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 Marzilli founded Decor-Rest Furniture Limited in Ontario in May 1972.... Read more.

April 4, 2002

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 2001. Dr. Heiner Zimmermann was born in Klagenfurt, Austria, and... Read more.

April 4, 2002

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 on the company''s board since its acquisition from Belding Heminway... Read more.

April 4, 2002

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 CEO of F. Schumacher & Co. and will head all... Read more.

April 4, 2002

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 Inc., where she will serve in the newly created position... Read more.

December 7, 2001

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 great company," Natan said. "Its growth since its founding 12... Read more.

December 7, 2001

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, upholstered furniture, tables and lamps. He now oversees all apsects... Read more.

December 7, 2001