LFI Sells Robert Allen Group to Corber
High Point, NC (USA) - Lifestyle Furnishings International announced that it has reached an agreement to sell The Robert Allen Group, Inc., including its Beacon Hill Showrooms and Ametex converting operations to Corber Corporations. Terms of… Read more.February 12, 2002
DuPont Re-Aligns; May Take Textiles Division Public
DuPont today announced the alignment of its businesses in five market- and technology-focused growth platforms and the creation of a textiles and interiors subsidiary. The growth platforms are: DuPont Electronic & Communication Technologies;… Read more.February 11, 2002
Williams Tapped to be President of Waverly
New York – F. Schumacher & Co. has announced the appointment of Dale Williams as president of the Waverly Lifestyle Group. Williams will report directly to Gerald Puschel, president and CEO of F. Schumacher & Co. and will head all aspects… Read more.February 4, 2002
Belding Hausman: Zarin Resigns, Morton Steps In
Lincolnton, NC (USA) – Nancy Zarin has resigned from her post as president and CEO Belding Hausman Incorporated. She held the position for eight years. Bill Morton, who has served on the company's board since its acquisition from Belding… Read more.February 4, 2002
Joan Merges Doblin and Circa 1801
Tynsboro, MA (USA) - Elkin McCallum, chairman of Joan Fabrics Corporation, announced today the merger of Doblin and Circa 1801 into a newly combined entity named Circa 1801/Doblin. "When I purchased Circa 1801 eight months ago it was always… Read more.January 30, 2002
LFI To Sell Sunbury, Berkline, Benchcraft
Hickory, NC (USA) – LifeStyle Furnishings International Ltd. (LFI) is negotiating the sale of its Berkline and BenchCraft divisions (as a unit) and its Sunbury fabrics division in separate transactions. LFI said that these units are being… Read more.January 28, 2002
Roth Fabric/Weathervane Hill Moves to Larger Facilities
East Norwalk, CT (USA) - Roth Fabric Inc./Weathervane Hill has moved to larger quarters. President Tom Roth said the new 50,000 square foot facility in East Norwalk, CT on the Norwalk River will enable the firm to consolidate its two warehouse… Read more.January 25, 2002
Charles V. Parsons: 56
The passing of Charles V. Parsons in December 2001 is a loss to the entire textile industry. Charles was well loved and respected by his many colleagues, customers, partners and competitors. Such respect is evidenced by the fact that one of… Read more.January 23, 2002
