Decorama Desley Cortley acquired by DDC Acquisition Partners, LLC.
Hialeah, Fla. (USA) - Decorama Desley Cortley, the country's leading manufacturer of made-to-measure draperies and bedding, has been acquired from Perfect Fit Industries by its management and a group of investors. ''The transition gives us… Read more.July 3, 2002
Tietex International Acquires Burlington''s Upholstery Business
Spartanburg, SC (USA) - Tietex International, Ltd., has acquired Burlington Industries'' upholstery business. Burlington filed Chapter 11 in November 2001. As part of its restructuring, Burlington divested a number of business units, including… Read more.June 4, 2002
F. Schumacher Buys Decorators Walk for Reported $2.2M
Las Vegas NV (USA) - F&FI has learned that F. Schumacher has purchased Decorators Walk in New York Bankruptcy Court. Spokespeople at F. Schumacher wouldn't disclose the purchase price, but insiders say that F. Schumacher paid between $2 and… Read more.May 3, 2002
Trade Link Company Moves Scoperta Expo to Chiasso
Rapid Growth Sends 4-Year-Old Show to New Venue Chiasso, Switzerland - Rapid expansion prompted the Trade Link Company to seek a new venue for its Scoperta exhibition this year. The show, now in its fourth edition, will open its doors 7-10… Read more.April 26, 2002
George Little Management Brings Global Sources to New York
New York - During 19th century, when immigration in the U.S. was in its heyday, New York was the meeting place of international cultures. Today, with the help of show organizers such as George Little Management, New York has become the meeting… Read more.April 26, 2002
Satin's Wood Sets Sail to Italy With ''Casamatta'' in Tow
Thai Producer Tentatively Planning a Public Offering in 2004 Bangkok, Thailand - Satin Textiles Co. Ltd., primarily a drapery fabric house, is steering a course past China on a direct route to Italy with its new ''Casamatta'' collection of… Read more.April 26, 2002
Wallpapers on the Upswing
Opinion piece by Mike Landau, president of Wallcoverings Organization It is well known that printed fabrics and wallpapers run in lock-step regarding their acceptance within home decorating megacycles; even if both products are not used in… Read more.April 26, 2002
As Russia''s Economy Improves, China, Turkey, Korea Benefit
Opinion piece by Gil Tavares, northeast regional sales manager, Quaker Fabric Corporation Moscow - It is clear that the Russian market has changed dramatically over the past five years and the Russian economy is now poised to bounce back… Read more.April 26, 2002
