Andrew Major Passes at 83
NEW YORK, New York — Andrew Major, considered a legend in his own time by all who knew him, and one of the world's most successful textile entrepreneurs, passed on October 15 after losing his last battle to a long illness. To the end,… Read more.October 16, 2004
Dutch J.A. Raymakers & Co BV Acquired by Richard Oussoren
HELMOND, Netherlands – Royal Dutch Fabric Mills J.A. Raymakers & Co BV has been acquired by Richard Oussoren as of September 1 of this year. Oussoren, the former Business Unit Manager of Luxaflex® Europe, and member of the Management… Read more.September 30, 2004
Lee Blair joins Durkan Patterned Carpet
DALTON, Georgia — Durkan Patterned Carpet has announced Lee Blair will serve as the new director of national accounts. Blair brings 20 years of experience with the floor covering industry, and has previously served as the national… Read more.September 28, 2004
Hilton Hotels Corporation Appoints Chester and Kim
Becka Chester and Ronald Y. Kim joined the Hilton Hotels Corporation this month as the new vice president of interior design, and vice president of managed development of the South Central Region of the U.S., respectively. Chester is… Read more.September 23, 2004
Donghia Sale Pending
The future sale of Donghia has been confirmed by Donghia and Rubelli of Venice, Italy spokespersons. Both companies are decorative fabric editors and suppliers. It is understood that Rubelli has signed a letter of intent to… Read more.September 22, 2004
Belgian Weavers Pavillion to Join London Fabric 2005
To celebrate its market share, Febeltex, the Belgian textile federation, and Export Flanders, the Belgian government's export promotion organization, are teaming up with London Fabric. Together they will be organizing a Belgian pavilion for… Read more.September 20, 2004
Vadain Enters American Ready-Made Market
GENEMUIDEN, Holland – Paul de Jong, commercial director of Vadain International, a $75 million division of Vadain Holding here, has launched a collection of readymade bedding, curtains and accessories for the American market. "Vadain… Read more.September 6, 2004
Para Buys Arazzo Interest
MILAN, Italy—Para Spa, with an 80 million euro turnover has acquired an interest in a smaller mill, Arazzo, a yarn dyed jacquard upholstery manufacturer based in Vigliano Biellese (Biella), Italy. Para is owned by the Parravicini… Read more.September 3, 2004
