Profiles & People
Tulu Showroom Launches
ISTANBUL, Turkey – Elizabeth Hewitt, antique textile dealer and original pioneer of the Central Asian Ikat resurgence, opened her first showroom late May of 2008. The showroom features her original designs as well as original textile documents under her textile... Read more.
June 13, 2008
Valley Forge Walks Away Victorious
TALLAHASSE, Florida — Valley Forge is proud to announce its accomplishment and honor in winning the 10th annual Florida state-wide award in Sustainable Business Practices. The award was presented at the Sustainable Florida Best-Practices Awards ceremony, an award that honors... Read more.
June 10, 2008
Rodney McMahon Appointed Chairman For BCFA
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, United Kingdom - The British Contract Furnishing & Design Association (BCFA) has appointed Rodney McMahon as chairman. As managing director of Morgan Contract Furniture, he takes up the post after an active seven years on the BCFA Board. Rodney... Read more.
June 5, 2008
Enduring Elegance Adds Sustainability To Luxury
BETHPAGE, New York — Kravet Contract is introducing its new line Enduring Elegance, a performance fabric collection designed by Barbara Barry. Barry's signature sense of soothing colors and understood luxury have been combined with fabrics engineered to endure the wear... Read more.
June 4, 2008
Shaw Hospitaly Group Wins IIDA/HD Product Design Award
DALTON, Georgia —Shaw Hospitality Group won the prestigious IIDA/HD Product Design Award for its Floor Architecture Collection at HD Expo 2008. This honor recognizes and pays homage to excellence and innovation in product design for the hospitality industry. "We are... Read more.
May 28, 2008
Bezmez Expands With New Export Manager
ISTANBUL, Turkey – With increased leadership, Bezmez has shifted its focus to new international markets this year at EVTEKS. Bezmez hired Khanzada Ahmadyar Khan, its first export manager in company history, six months ago. "We expect to sell to England,... Read more.
May 28, 2008
Sarazin Leaves Robert Allen
NEW YORK CITY, New York - Paul Sarazin, executive vice president of sales and president of Robert Allen International has left the company as of April 18, a company spokesman said. His departure was mutually agreed upon with management, the... Read more.
May 28, 2008