Istikbal launches U.S. line, builds Bursa upholstery mill
KAYSERI, Turkey — Istikbal will launch a major export effort for a line of sleep sofas into the U.S. market beginning in November according to Memduh Boydak, general manager of Merkez Celik A.S., the parent company. In a separate development,… Read more.November 4, 2002
Lanscot Arlen Leases Larger Plant, Hires Bolton, Stewart
Concord, N.C. (USA) - Lanscot Arlen, whose focus has historically been drapery fabric production, has filled key positions and will begin operating from a new facility by January 1 in order to keep up with growth from expanding its offerings,… Read more.October 25, 2002
Lyons Leaves Designtex
New York - Susan Lyons is stepping down from her position as executive vice president of design at Designtex. She spent 13 years with the company. Lyons stressed that she would work for DesignTex in a consultant capacity. "I really just wanted… Read more.October 21, 2002
Intermark and Microfibres in Federal Court
Plainfield, Conn. (USA) - Intermark Fabric Corporation, a flock manufacturer, announced that it has filed a lawsuit against Microfibres Inc. Intermark has initiated legal action in a federal court, requesting the court to rule that Intermark… Read more.October 17, 2002
Joan Fabrics Signs Agreement to Purchase Texel
Tyngsboro, Mass. (USA) - Joan Fabrics Corporation has signed a purchase and sale agreement with Pliana Holdings, S.A. de D.V. to acquire Industrias Texel S.A. de C.V. in Tlaxcala, Mexico. The factory currently produces woven jacquard fabrics… Read more.October 11, 2002
Sitton Opens New Freight Company
Charlotte, N.C. (USA) — Marion Sitton, formerly of D.J. Powers, has launched Cargo Logistics Network, a freight and delivery service for importers and exporters in the textiles industry. "We are providing logistics solutions for warehousing… Read more.September 17, 2002
Valdese Donates $25K to the American Red Cross
Valdese, N.C. (USA) - Valdese Weavers, Inc., a North Carolina-based manufacturer specializing in traditional and contemporary woven fabrics, donated proceeds from sales of its pattern Old Glory to the American Red Cross. Mike Shelton (seated… Read more.September 17, 2002
Quaker Wins Copyright Suit
Fall River, Mass. (USA) Quaker Fabric Corporation reported today that the copyright infringement actions it had filed against several U.S. fabric distributors earlier this year had all been successfully resolved. "Ours is a fashion business,"… Read more.September 4, 2002
