Fabric Textiles News

We're Not Wealthy, But Don't Take Us For Mugs

Sunday January 30, 2000
IT'S a familiar sight on the news. The orange and blue tent pitched outside the National Textiles premises at Rutherford in the Hunter Valley. Made 20 years ago by Bradmill using Superduck canvas and paid for by the company's social club, it has seen many a barbie, anniversary and 21st birthday

Lost Nsw Contracts `factor In Collapse'

Saturday January 29, 2000
NATIONAL Textiles chief executive Derek Hodge has blamed the loss of State Government contracts for being instrumental in the collapse of his company. For 20 years National Textiles had enjoyed continuing work to provide fabric for police uniforms, but late last year its two-decade run came to a

Rivkin Has Shares In Textile Firm That Unravelled

Friday January 28, 2000
Despite its position as one of Australia's biggest fabric manufacturers, National Textiles was not a household name until last week. But it was well known in Australia's investment community. The flamboyant and highly successful Sydney stockbroker and entrepreneur Mr Rene Rivkin has owned sha

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