former Fabrics & Furnishings International Publisher Michael Schneider has saved 2,568 animals from being euthanized—mostly dogs—since he started the 501c3 charity ‘Pilots to the Rescue.’ Michael manages three airplanes in his effort to successfully conduct rescue missions for these... Read more.

December 26, 2023