The Furniture Show Should be a Public Event: Yea? or Nay?
Birmingham, England - The suggestion of a public viewing day at the Furniture Show lingers despite exhibitors' general misgivings about the idea and the fact that a public day tanked recently. Exhibitors appear to have no wish to sell to the… Read more.April 17, 2000
India's Decorative Silk Companies are Busy Again
Frankfurt, Germany - After three years of sluggishness, Indian Silk decorative manufacturers at Heimtextil, Frankfurt were busy. U.S. markets have become buoyant, and select European markets have become active again. Companies like Chaitra… Read more.April 17, 2000
ITM Builds Wing to Accommodate New Looms
Kruishoutem, Belgium - The Belgian mill, ITM will begin construction on a new wing at its facilities in March, according to company sales manager Geert Van Brussel. ''Two years ago, we bought eight extra looms, which are in another facility,''… Read more.April 17, 2000
Pillowtex Promotes Sweeney
Dallas, Texas - Pillowtex Corporation, the Dallas-based manufacturer of bed and bath products, promoted Tim Sweeney to the position of vice president and general manager of international sales in February. Sweeney, who worked in the international… Read more.April 17, 2000
WestPoint Stevens Debuts Fall Line in U.S. Embassy in London
New York - WestPoint Stevens Europe debuted products from its fall collections at an unusual time and place. One month before Market Week in New York, the company invited European retailers to view items from its autumn Ralph Lauren Home Collection… Read more.April 17, 2000
Conso President Findlay Takes Company Private
Union, S.C. - Conso International Corp., a publicly traded company, has been taken private by J. Cary Findlay, Chairman, president and CEO. Conso had sales of $120 million in 1999 and is considered the largest producer of decorative trimming… Read more.April 17, 2000
Glen Raven Overhauls Upholstery Lines With New Division
Glen Raven, N.C. - Glen Raven Mills Inc. has launched Glen Raven Decorative Fabric division in order to make a dent in the better upholstery market. The new division falls under the watch of Ralph Allen, product manager of residential and contract… Read more.April 17, 2000
Jagdish Furnishings Services New Kind of Indian Customers
Dehli, India - Forty years ago, the Khandelwal family began retailing ethnic costume dresses, headgears and fashion accessories to brides and groom. However, in 1982, Jagdish Khandelwal began retailing handloom furnishings. Today, Jagdish stores… Read more.April 17, 2000
