Profiles & People
Victor Group Appoints Two Members to its Sales Force
SAINT-GEORGES, Quebec – Victor Group has just announced two new members to its team, John Seymour and Steve Schroeder. John Seymour will now sit as Victor's account manager, and Steve Schroeder will serve as its international sales manager. Before his... Read more.
September 26, 2008
Unifi Boosts ‘Repreve for the Planet’ Campaign
GREENSBORO, North Carolina – Yarn producer Unifi recently boosted its ''Repreve for the Planet'' campaign with a new consumer-focused website that educates users about Repreve, the company's collection of 100 percent recycled yarns. "The new website will serve as a... Read more.
September 26, 2008
Design Director Jozien Vet Departs DeBall
GRANBY, Quebec — Jozien Vet has resigned from her position as design director for Canadian velvet and corduroy manufacturer DeBall. She plans to move into real estate, where she'll use her design skills to stage and decorate houses. "It's a... Read more.
September 10, 2008
Threads by Lee Jofa Creates Highest Level Kravet Brand
BETHPAGE, New York — Threads by Lee Jofa, a joint effort from Ann Grafton, managing director of GP&J Baker in the UK and Stephen Elrod, vice president and creative director of Lee Jofa in the USA, has placed Kravet in... Read more.
September 9, 2008
Knight Joins Kasmir
DALLAS, Texas - Mark Knight has joined Kasmir Fabrics as design director. He replaces Jennifer Morris who left in April and to become a freelance design consultant. Knight was previously executive vice president of Westgate Fabrics, Grand Prairie, TX. He... Read more.
August 28, 2008
De Poortere Turns Profit Under Royaux Partnership
MOUSCRON, Belgium – De Poortere Fabrics S.A. has just passed its first anniversary under the new ownership of Luc Royaux, general manager, with sales of 13 million euros and a profitable business, inside sources said. The mill produces 220,000 meters... Read more.
August 27, 2008
Altieri Named Stroheim Hospitality Sales Director
NEW YORK, New York—Aldo Altieri has joined the Stroheim division of JAB as director of hospitality sales and operations reporting to Bill Peters, president, effective August 15. Altieri was previously at Duralee and The Robert Allen Group in similar positions... Read more.
August 27, 2008