Ulusoy Capitalizing on Post-9/11 'Nesting' by Consumers
Istanbul - Ulusoy, a major manufacturer of fancy voiles, said manufacturers are practically giving away plain voile in order to sell fancier varieties. ''It's that competitive out there,'' said Can Yureten, general manager. Together with Pinar… Read more.January 13, 2003
Evimteks's New Designs Drive Export Sales
Bursa - Evimteks owners and brothers Turk and Eser Ceykan have doubled the company's export business for three years in a row. The boutique producer of novelty curtains in polyester has made itself important to new suppliers by selling innovative… Read more.January 13, 2003
Hisar Expanding Export
Hisar, one of the largest upholstery mills in Turkey, is expanding export by 25 percent. As part of this effort, Hisar shows its line at seven fairs including the Moscow and Ukrainian Furniture Fairs and the Polish Furniture Fair, Poznan. Hisar… Read more.January 13, 2003
British Printer Standfast Looks for Foothold in America
High Point — Standfast in Lancashire, England is finding new life as a flatbed printer through its Barracks division, according to Stephen Thomas, managing director. Standfast's design manager Emma Douglas and Thomas attended the last… Read more.December 18, 2002
BakaSave Absorbs Harmful Gases and Odors, Company Says
Bamberg, Germany — A new active agent incorporated into interior sun and light protection fabrics is claimed to have positive health benefits. The substance, called BakaSave, is now being added by German textile company Bamberger Kaliko… Read more.December 17, 2002
Lantal Textiles Takes Orinoka Archives Out of Mothballs
RURAL HALL, N.C. — After reporting sluggish sales in the contract and transportation markets, Lantal Textiles has targeted the residential sector for growth. The contract jacquard weaver began offering the Orinoka brand to furniture manufacturers… Read more.December 17, 2002
Steelcase to Take On-Line Bids from Contract Suppliers
New York — Steelcase is running a live auction on the Internet January 18 in the hope of getting better prices for its contract textile lines. The Steelcase purchasing department is running this auction. Until now, the Grand Rapids,… Read more.December 16, 2002
Da Gama to Ramp up Export
New York — Da Gama, the South African cotton and polyester jacquard manufacturer, is hoping to increase its export to 30 percent in three years by targeting the U.S. market, according to Mike Donegan, sales and marketing director. Last… Read more.December 16, 2002
