Liebenow Debunks Chinese Threat
Fall River, MA (USA) - Many believed Chinese made upholstery would be a major threat to the American market, but Larry Liebenow, president of Quaker Fabrics Corp. is not convinced. "China can''t service the U.S. from offshore because the pace… Read more.April 26, 2002
Kravetcouture Unveils Fashion-Conscious Cynthia Tella Line
Tella Goes For Over-the-Edge Looks, Using Leather, Faux Skins, Metallics Medford, MA (USA) - Kravetcouture unveiled its first collection under the direction of Cynthia Tella Design Inc. at a multi-media presentation in January. The collection… Read more.April 26, 2002
Sanderson Launches Licensed Bed-linen in France and Italy
Denham, Middlesex (UK) - Fabric and wallcoverings group Arthur Sanderson & Co. has re-entered the Italian market with the appointment of Palombella as the sole licensee of its bed-linen in Italy. Established in 1958, Palombella is an Italian… Read more.April 26, 2002
Sophis Increases Efficiency of Production With WeaveG@te
FRANKFURT, Germany - Sophis Systems, the Belgian CAD/CAM software creator has unveiled a system that automatically prepares computer design files for printing and weaving. WeaveG@te stores specifications for each loom on a network in a single… Read more.April 26, 2002
King Textiles and Chang Open Cut-and-Sew Near Shanghai
High Point, NC (USA) - King Textiles is capitalizing on a longtime partnership with a Chinese sourcing agent named S. K. Chang under which the company imports Chinese fabrics. In a new effort, Chang and family-owned King Textiles have opened… Read more.April 26, 2002
Deslee Begins Manufacturing Wovens, Knits in U.S.A.
by Jon Hendrix and Jozef de Coster Spartanburg, SC (USA) - In an effort to capture a greater share of the American market, Deslee Textiles is beginning manufacturing operations here. Dirk Laceur, VP sales and marketing, said the Belgian producer… Read more.April 26, 2002
Trevira Looking For a Foothold in the U.S. Hospitality Market
German Fiber Producer Hopes to Capitalize on Brand Recognition and Marketing Services LAS VEGAS - Trevira, the purveyor of inherently flame-retardant fibers, is trying to gain a share of the U.S. market. The German producer wants to make hay… Read more.April 26, 2002
Recovering Economy Breathes New Life Into Hospitality Projects
U.S. Purchasing Firms Ready Themselves For Challenging Renovation World of 2002 USA - Consultant groups say there is a tough year ahead, but all indicators point to recovery for the hospitality industry. A recent study by Price Waterhouse… Read more.April 26, 2002
