Ari Gasner Named Wearbest Mills President
NEW YORK--After five years in the business, Ari Gasner has been named Presisent of Wearbest Mills, makers of Bella-Dura(r) outdoor fabric.He is the fourth generation member of the company's management.Irwin Gasner, Ari's dad will remove himself… Read more.February 13, 2015
P/Kaufmann Relaunches Western Window Brand
NEW YORK-- Western Textiles, a brand/business acquired by P/Kaufmann Inc. 17 years ago and mothballed 12 years ago, will be relaunched as a window fabrics sheer line by Stewart Jervis, newly named President.The new lines will cover low priced,… Read more.January 23, 2015
Heimtextil 2015 Brought Global Buyers, Sellers Together Again!
FRANKFURT-- In spite of a European recession, a 20% drop in Euro currency against the U.S. Dollar and a meltdown of the Russian market, business at Heimtextil proved to be brisk for Indian, Chinese and Turkish suppliers and some emerging companies… Read more.January 21, 2015
Valdese Weavers Announces Acquisition of Dicey Mills
VALDESE, N.C., January 6, 2015 - Michael Shelton, president and CEO of Valdese Weavers LLC, announced that the company has purchased Dicey Mills Inc. Valdese Weavers will begin the integration of Dicey immediately, with the… Read more.January 8, 2015
Import Pioneer Harold Purcell Passes
CHICAGO, ILL--Harold K Purcell, a well-known pioneer of European fabric imports and one of the founders of Purcell-Letchinger, Inc., has passed away.In 1975, Purcell Teamed up with his partner Mel Letchinger and launched Purcell & Letchinger. “We… Read more.December 13, 2014
Proposte Invites Three Turkish Mills to Exhibit in 2015
COMO, IT—Timed for the 22nd edition of Proposte, the Board of Directors have decided to allow non-European exhibitors into the show at the Villa Erba here, April 27/29, 2015 according to a spokesperson for the exclusive home fabrics exhibition.Proposte… Read more.November 26, 2014
Valdese Weavers Makes Decision to Drive All Brands With Crypton Home
VALDESE, N.C., -- Valdese Weavers is now offering Crypton Home branded fabric protection across all Valdese brands, including custom products and exclusives according to Michael Shelton, President and CEO. The move allows customers to… Read more.November 26, 2014
Sikalis Forms Consultancy
Penny Sikalis, an award-winning and highly-regarded executive in the textiles, licensing and trade show industries has formed a creative management consultancy, SIKALIS + co., based in New York City. After twenty years at tradeshow firm George… Read more.November 25, 2014
