Craftmaster’s Henson Says Brentwood Price Points Are Modest for the Look, Offering Unique Patterns
TAYLORSVILLE, North Carolina — “We are buying many items from Brentwood this season,” says Suzanne Henson, Vice President Merchandising and Marketing, Craftmaster Furniture here. Although Brentwood is a relatively new supplier for Craftmaster,… Read more.May 22, 2017
Mayo Furniture’s Patrick Mayo Sings His Praise About Brentwood, Kathy Dotterer
TEXARKANA, Texas — Mayo Mfg. Corp. is a 50-year-old upholstery maker which has co-branded Revolution Performance Fabric on its website. “It’s hard for me to talk about Brentwood without mentioning STI,” says Patrick Mayo, President. … Read more.May 22, 2017
The Crypton® Companies Acquired By Berkley Capital
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan — The Crypton Companies (Crypton LLC & Nanotex LLC), providers of performance fabrics in the contract, home furnishings and apparel markets, announced April 3 that Berkley Capital, LLC has acquired a majority… Read more.May 22, 2017
Kathy Dotterer Styles Up Brentwood Textiles While Company Triples Sales Volume Since It Was Acquired Three Years Ago
HIGH POINT, North Carolina — With the guidance and financial support of parent company STI, Brentwood Textiles has tripled its sales as a converter of upholstery and decorative fabrics since it was purchased in 2015 according to Sean Gibbons,… Read more.May 22, 2017
Tapistel Rebrands As Home Link Mexico; Opens Two More Showrooms With Family Members
MONTERREY, Mexico —After 60 years in business as a major jobber with 65 employees, Tapistel has rebranded itself as Home Link and plans to open two more showrooms in addition to its two showrooms in Monterrey according to Mauricio Marchand,… Read more.May 22, 2017
Robert Allen and Duralee Fabrics Finally Merge After Many Rumors
NEW YORK — The Robert Allen Group and Duralee Fabrics, Ltd. have finally merged (March 31) capping off negotiations that began last year with the loss of the founder, Leonard Silberman last April. The Robert Allen Duralee Group (The RAD… Read more.May 22, 2017
Donghia Taps Witmer
Jonathan Witmer NEW YORK — Jonathan Witmer has been named CEO & President of Donghia based in the New York office and reporting to Andrea Favoretto Rubelli who has been named Chairman. Andrea has also been named CEO of Rubelli, the… Read more.May 22, 2017
Brazil’s Orlean Plants Its Flag in USA; More Outlets Scheduled
MIAMI, Florida — Orlean, a Sao Paolo, Brazil based manufacturer of wallcoverings and sheer curtain fabrics has opened its first branch in the USA here with another one to follow in New York within five years according to Gustavo Orlean, the… Read more.May 22, 2017
