Copyright Infringement Injunctions Served at Heimtextil
Frankfurt, Germany — Two injunctions were served on exhibitors for copyright infringement at January's Heimtextil exhibition. Court actions are now pending in two further incidents and at least three other companies decided not to take… Read more.January 26, 2000
Choy's Trading Company Banking on China
"The future of the fabric business is in China," says Jimson Choy, president of Choy's Trading Company, Choy's Trading and Young's Furnishing Fabrics Co. in Hong Kong. "China will also import better fabrics," he said at Heimtextil. He noted… Read more.January 21, 2000
Culp Designs Accuses Ningbo Sunshine of Infringement
Messe & TPSA Remove Alleged Ningbo Copies Heimtextil Frankfurt – During Heimtextil Frankfurt, Culp Rossville division (USA) allegedly found copies of its designs at Ningbo Sunshine of China. Culp, a member of the Textile Producer and… Read more.January 14, 2000
Lanscot-Arlen Sold
Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. - According to a Lanscot-Arlen press release, the company's senior management, together with Equity Capital Partners, an Atlanta-based private equity fund, announced that they have acquired all of the assets and the businesses… Read more.January 14, 2000
Dupont and Ciba Introduce Stain-Repellent Finish
Frankfurt, Germany - At Heimtextil, DuPont Teflon introduced a durable stain resistance finish. "This puts us way out in front of our competition," according to Huw Williams. DuPont claims that the new finish is considerably improved in terms… Read more.January 13, 2000
Gamma Holdings to Sell Texoprint to Rath and Doodeheefver
Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. - In early January, F&FI reported that the Rath and Doodeheefver Group was in negotiations with Gamma Holdings to buy the Gamma-owned printer, Texoprint. However, a recent Rath and Doodeheefver press release states that… Read more.January 12, 2000
Q Designs Debuts at TIP
Brussels – Q Designs, a converter based in Lancashire, U.K., debuted its first fabric collection at Textiles d'Interieur Premiere at Parc Elisabeth. The line included fully coordinated prints, weaves and voiles in transfer prints, wet… Read more.January 8, 2000
Wearbest Silk Shines at 1999 Decosit Contract Awards
Brussels, Belgium – Wearbest Silk Mills walked away from 1999 Decosit Contract Fabric competition with two awards. ''It's been a tremendous week,'' said Michael Koch, Wearbest executive vice president and director of design. Koch said… Read more.January 8, 2000
