Manufacturing Today Issue - 216 September 2023 | Page 163

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Valley Forge Fabrics combines human artistry with technological advancements

Dan and Judy Dobin , the parents of Mikey , Co- CEO , and Diana Dobin , Co-CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer , opened the doors to Valley Forge Fabrics ( VFF ) in 1977 with an office in New York City and warehouse in Pennsylvania . In the early 1980s the infamous fire at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas was the catalyst for fire codes in the Hospitality Industry , and VFF was approached by hotels for the first time to purchase the fire retardant performance materials that the company had primarily been supplying to movie theatres . By the time the 1990s rolled around , they were ready for another move , but this time down to Fort Lauderdale in Florida , where the organization has resided ever since .

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“ Over the years , we have steadily added a number of additional lines to the business ,” begins Vanesa Patino , COO , “ thus broadening our fabric supply offering for the hospitality sector . From mere fabrics we have grown to provide all bedding related products , decorative hardware , printing solutions , and custom window treatments . We offer a turnkey service to our clients , who sit right across the hospitality board , from big name hotel brands to luxury boutique locations .
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