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
Texunion Bids on Assets of Cotonniere D'Alsace
Illzach, France - Alain Thirion, chairman of Texunion's textile division confirmed that Texunion is bidding on assets of Cotonniere D'Alsace, which recently filed for bankruptcy and ceased doing business. The Cotonniere D''Alsace stand was closed… Read more.January 22, 2002
Purcell Letchinger Stocks High End Mohair Velvet
Hickory, NC (USA) —Purcell Letchinger Group, a sales agency representing four high-end imported lines has added inventory of high-end velvets in mohair, mohair/silk, wool and linen varieties. These products are priced at $40-$50 per… Read more.January 22, 2002
