Thibaut Launches Upholstery Line, While Expanding Printed Fabrics, Wallcovering
NEWARK, New Jersey — “We want to bring back the idea of having furniture made and upholstered in America,” said Bob Senior, president and a principal of Thibaut a wallcovering and fabric converter. This represents a sea change for… Read more.April 6, 2012
North Heads Dolan Sales, Marketing
KELHEIM, Germany — Matthew North has has been appointed head of sales & marketing for Dolan® solution dyed acrylic fibers in addition to his duties in the viscose fiber operations of Lenzing. North is also head of sales and marketing… Read more.April 6, 2012
Roc-Lon®Makes One-Two Heimtextil Punch; Mardigras Roc-Suede, Dublin Flax Debuts
FRANKFURT, Germany — “Heimtextil 2012 produced the best opening day in Rockland Mills Inc. history according to Stan Fradin, president of the world’s leading drapery lining manufacturer and exporter. Rockland took an aggressive posture… Read more.April 6, 2012
Exclusive Fabrics’ Lenauskas Laments North American Textiles Industry; Veteran Hopes Industry Wakes up, Then Turns Around
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada — “Our industry continues to struggle on many fronts in the face of downsizing and shortened workweeks which have become the accepted norm, “according to Ray Lenauskas, veteran fabric importer and agent… Read more.April 6, 2012
Home Expo India Expects Over 5,000 International Buyers, All Home Lines
NEW DELHI, India — Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), Ministry of Textiles, and Government of India has created impressive trade show infrastructure to hold large exhibitions. The Council is engaged in promotion of Indian home… Read more.April 6, 2012
Götte Joins Heco After 20 Years at JAB Product Design Post
MEMMIMGEN, Germany — Petra Götte has left JAB/Gardisette as product development manager after more than 20 years in order to take a new position at Heco, an up and coming cut length wholesaler. Götte started her professional education… Read more.April 6, 2012
Wholesaler Heinz Freiderich Names Michael Schamberger MD
EBERSDORF BEI COBURG, Germany—Michael Schamberger has been named managing director of Heinz Friedrich GmbH, a well reputed German wholesaler for upholstery fabrics, artificial leather and real leather focusing on industrial manufacturers… Read more.April 6, 2012
Berndt, Unnamed Partner Buys KOS
KREFELD, Germany — KOS, a major contract specialist in Europe since it was found 11 years ago, was sold in September, 2011 and is now under the management of Thomas Berndt, previously head of contract textiles at JAB in Bielefeld,… Read more.April 6, 2012
