Dohler on the move

By Michele SanFilippo -- Home Textiles Today, 1/26/2004 12:00:00 AM

JOINVILLE, BRAZIL —

Brazilian towel manufacturer Dohler will set up shop at 261 Fifth Ave. in suite 510 in time for the New York spring market. The 1,500-square-foot showroom will be completely renovated and open for business in early February.

According to Dohler Export Manager Aldo Schneider, the move is designed to help the company expand its sales in the United States and work closer to customers. Dohler is looking to increase its export business worldwide with particular interest in areas where it doesn't already have a strong presence, like it does in South America, Europe and Asia.

In addition, the company has hired former Terrisol executive vice president and general manager Eric Vergucht to aid in this effort as an independent agent in the United States.