Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.—Lucille Carrozza Kraus has been named associate publisher of Fabrics & Furnishings International, published by Sipco Publications Inc. Previously, she was sales and marketing director for the publication. She will continue to report to Eric Schneider, president and publisher.

"Kraus joined Sipco in 1994 as sales manager and since that time, she has developed the advertising business for Fabrics & Furnishings International, Heimtextil News and Decosit Show Daily," Schneider said. "She has been especially influential in the Italian market having just completed the largest advertising section ever sold by anyone at Sipco in the winter edition, our tenth anniversary issue.

"Since 1994, she has distinguished herself with the customers as well as with the Sipco sales team in the field. We wanted to recognize her contribution to the company and to the customer with this promotion. We are sure she will continue to influence the fabrics industry in a major way by elevating the promotional activities of all companies in this business worldwide."

Prior to joining Sipco, Kraus was owner and publisher of a successful wedding magazine, which she eventually sold.