Duskin to Unveil Franchised Curtain Rental Business in 2001
Osaka, Japan — Duskin Company Ltd., a publicly held Japanese company will introduce a new franchised curtain rental business geared to the long-term residential market in 480 Japanese locations on 1 April 2001 by franchising all of its… Read more.January 5, 2001
Australian Directors Expect Further Consolidation in 2001
Sydney Australia — The year 2000 saw major consolidation in the competitive middle and decorative products sectors of the market. A number of acquisitions, mergers and strategic alliances developed throughout 2000. According to John… Read more.January 5, 2001
German Exhibitions Re-Schedule to Create Synergy
In the Spirit of 'Friendly Competition,' Decovision Chases Proposte, Scoperta New York — In the spirit of "friendly competition," Decovision (18-22 May 2001) expects to give the Proposte and Scoperta exhibitions a run for their money,… Read more.January 5, 2001
Intertextile Grows, Forces Messe to Add Space
Shanghai — A swelling Intertextile exhibitor list required Messe Frankfurt to increase its exhibition space, from 12,000 square meters in 1999 to 22,000 square meters this year. It accommodated the demand for space by holding the sixth… Read more.January 5, 2001
Scoperta 2001 Expands
Hertfordshire (UK) — The Trade Link Company, an organizer of textile exhibitions, has expanded facilities for Scoperta to satisfy increased demand for exhibition space. According to Scoperta show manager Kristina Lucas, the Mendrisio,… Read more.January 5, 2001
Young Shah Joins Spectro
Brussels — Rajesh Shah has joined Spectro Coatings Corp., in Leominster, MA, as product manager, reporting to his father Hemenrdra Shah, company founder and owner. Rajesh was previously with Milliken Specialty Fabrics in Spartanburg,… Read more.January 5, 2001
Rosenthal Takes MD Post at Duralee
"It was a wonderful opportunity," said Gary Rosenthal, describing the Duralee post he accepted recently. Rosenthal steps in as managing director of sales and will take over Techstyle, the contract arm of Duralee. He said he will work to establish… Read more.January 5, 2001
Richloom Forms Joint-Venture with Partner in Shanghai
New York — Richloom Home Fashions has formed a Global Sourcing Division as the result of a joint-venture in China between Richloom and a second party in Shanghai. The division will design and produce finished bed coverings and window… Read more.January 3, 2001
