On-Em Ramps Up Export
Istanbul - On-Em is exporting three million meters of fabrics a year worldwide, according to Ali Cenbk Tuzco, one of the three partners. ''We create our own designs and in some cases, produce according to the customers' designs,'' said Tuzco.… Read more.January 17, 2003
Whitehead & Sons, Stuart Graham Reach Distribution Agreement
South Africa - David Whitehead & Sons, acquired by entrepreneur Stefano Magni from Tongaat Hulett for an undisclosed sum in June last year, has struck a deal with Stuart Graham Furnishing Fabrics to distribute all its branded products in South… Read more.January 17, 2003
Designtex Announces Appointments
New York - Designtex has appointed two top-level managers: Leslie Lewitas, vice president product strategy and Barbara Skelly, vice president marketing. The appointments continue the reorganization begun when Designtex merged with Blumenthal… Read more.January 17, 2003
Owner: Vakko is Coming to a Living Room or Hotel Near You
Istanbul - Vakko, already a recognized designer name in Turkey, is planning an effort that second-generation owner Jeff Hakko hopes will make the brand known worldwide in home fashions and the hospitality business. The company has done thousand-room… Read more.January 17, 2003
New Owners of Plush Upgrade Product Range
Wevelgem, Belgium - Plush, an established upholstery fabric mill that faced closure several years ago, has been revitalized under new ownership by Pascal Meerschaut and his wife, general manager, Isabelle Buyse. The company specializes in weaving… Read more.January 17, 2003
Interface Presents 'Studio' at Heimtextil
Frankfurt - Interface Fabrics Ltd. debuted the Studio brand hospitality textile collection at Heimtextil. Interface plans to continually add lines to Studio, an umbrella brand. Studio brand textiles are available through Jay Dash International,… Read more.January 17, 2003
Artenova Targets Home Market with Designer Curtain Line
Istanbul - Artenova has launched a Turkish-madeline of curtains designed in Germany by Atila Oztat, a German citizen. While the rest of the Turkish industry concentrates on export, Artenova has just inked a deal to sell its line to 200 Kanape… Read more.January 17, 2003
Lenza Debuts Branded Readymade Line
Bursa - Cegi, a private label readymade producer for some of the world's best known brands in Germany, England and Ireland, is setting its sights on producing its own collection under the Lenza label. Lenza will be appearing at Heimtextil… Read more.January 17, 2003
