Focus on Mills: The U.K. Mills of Yesteryear Look for New Strategies
The United Kingdom -- If one requests the Public Relations department at a mill in the United Kingdom, the operator remains silent. For years, mills in the UK created fabrics. They didn't market themselves, or try to put a creative flair to… Read more.September 5, 1999
Weathervane Hill Increases Business by More Than 50 Percent
Norwalk, CT (USA) -- She calls it "boutique branding" and according to Meri Stevens of converter Weathervane Hill, it is the crux behind the company."We saw that there was a definite need in the marketplace for a small boutique brand," said… Read more.September 5, 1999
ITMA Fair Showcases Improved Technology in a Down Market
Paris -- 'Value added' was the buzzword at the International Textiles Machinery Association fair held in Paris, France from June 1 -10.Systems integration combining software, hardware, looms and/or printers are being designed to offer the mill… Read more.September 5, 1999
Tella Adds Designers
MEDFIELD, Massachusetts — Confirming trade reports, Cynthia Tella Design Inc., has added two designers to its roster, Sook Martini and Elizabeth Springett. The pair was previously with the Beacon Hill division of The Robert Allen… Read more.November 30, -0001
Jörg Hellwig Named New Managing Director at Trevira GmbH
FRANKFURT, Germany —Jörg Hellwig will join Trevira GmbH as Managing Director on July 1. He will take over the duties of Bernd Sassenrath, CEO, who will retire after 38 years, later this year. Jörg Hellwig has recently been responsible… Read more.November 30, -0001
Hendrikx Named MD
BREE, Belgium -- Swinkels Textiles N.V. has appointed Jose Hendrikx as managing director. She has spent seven years in the textile industry prior to joining Swinkels and was most recently with Arte, the textile and wallcovering producer based… Read more.November 30, -0001
Gilmartin Acquires Covington
NEW YORK, New York -- Under a letter of intent executed Tuesday, Oct. 18, Roger Gilmartin, executive vice president and C.O.O of Covington Industries has acquired the assets of the company from the Gilmore family. Benjamin Gilmore founded the… Read more.November 30, -0001