Edmund Bell’s Atherton Sounds Off About Brexit, Sees Reversal
“I am personally hugely disappointed at the thought of the UK exiting the EU,” says John Atherton, Principal of Edmund Bell, Rochdale, UK drapery linings and blackout specialist. “What is particularly disappointing is that certain politicans… Read more.July 28, 2016
C.F. Stinson Sells Majority Interest to BV Investment Partners
BOSTON, Massachusetts (USA) BV Investment Partners (BV) has purchased a majority interest in C.F. Stinson, a designer and wholesaler of textiles to the commercial interiors industry. BV is a middle-market private equity firm focused on the… Read more.July 28, 2016
Gebruder Munzert, One of the Last Weaving Mills in Germany
Marlesreuth, Germany — Gebruder Munzert is one of the few weavers left in Germany after laboring away for 90 years. “Within the next two years we expect a clear growth of considerably more than 10 percent in sales,” says Bernd Kout,… Read more.July 28, 2016
MoOD/Indigo Opens in New Format
BRUSSELS—MoOD/Indigo 2016 covering upholstery, window, wall coverings and yarns for residential & contract markets opens September 6-8 at a new location, the Tour & Taxis Center, about a 30 minute walk from the Brussels Grand Place. … Read more.July 28, 2016
Richloom Names Director of Design for Fabric Upholstery Division
NEW YORK, New York — Richloom Fabrics Group has announced that effective July 5, 2016 Jeannie Corey has joined the company as the Director of Design and Merchandising for the Upholstery Fabrics Division. Jeannie will be reporting to Nolan… Read more.July 28, 2016
Newberger Joins Rockland Industries
BALTIMORE, Maryland —Deborah Newberger, veteran blackout marketer and one-time converter, will join Rockland Industries Inc. In the new post of Midwest And Special Projects Sales Manager according to Mark Berman, Rockland CEO. “Newberger… Read more.July 28, 2016
Latest Leather Collections Are More Grandiose Than Ever
New creative expressions of leather are opening up a world of opportunities. International exhibitions and showrooms in the United States and Europe put this material back on the map with very strong ranges from Spain, Italy, England, the… Read more.July 28, 2016
Rockland Mills' Roc-Lon® Blackout Secures M1 Certification
BALTIMORE, Maryland — Rockland Industries, makers of Roc-lon® blackout, has achieved M1 certification - the highest level of flame retardant certification for drapery fabrics - for its entire line of blackout fabrics, according to Darren… Read more.July 28, 2016
