Profiles & People

VALDESE, NC—Blake Millinor  is the new President of Valdese Weavers as of March 1. Valdese is one of the largest mills in the world today according to F&FI. Michael Shelton will continue to serve as CEO of the company... Read more.

March 2, 2021

ELLAND, WEST YORKSHIRE, UK--Ian Bostock, Managing Director and principal of Mobus Fabrics Ltd. will retire in May 2021 according to Lee Paxman, sales director. There are four active partners at Mobus including Bostock. The others are Lee Paxman, Grant McConnell,... Read more.

March 2, 2021

GREENSBORO, NC—Saverio ‘Savy’ Russo, one of the great pioneers of U.S. textile export passed away January 15. He was well known in export circles as far away as Christchurch, New Zealand. Savy was born May 24, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY,... Read more.

February 19, 2021

GREENSBORO, NC--Franco Nannucci, principal of Textile Field Agency loves fabrics but he also loves music for charity! Proceeds for his ‘Music for Love’ album goes to two charities including one for Stephen, Damian, and Julian Marley. The charity is for... Read more.

February 3, 2021

BETHPAGE, NY—One of the most important developments at Kravet last year was its acquisition of the Donghia brand according to Cary Kravet, CEO. “This renowned luxury furnishings brand is synonymous with expert craftsmanship, unparalleled quality and chic sophistication, spanning product... Read more.

January 20, 2021

BETHPAGE, NY—As Kravet enters its fifth generation of family management, it is elevating three family members to new executive positions to meet the leadership challenge. Sara Kravet, Sander Kravet and Daniel Kravet have been elevated to Vice President of Furniture,... Read more.

January 20, 2021

Up to now all of our entire family are free of Covid 19, and everyone is in good shape. It is really nice to learn about former customers and friends. I still dream often about textiles and must admit I... Read more.

January 13, 2021