Morbern Opens Shanghai office
HIGH POINT, N.C.– Morbern, a manufacturer of vinyl for commercial interior, marine and automotive markets is opening a ‘New Materials Office’ in Shanghai July 1. “This expansion confirms our position as a global supplier,” says… Read more.April 21, 2018
Whalen Appointed President of Pollack/Weitzner
NEW YORK, NY - Pollack /Weitzner, a high end contract and residential fabric jobber has appointed Susan Whalen as President. With more than 18 years of company service, Whalen's career at Pollack began as Studio Manager, working with… Read more.April 10, 2018
Fiorete Says It’s Working its Way Through Restructuring
FINO MORNASCO, (CO) ITALY--Fiorete, the 84-year-old high end readymade and custom drapery fabric weaver is in the midst of a financial restructuring effort with its creditors. A spokesman says “Fiorete is not closing despite rumors to the… Read more.April 5, 2018
Kvadrat Buys Sahco Hesslein
EBELTOFT, DENMARK—Kvadrat has acquired Sahco Hesslein out of bankruptcy from the German Bankruptcy Court in Nuremberg as of May 1. Sahco Hesslein is a German editeur with 80 employees based in Nuremberg, filed for insolvency as of February… Read more.March 29, 2018
Reynolds Named Valdese VP Design
VALDESE, N.C– Valdese Weavers, has named Ann Reynolds Vice President of Design. In her new role, Reynolds will report to Chief Creative Officer Laura Levinson and oversee the styling of several product lines including Circa 1801, Valdese… Read more.March 28, 2018
Robert Allen/Duralee Merges Design Studios, Cuts Personnel, Product Intros;
HAUPPAUGE, NY--“There is now too much product chasing too few customers,” says Lee Silberman, CEO of The Robert Allen Duralee Group, (RADG) the result of a merger one year ago. He says RADG has notified vendors it will cut the amount… Read more.March 22, 2018
Western Textiles Closed by P/Kaufmann; Stewart Jervis Out
NEW YORK, New York — P/Kaufmann Inc. has closed its Western Textiles Division, F&FI has learned. Lance Garcy, President of P/Kaufmann could not be reached for comment. Stewart Jervis, President of Western, has also left the company. … Read more.March 17, 2018
Stefan Lasek Joins JF Fabrics
TORONTO, CA—Stefan Lasek has been named National Sales Manager, Contract for JF Fabrics, a division of Joanne Fabrics. The JF position had been vacant for about six months, it was learned. Lasek joins the company from Kravet Fabrics… Read more.March 16, 2018
