Matisse Expands Warehouse, Office
Lyon, France — Matisse Decoration France is expanding its warehouse and offices by 50 percent to 1,500 square meters after six years at the same location. Eric Mathou started up the company four years ago to service the decorative jobber… Read more.August 13, 2002
Hendriks Weaves Designs in China
Eersel, The Netherlands — "We got tired of having our designs copied by the Chinese so we decided to make a special European style and quality line in China under the Asian Weavers label," said Bas Hendriks, co-owner. Asian Weavers,… Read more.August 13, 2002
Flexibility in CAD Systems Key to Innovation and Creativity
This is an opinion piece submitted by Bethanne Knudson, director of training and technical support for JacqCAD MASTER® software. When people talk about CAD, sometimes they forget that "Aided" is CAD's middle name. CAD, of course, stands… Read more.August 13, 2002
Digital Printing Changes Bedding Industry Forever
New York — More bedding marketers are using digital printing systems to quickly turn out new printed products without the need for costly table strike-offs, according to Jesie Leskanic, principal of Fashion Technologies, based in Gaffney,… Read more.August 13, 2002
At 100, Bouchara Brands, Adds Locations
Paris — After 100 years in business, The Bouchara Eurodif fabric chain commands what has been described by several French fabric producers as one of the most successful fabric retail operations in the world. For its centennial celebration… Read more.August 13, 2002
Hanes Buys RAE Export Blackout, Linings Business
Winston-Salem, N.C. (USA) -- Hanes Companies Inc., a subsidiary of Leggett & Platt, has acquired RAE Trading's export drapery lining and blackout fabric business. At the same time, Joe Romano, President of RAE Trading announced separately that… Read more.August 9, 2002
DAK Americas Unveils Poly-Based Products For Home Furnishings
Joint-Venture Between DAK and DuPont Targets NAFTA Market Charlotte, N.C. (USA) - DAK Americas is targeting the home furnishings and apparel business with a stable of new polyester-based yarns, according to Sonny Walker, vice president of sales… Read more.August 7, 2002
Svenmill President Greenblatt Weighs Risk of Expanding
South African Manufacturer and Exporter Needs to Increase Production Capacity Cape Town (South Africa) - Svenmill, at 30 years of age, is one of the oldest and largest mill/exporters of jacquard and dobby fabrics in South Africa serving customers… Read more.August 7, 2002
