Sahco Hesslein Files Voluntary Bankruptcy
NUREMBERG, FDR—Sahco Hesslein, the small German editeur based here has filed for insolvency as of February 8, just two weeks after another German editeur, Nya Nordiska found itself in similar financial straits. “It’s not Germany but… Read more.March 15, 2018
“Wowed” By An Unexpected Icelandic Adventure
Everybody is familiar with the expression, “Be careful what you wish for!” In my case, that is exactly what had happened on my trip home from Heimtex. When I was booking my flight to Germany way back in October, I was put off by the… Read more.March 15, 2018
Richard Smith Says Thieves Stole Artwork From Three Companies at Heimtextil But Messe Frankfurt Recommends Hiring Security
FRANKFURT—Theft of intellectual property reared its ugly head at this past Heimtextil January 9-12 in Hall 4.2. Italian mill Vincenzo Molteni, Richard Smith Textile Services (UK) and The French company Theony, at stand F41 were the victims… Read more.March 15, 2018
Letter from the Publisher
It’s not everyday someone hands over the keys to a kingdom- a Fabrics & Furnishings kingdom that is! After building F&FI for 27 years, my father, Eric is turning the business over to me. But don’t worry, he will still be handling… Read more.March 15, 2018
On-Em Enters New Markets Under Dogan
BURSA, TURKEY—Levent Dogan joined On-Em January 1 as the head of the contract, transportation and high end (Editeur) division. These represent all new markets for On-Em, a 20-year-old mill here with new management under Onur Karapinar,… Read more.March 15, 2018
Larry Kravet, Design Industry Icon, Passes at 92
BETHPAGE, NY—Larry Kravet died peacefully in his bed at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 7. He transformed a small, local fabric jobber into Kravet Inc. - North America’s largest integrated ‘to the trade’ wholesaler… Read more.March 9, 2018
M. L. Arora founder of Dicitex Furnishings, 75
MUMBAI—M.L. Arora, the founder of Dicitex Furnishings Pvt. was born August 18, 1942 and passed August 28, 2017. Arora left his native village in Punjab India as a school kid in order to relocate to Mumbai. He was unable to continue his… Read more.March 1, 2018
MoOD Sold to Easyfairs
BRUSSELS—Easyfairs, a Brussels based trade show organizer has purchased MoOD, the annual decorative fabrics, window covering, upholstery and wall covering exhibition from Textirama. The current management headed by Patrick Geysels will… Read more.February 22, 2018
