Kravet Taps Ann Grafton Managing Director for G.P. & J. Baker Group Division; Hill Departs
Bethpage, N.Y.-- Kravet Inc. has named Ann Grafton as the Managing Director for its UK division, G.P. & J. Baker. She joins G.P. & J. Baker after almost two decades as group creative director at The Colefax Group, another British editeur.… Read more.June 22, 2004
Invista™ Develops High Tech Niche In High End Polyester Filament Fiber
Charlotte, N.C.—Invista polyester filament is charting a course which calls for higher value, premium fibers that bring new technology to the market, according to Bill Jasper, business manager. Jasper expects this approach will help… Read more.June 22, 2004
ADF Continues Battle Against Covington
ADF COO Gary Stein had this to say about Covington's copyright for Maxwell design: (It should be noted that the Court has not yet ruled on the matter of infringement.) ''Back in 2002, Covington Industries filed a copyright lawsuit against American… Read more.May 18, 2004
Covington Sues ADF for Bootlegging Damages
NEW YORK—Covington Industries Inc. has prevailed in a legal battle against American Decorative Fabrics, Inc., a supplier of Chinese-made upholstery fabric, for copyright infringement. For the past two years, Covington has argued that… Read more.May 17, 2004
Refashioned EU Has Fabric Folk Wondering: What's Next?
CHIASSO, Switzerland - The addition of 10 countries to the EU roster May 1 has generated speculation world over regarding the impact the new arrangement will have on business. While results may not become tangible for months, or even years,… Read more.May 11, 2004
Interface Announces Name Change
GUILFORD, Maine - Interface Fabrics Group is now Interface Fabrics, Inc., President and CEO Christopher Richard announced this month. ''The new name clearly reflects our unified corporate mission,'' Richard said. ''Interface Fabrics...has… Read more.May 11, 2004
Guleser Dukes It Out With Chinese Designers
BURSA, Turkey - When Engin Ocak came to New York City in March to exhibit at the TURKISH HOMETEX Exhibition at the Metropolitan Pavilion, he was shocked to see how much Americans loved Chinese-made products. But as general manager of Guleser,… Read more.May 11, 2004
CORRECTION
The article titled ''Walsh Cries: Arabs and Americans Should Make Business, Not War!'' on page 56 of the spring issue was written by S. Vishwanath. The byline mistakenly reads ''Eric Schneider.'' We regret the error. Read more.April 26, 2004
