JB Martin Disputes Mention in Article
November 9, 2007
We at JB Martin were surprised to see our company mentioned in an article referencing Deball's, (formally JL Deball's), most recent financial difficulties.
We have no interest in disputing the upbeat and hopeful tone attached to the abrupt closing of Deball's manufacturing plant and its expected reopening. We understand the difficulties facing most North American textile companies and we also believe that a healthy and vibrant marketplace needs a diversity of product. We welcome and applaud the effort made by Deball's management and union.
We do, however, have an issue with Fabrics and Furnishings International's factually incorrect, characterization of JB Martin as a velvet manufacturer that only does short runs supplying mostly furniture manufacturers. We also take issue with the statement that alternative products to Deball's Malaga are not available from either JB Martin's Leesville, SC plant or its sister mill in Mexico.
In Leesville, and in Mexico, we have flexible dyeing capacity and we commonly dye lots from 100 to 5000 yards. In both our plants we work with a variety of fibers including cotton, mohair, Trevira CS, poly/cotton as well as Kevlar. In the home furnishings arena, JB Martin's sales are somewhat equally divided between furniture manufacturers and mid to better wholesalers. Both markets are served equally well from both plants. One could argue that JB Martin produces more velvet than any other North American velvet manufacturer. In fact JB Martin is one of the world's leading suppliers of velvets.
We would like to address one last inaccuracy. JB martin produces quite a few 100 percent cotton velvets. One beautiful 100 percent cotton pile velvet is called "Como." JB Martin's proprietary velvet finishing equipment, based on our 170 plus years of uninterrupted velvet production, provides for a finish that is unequalled anywhere in the world.
Eric, JB Martin trusts that Fabric and Furnishings International will correct the inaccuracies referenced in the last electronic update. We appreciate, respect and admire the services that your publications have provided to the industry, and we have observed with great delight as your company has prospered and grown.
Sincerely,
Robert Lachow
Vice President
JB Martin Company
We have no interest in disputing the upbeat and hopeful tone attached to the abrupt closing of Deball's manufacturing plant and its expected reopening. We understand the difficulties facing most North American textile companies and we also believe that a healthy and vibrant marketplace needs a diversity of product. We welcome and applaud the effort made by Deball's management and union.
We do, however, have an issue with Fabrics and Furnishings International's factually incorrect, characterization of JB Martin as a velvet manufacturer that only does short runs supplying mostly furniture manufacturers. We also take issue with the statement that alternative products to Deball's Malaga are not available from either JB Martin's Leesville, SC plant or its sister mill in Mexico.
In Leesville, and in Mexico, we have flexible dyeing capacity and we commonly dye lots from 100 to 5000 yards. In both our plants we work with a variety of fibers including cotton, mohair, Trevira CS, poly/cotton as well as Kevlar. In the home furnishings arena, JB Martin's sales are somewhat equally divided between furniture manufacturers and mid to better wholesalers. Both markets are served equally well from both plants. One could argue that JB Martin produces more velvet than any other North American velvet manufacturer. In fact JB Martin is one of the world's leading suppliers of velvets.
We would like to address one last inaccuracy. JB martin produces quite a few 100 percent cotton velvets. One beautiful 100 percent cotton pile velvet is called "Como." JB Martin's proprietary velvet finishing equipment, based on our 170 plus years of uninterrupted velvet production, provides for a finish that is unequalled anywhere in the world.
Eric, JB Martin trusts that Fabric and Furnishings International will correct the inaccuracies referenced in the last electronic update. We appreciate, respect and admire the services that your publications have provided to the industry, and we have observed with great delight as your company has prospered and grown.
Sincerely,
Robert Lachow
Vice President
JB Martin Company
