Desmet Sources Desalux Designs
KOTRYCK, BE—Trudy Vico Desmet, formerly chief designer and production manager of the Belgian mill Desalux, has started a new sourcing company called Elite Deco. She is working with ex Desalux agents in the USA, UK and France in order to provide… Read more.May 1, 2012
The Mitchell Group Triples Warehouse
CHICAGO – The Mitchell Group, a textile sourcing and converting company, will triple the sizeof its warehouse/ in Pontotoc, Ms. May 8 with 100,000 square feet, the company says.The warehouse space with adjacent offices will house the company’s… Read more.April 25, 2012
Pollack Leaves Pollack
NEW YORK—Mark Pollack is leaving Pollack Associates, the company which bears his name that hefounded along with two other partners, after 25 years as design director.“I am stepping down to pursue other interests,” he said in a letter to… Read more.April 20, 2012
Welspun Closes Kojo Hospitality
NEW YORK—J. Barry Leonard, CEO and president of Welspun USA, Inc. has confirmed the closing of itsKojo Hospitality division.However, Welspun Hospitality will continue as before supplying hotels with sheets, towels and rugsand some decorative… Read more.April 16, 2012
Covington Moves On International Fronts, Fine Tuning Approach to New Product
NEW YORK—With sales up in all business units this year over 2011, Covington Fabric & Design LLC is finetuning its approach to international sourcing and selling according to Greg Tarver, president and CEO.“As a result of our gains, the… Read more.April 12, 2012
Phifer’s Designed Fabrics Makes Progress in Casual Outdoor Arena
TUSCALOOSA, AL—Phifer, the world’s largest producers of woven fiberglass and aluminum insectscreens is becoming a more significant player in the outdoor woven jacquard and dobby fabric marketthrough its Designed Fabrics Division, according… Read more.April 12, 2012
Desalux Closes Mill
DADIZELE, BE--Desalux, a high end jacquard mill which supplied editeurs and top jobbersworldwide has filed for bankruptcy.This company was established by Germaine Desmet and his wife in 1975 and was in its secondgeneration of management with… Read more.April 12, 2012
CryptonHome, Residential Crypton App, Gains Major Residential Furniture Sales
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Michigan — Crypton, an 18 year old contract fabric phenomenon has finally cracked the residential code for residential fabric sales with CryptonHome. “The new residential program racked up ten furniture manufacturer participants… Read more.April 12, 2012
