Brunswick et Fils Buys Intellectual Assets of Henri-Robert
BRUSSELS—Brunswick et Fils, a producer of readymades and fabric wholesaler purchased the intellectual assets of Henri Robert, a Belgian fabric converter. A previous article incorrectly stated that “late in 2011, M. Olivier Duchange… Read more.August 22, 2012
Mood Fabrics Expands Home Business, Sees Big Opportunities
LOS ANGELES, California — In spite of competition from the likes of F&S Fabrics and Diamond Foam in Los Angeles, Mood Designer Fabrics will expand its 12,000 square-foot store here to 20,000-square-feet in December to make room for… Read more.August 22, 2012
Woznicki, Asch See Market Flat
LOS ANGELES, California — No fabric sales trip to California is complete without meeting Jason Asch, principal of Diamond Foam & Fabric and Lou Woznicki, principal of F&S Fabrics, two of the largest fabric specialty operators… Read more.August 22, 2012
Tchernov Has Big Plans Beyond Fabrics, Furniture
MOSCOW, Russia — At 42, Archie Tchernov is considered one of the pioneers of the fabrics industry in Russia and now he is turning to building whole cities using prefab construction techniques. “Moscow is a magnet where more than 15… Read more.August 22, 2012
“If it’s not 100% blackout, it’s not Roc-lon®.”
Baltimore, MD – Rockland Mills wants to put competitors to the test by holding other drapery producers responsible for claiming to be “99-percent blackout.” YouTube® is the vehicle for this message about Roc-lon blackout… Read more.August 9, 2012
Duralee Adds Important Hardware Lines With B. Berger Purchase
BAYSHORE, N.Y—Another small fabric wholesaler has been gobbled up, this time by Duralee Fabrics, Ltd. which has confirmed the purchase of the B. Berger family of companies from Rellig, Inc., the parent company, based in Macedonia, O, a suburb… Read more.August 9, 2012
Valley Forge Taps Andrew Mahoney, Executive Vice President
Fort Lauderdale, FL. -- Valley Forge Fabrics, has chosen to seek management help outside the fabrics industry with the hiring of Andrew Mahoney as executive vice president, a new position reporting to co-presidents and sister and brother, Diana… Read more.July 26, 2012
Chinese Mills Promote Warp Knitted Upholstery
NEW YORK—Chinese upholstery continues to dominate the volume price level of $2-$4 for upholstery. Chinese warp knits suited for upholstery dominated The Home Textile Sourcing Show presented by Messe Frankfurt at Javits Center July 24. Zhejiang… Read more.July 24, 2012
