ITMA expands to contract and hospitality

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 12/15/2003 12:00:00 AM

High Point, NC — The International Textile Market Association (ITMA), producer of Showtime, is planning to enlarge its scope to include the contract and hospitality segments of the home furnishings textile industry.

In addition, said Andrew Purcell, ITMA president and president of Purcell International Group, the organization will actively look for ways to enhance international involvement, particularly with the established European market.

ITMA's officers and directors for 2003 to 2005 including Purcell are Jack Cobb, American Decorative Fabrics, vice president; Joey Hitzig, Arpel Leather, secretary; John Shane, Robert Allen Group, treasurer; and directors John Seymour, Quaker; John Kearns, Hamilton Fabric Sales; Dominick Anile, Culp; Linda Long, Crypton and Catherine Morsell, ITMA.