Rockland's Kresel Builds Birdhouses, Sells Blackout!
BALTIMORE, MD — In 1997 Rockland Mills Executive VP Sales Mark Kresel ended his career as a international fishing angler due to a mishap with a 900 pound Mako Shark. After working the Shark for six hours he finally gave in and “I… Read more.May 22, 2017
John Lowe Joins F&FI
HIGH POINT, NC—John Lowe, veteran journalist with the High Point Enterprise has joined Sipco Publications Inc. as a contributing editor. John Lowe Lowe worked for the Enterprise in various positions from assistant news editor to a general… Read more.May 22, 2017
Sunbury Makes Move to Larger Chelsea Space
NEW YORK—Sunbury Textiles Mills, a jacquard weaver based in Sunbury, PA., has moved to a larger office and design studio here from 10,000 square feet in SoHo to 12,500 square feet in the Chelsea area on 25th Street. At the same time, Sunbury… Read more.May 22, 2017
Milliken Makes Late Performance Fabrics Entry With ‘Breathe™’
SPARTANBURG, SC—Milliken & Company is re-entering the residential upholstery fabric field with a patented, trademarked performance fabric named Breathe™. The first sale of Breathe has been made on a direct basis to the retailer Pottery… Read more.May 22, 2017
Gebruder Munzert’s Energy Independence Drives Philosophy Behind the New Pivot Collection Shown at Proposte
NAILA-MARLESREUTH, Germany — Gebruder Munzert, a 91-year-old jacquard weaving mill here is reaping benefits from its early attention to environmentally sound production. “Our new “Pivot” product line officially launched at Proposte… Read more.May 22, 2017
Carleton House, Dogwood Fabrics Merge
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland —Effective May 1, Carleton House Fabrics a family owned fabric wholesaler here since 1952 will merge with Dogwood Fabrics of Atlanta, Georgia according to Don Hurwitz, principal of Carleton House. Rick and Pat Mcinnis… Read more.May 22, 2017
Letter From Proposte
COMO, Italy — You’re either the best at what you do or you’re the least expensive. Everything in between is questionable. This is true in every industry but it is especially true in decorative fabrics and upholstery. This was… Read more.May 22, 2017
Driven By Z-Wovens USA Success, Zhongwang Launches Z-Wovens Europe Under Direction of Guy Parmentier
Ypres, Belgium — Z-Wovens Europe, a subsidiary of Zhongwang Holding Group of Hangzhou China has established itself in Europe under the direction of Guy Parmentier, a well-known export specialist and consultant based in Europe. Parmentier… Read more.May 22, 2017
