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Search Sipco.net: Articles Calendar Buyers Directory Forums   Table of Contents F&FI Features Contract/ Hospitality News Profiles in Fabric People Technology Events Calendar Online Buyers Directory Classifieds F&FI Exchange World Fabric Forum Sipco Store & Services Advertising & Media Kit Subscribe to F&FI Contact Sipco.net		Breaking News Bob Harnach Leaves Hunter Douglas Hospitality Jennifer LaMonte to Take Over as President CHICAGO, Illinois – Representatives from Hunter Douglas Hospitality have confirmed that Bob Harnach is no longer with the company and that his position as president has been assumed by Jennifer La Monte. More... J. Ennis Fabrics Improves Upholstery Line with 'Diana' EDMONTON Canada – J. Ennis Fabrics, a wholesale distributor of textiles and supplies for the home décor, healthcare and hospitality markets, has introduced a new upholstery line, Diana, to its Home Décor collection. More... Unifi Introduces 100 Percent Post-Consumer Polyester to REPREVE Family GREENSBORO, North Carolina – Unifi, Inc. has announced the introduction of a new fiber in its REPREVE product line that is made from 100 percent post-consumer PET bottles. This addition will complement the Repreve recycled product line which has gained momentum recently for its popular hybrid blend which combines pre-consumer and post-consumer content. More... New Website Published for Johnny Keeton Studios Marks Expansion of Textile Tours NEW YORK, New York- As part of promoting Johnny Keeton Studios’ expansion and brand tour intended to introduce textile mills and suppliers to key importers around the world, a new website has been published as of June 17, 2009. More... In This Issue Spring 2009  Lebanon’s Wardē Hits $40 Million Sales Stands Strong as High-End Fabric Haven BEIRUT, Lebanon – Wardē, one of the top five wholesalers in the Middle East today, expanded decorative fabric, wallpaper and trim sales to $41 million last year, by franchising its collection concept throughout the Middle East. More... Travers’ Finn Upholds Brand’s Rep for Classic Luxury Now Under Zimmer Umbrella, Distribution is Worldwide NEW YORK, New York – After the Spring ’07 acquisition of Travers by Zimmer + Rohde, Erin Finn came on to head up the design division of the brand and has since lead collection launches like the Fall ‘08 Tamarindo collection which she continues to build and launch new lines of through ’09. More... Romo Launches New Brands, Showrooms in Major Global Expansion Family-owned Wholesaler Opens New York, Florida showrooms LONDON, United Kingdom – Romo Ltd., a 106-year-old fabric and wallcovering wholesaler with $84 million in sales, expects to significantly increase its business with the introduction of “Mark Alexander” and “Kirkby Design” brands in the UK this past fall with an expected launch in the USA, according to Felicity Mould, director of creative marketing. More... Covington’s Roger Gilmartin Retires Continues to Work as Textile Consultant NEW YORK, New York – After a career in textiles that started more than 40 years ago in a weaving mill, Roger Gilmartin has retired from his position as president and CEO of Covington Fabric & Design, LLC and leaves behind a storied history of international knowledge and experience. More... Richloom Gears Up for Hospitality with Largest Intro Ever Sarah Wolfe Leads Globally-Influenced Contract Designs NEW YORK, New York – Richloom Fabrics Group has not changed its overall plan, but continues to adapt to the needs of the contract market and will launch its largest line ever come May, under the design direction of Sarah Wolfe. More...	Events Calendar The Atlanta International Fine Linen & Home Textiles Market 8 March SPINEXPO 20 July
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