Alexander Leaderman, 80, Pioneer of World Export
Baltimore, Md. — Funeral services were held November 8 for Alexander John ''Zandy'' Leaderman who died of injuries resulting from a fall at his home. As owner and founder of Rockland Industries, Leaderman made Rockland into one of the… Read more.January 8, 2000
American Decorative Produces Western Qualities in the East
New York — American Decorative Fabrics Corp. ''is the only mill in the People's Republic of China managed by Westerners and therefore sensitive to the needs of Westerners,'' said Joe Rosenfeld, president. ''Any customer who investigates… Read more.January 8, 2000
Angiuoni Launches 'Less Is More' Sales Strategy
New York — Enzo Angiuoni is planning to have its greatest expansion ever in the U.S.A. over the next three years by concentrating on key decorative jobbers, furniture manufacturers and bedding producers, according to Philippe Coupe, marketing… Read more.January 8, 2000
Blumenthal Has Success With Woven Jacquards
New Orleans – Blumenthal Print Works first began its life as a converter in 1924 and became a greige goods weaver, but today, it is a full-fledged mill in Marion, S.C. Founded by his grandfather, Sidney, Harry Blumenthal Jr. continues… Read more.January 8, 2000
Blumenthal's New Jobber Program Expected to Boost Exports
New Orleans – In the wake of its decision to give up the commodity business, Blumenthal has sold up every loom it owns with higher value products. Now, it is rolling out new programs. Blumenthal will launch a new jobber program next… Read more.January 8, 2000
Broomhill Furnishings Launches Bedeck in Its New Showroom
Magheralin, Northern Ireland – With imports putting pressure on domestic manufacturers to innovate, the Northern-Ireland-based bedlinen company, Broomhill has worked hard to respond. It recently opened a state-of-the-art showroom in November… Read more.January 8, 2000
Broomhill Invests $4.8 Million, Doubles Turnover in Five Years
Magheralin, Northern Ireland – At a time when the overall U.K. textile market is growing at just two percent a year, Broomhill has doubled its turnover in the past five years, and the company expects to maintain this scale of growth through… Read more.January 8, 2000
C&A Velvets Tops $20 Million Mark With Auto and Upholstery
High Point – The core business of Collins & Aikman Velvets is to sell automotive interior systems, but that isn't stopping the company from selling velvet upholstery to the furniture industry to the tune of $20 million a year. ''The business… Read more.January 8, 2000
