York Sells Minority Interest to Others, Including Outside Saudi Investors for Undisclosed Price; Kalwani Family Still Controls
DUBAI, UAE — York Furnishings, considered an important wholesaler and importer of better furnishing fabrics in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has sold a minority stake to outside investors. “We would like to officially… Read more.August 7, 2017
Designers Give Van Maele New Life Through O.J. Van Maele Acquisition - Old World Linen Supplier Gains Financial Clout, Restructures Operations
TIELT, BE — Van Maele Weavers, a linen weaver since 1906 has recovered from tough times thanks to the sale of 60 per cent of the company to Garnell-Lake LLC, a group which also operates three company owned showrooms in Los Angeles, Chicago… Read more.August 7, 2017
The Wizard of Plainville, Kansas is Chuck Comeau, CEO of Dessin Fournir, Creator/Acquirer of 13 Companies in 24 Years
PLAINVILLE, KS — Kansas was the location for the 1939 iconic hit “The Wizard of Oz” but Plainville, Kansas is the location of a new wizard in the name of Chuck Comeau. He is the founder of Dessin Fournir, the parent of 13 home furnishings… Read more.August 7, 2017
Bru Textiles, Charles Dunlop Textiles Join Forces in Pacific Rim, Also Export Markets
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — James Dunlop Textiles, founded in 1907 and now managed by the fourth generation of the Dunlop Family has recently merged into a new group of textile companies which will be named James Dunlop Group (JDG) according… Read more.August 7, 2017
Arc/Com Second Generation Management Takes Hold As Firm Morphs From Healthcare Dominant to More Important Hospitality Supplier
ORANGEBURGH, New York — Arc/Com, a privately held, contract jobber, is transitioning to its second family generation of management with Jeff Layne co-founder still at the wheel with his team. “I joined Arc/Com because I see the opportunity… Read more.August 7, 2017
Valdese Produces Justina Blakeney Collection; Fabric.com Offers 50 sku’s
VALDESE, North Carolina – Justina Blakeney’s first fabric collection produced by Valdese Weavers is being offered for sale on Fabrics.com, the Amazon owned site. About 50 sku’s are on offer at $22-$45 yard retail prices per yard. … Read more.August 7, 2017
Amardeep Opens Modern Warehouse, Trades Up Fabric
JAKARTA, Indonesia—Amardeep, a 34-year-old company, has opened “a state of the art, 6,250 square meter warehouse with cutting machines in place” according to Ashok Nanwani, the owner. “Business is slow but sure right now and it has… Read more.August 7, 2017
Craig Shirk, 65, Covington’s Mr. Contract, Passes
NEW YORK, New York — Craig Shirk, Vice President of Contract Sales for Covington Fabrics & Design LLC passed away of natural causes on May 28 at his home in Tavares, Florida. He was 65 and joined Covington in 2010. Under Shirk’s… Read more.August 7, 2017
