Alleged Chinese Copies Removed From Heimtextil Stands
Exhibitors Urged to Register New Designs in Germany Frankfurt, Germany - Just three hours into the January fair, Heimtextil''''s security officers removed around 400 alleged copies of European fabrics from seven Chinese-rented stands. The… Read more.April 24, 2002
DuPont Re-Aligns; May Separate Textiles Division With IPO
Wilmington, DE (USA) - In the realignment of its businesses into five market- and technology-focused growth platforms DuPont has created a textiles and interiors subsidiary. The new wholly owned subsidiary, called DuPont Textiles & Interiors,… Read more.April 24, 2002
Fausto Radici: Owner of Radici Group
The body of Fausto Radici was found in a wood warehouse near Bergamo. He apparently committed suicide. Radici was manager and owner of Radici Group. The group, considered one of the most important Italian industrial groups, produces floorcovering,… Read more.April 19, 2002
Coltrain, Shakel Join GTA
High Point, NC (USA) - Chadd Coltrain and Karen Shakel have joined Global Textile Alliance, Inc. sales and marketing team. Both will be based out of the new corporate headquarters in Colfax, N.C. Coltrain will have sales and marketing responsibilities… Read more.April 18, 2002
Wyckoff Joins Bramson House
Freeport, NY (USA) - Paul Wyckoff has been named vice president of sales for Bramson House, a manufacturer of better bedspreads and draperies for the hospitality industry. He was previously president of the contract division of Covington Fabrics.… Read more.April 18, 2002
Pellett Retires
Midrand (SA) - Past and present Fabric Library staff, customers, suppliers and friends enjoyed an evening of nostalgia at a farewell party for Mike Pellett, chairman of the Fabric Library, who retired after 37 years with the company. Former… Read more.April 18, 2002
PROPOSTE EXHIBITORS
Editors Note: Companies with extended listings replied to a questionnaire which was emailed to all Proposte exhibitors. Ad. Wever GMBH & Co. KG -Germany Algemene AFW NV-Belgium Astra Nova SRL-Italy Stand Number: 49 Tel:+39.0331.682.190… Read more.April 18, 2002
Como: Silk Capital of the World
Como, Italy - The Italian city of Como and its sapphire blue lake, located in the hilly regions of northeast Italy, are often described as one of the most beautiful places in Italy if not the world. But not only is Como a highly appealing… Read more.April 18, 2002
