What's New

SEPTEMBER 2010

Introducing . . . Ron McDaniel!!!!

TOWNSEND is pleased to announce that Ron McDaniel is now representing our line to the A & D Market in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

With his previous experience in selling to the A & D community and Hospitality industry, Ron provides his clients with the confidence and knowledge needed to assist them with their leather needs and to ensure every project using leather is a bonafide success!

To contact Ron McDaniel:
Call 214.240.7255 or Email ronm@townsendleather.com
 
MAY 2010

This year's HD Expo was a great event. We officially launched our Lambskin Faux Parchment for walls and upholstery by Roger Thomas Collection to great reception. We also debuted our leather hide chandelier above our booth and think its message hit home: TOWNSEND is THE source for your leather needs for hospitality and contract interior design applications.

To all of you who took the time to visit us, thanks for your stopping by!
 
APRIL 2010

TOWNSEND celebrated Earth Day 2010 by officially establishing its Green Team and by planting a tree in the yard behind our sample department to honor the lives of TOWNSEND partners and other loved ones we've recently lost.

Read more about TOWNSEND'S Green Team here.
 
MARCH 2010

We are thrilled to announce that Denise Lew has taken over the position of Southeast Sales Representative for TOWNSEND.

Denise has a true passion for both leather and for providing exemplary service. With more than 4 years of previous experience in selling leather to the A & D community, furniture dealers, and purchasing agents, Denise is uniquely qualified to take a hands-on approach in assisting clients with their leather needs to ensure the integrity of every project.

Denise will represent Townsend Leather to the A & D Market in the territory covering Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee and can be reached by email at denisel@townsendleather.com.
 
NOVEMBER 2009

We are pleased to introduce "Traditions" Cowhide, a fully-stocked and ready to ship leather line. Traditions is a pure aniline, full grain leather made from only the best European hides. Its natural grain character and soft, supple hand create a most aesthetically-pleasing leather and one that will age beautifully over time. This is natural leather at its finest and most pure.

Traditions is available in 18 colors for immediate shipment.

If you are a member of the design trade, you can request samples from the colorway by clicking here.


 
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2009

Available in-stock in two colorways, a creamy ivory (shown here) and a true black, TOWNSEND's Artesano Woven is a true labor of love and a showcase of today's spin on old-world craftsmanship. Made from lambskin that has been hand-glazed here in the USA and then woven on antique teak looms in the Philippines, this genuine woven leather is exquisitely beautiful. Sold as 54" wide material, Artesano Woven is suitable for accessories, wall coverings, and upholstery applications in moderate wear areas.
 
MAY/JUNE 2009

May and June were both busy months for TOWNSEND. TOWNSEND had displays at EBACE in Geneva, May 12 - 14, HD Expo in Las Vegas, May 14 - 16, and Showtime June 7 - 10 in High Point. We are hearing encouraging words of optimism about the improving state of business across markets.

Pictured here is our booth at HD Expo. TOWNSEND was part of the "Super Booth" with Donghia, our A & D represenatives, and some of their other multi-line partners.

Thanks to all of you who stopped by to see us at EBACE, HD, and SHOWTIME.
 
MARCH 2009

TOWNSEND is pleased announce the appointment of Mr. Nicola Roscio as sales agent for our collections of high-end design leathers in Italy.

Roscio has a true passion for leather, due in large part to growing up in a region of Italy well known for leather-making and a rich family history steeped in all aspects of the leather industry. Roscio has spent years traveling the world, attending leather shows and developing contacts and new businesses.

Terry Kucel, President of TOWNSEND, says, "TOWNSEND is very happy to welcome Nicola Roscio to our team of international sales representatives. In today's 'flat world,' it is imperative that our sales partners not only know our products, but they must understand the dynamics of working across geographical borders . . . Nicola has a successful track record of working in the global marketplace in North America, Europe, and the Far East."

Roscio is based in Chiampo (VI) Italy and be reached at +39 335 7858183 or by e-mail at nicola@townsendleather.com.

To read the full press release in English regarding Roscio's appointment, click here.

For the Italian translation of the press release, click here.
 
JANUARY 2009

"A Message from the President of Townsend Leather"

2009 marks TOWNSEND'S 40th Anniversary. Over the years, TOWNSEND has experienced dramatic changes, phenomenal growth, and an evolution that has developed TOWNSEND into an amazing manufacturer of the world's most extraordinary leathers. We have expanded our product lines, grown our sales network, combined newest technologies with age-old leather-making techniques, and have set the pace in our industry for innovation and what is possible with leather.

Throughout these 40 years, one thing has remained constant: the talent, dedication, creativity, drive, and passion found within each member of the TOWNSEND Leather Team.

TOWNSEND would like to take this opportunity to thank all of its team members. Whether you clock in every day in Johnstown, New York, or you sell our leather from your showroom or home office, it is each of you who truly makes a difference each day and who have helped TOWNSEND not just survive, but thrive.

We'd also like to thank all of our suppliers and vendors, freight carriers, and all of our other business partners who make what we do possible.

And of course, a heartfelt thank you to all of our customers over the years. You have become our loyal friends and you constantly inspire us with your ideas, feedback, and professionalism to keep getting better at what we do. We look forward to continued work together in the coming year and also to making some inspiring new friendships and beautiful leather interiors in our 40th year!

Terry Kucel
President
Townsend Leather Company, Inc.
 
DECEMBER 2008

TOWNSEND exhibited in its first stand-alone booth at this December's Showtime in High Point, North Carolina. Under our sub-brand, Townsend Leather Home, we featured some new collections of leather for this market such as our Arturo Fuente Glazed Cowhide, Cosmopolitan Collection, and Razzle Dazzle. Also on display were full hides of many of the embossed & tipped whole hides or center cut hides we are producing.

TOWNSEND was honored with the "Best Booth Award" for this Showtime, as selected by the I.T.M.A.

Pictured here are Jeff Rocque, Sales Representative for Townsend Leather Home, along with Steve Paciolla, Geoff Peck, Sarah Eckler, Alison Maloney, and Terry Kucel of Townsend Leather.
 
NOVEMBER 2008

TOWNSEND was happy to greet old friends and to make some new ones at the 61st Annual NBAA Meeting and Convention held October 6 - 8, 2008 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Our display, shown here, featured leathers from more than 30 collections including our newest Cosmpolitan Collection which consists of 6 colorways available in 3 distinct finishes: our popular calfskin-like "Classic Cowhide," a modern pearlized leather called "Glamour Cowhide," and a hand-rubbed leather that reveals the unique and natural markings of each hide called "Couture Cowhide."

The chairs shown in this photo are upholstered in Couture Cowhide White Pearl . . . click here to learn more about Couture Cowhide and to view the full colorway or to order samples of our new Couture Cowhide leather from the Cosmopolitan Collection.
 
AUGUST 2008

The third and latest installment of TOWNSEND'S "We Make It . . ." series of ads can be seen in the June 2008 issue of Interior Design. This ad focuses on the exquisitive glamour a Townsend Leather original leather design can add to interiors of any kind. Check out our lines of gaufrage-embossed and hand-tipped leathers, and we think you'll agree that "We Make It Glamorous."

Shown in this ad is our Aniline Gaufrage Pewter Mosaic GFA-6221-MS.
 
JULY 2008

Between our first official Sales Conference held earlier this summer and attended by 30 of our sales representatives from Donghia and Télio Showrooms, the Hospitality Match events in Dubai and Pasadena, CA, and MetroCon in Dallas, TOWNSEND has had a summer to remember.

Thanks especially to all who attended our Sales Conference (the group is pictured here). We enjoyed spending time with all of you and we look forward to working with you and your clients on exciting leather projects for a long time to come.
 
JUNE 2008

At EBACE in Geneva, Switzerland on May 20 - 22, 2008, TOWNSEND unveiled a sneak peek of our new Cosmopolitan Collection, featuring three product lines in a coordinated, sophisticated color palette. This collection features our well-known Classic, an updated pearlized leather called Glamour, and Couture Cow, a hand-rubbed leather that combines an ultra-soft feel with protective qualities.
 
MAY 2008

See the April 2008 edition of Interior Design magazine for the second in a series of TOWNSEND'S "We Make It . . . " themed ads (page 313). Honoring the centuries-old tradition of leather-making and the enduring appeal of leather, this ad's phrase is "We Make It Timeless." We think you'll agree that TOWNSEND'S many leather collections, made here in our Upstate New York factory, lend a timeless feel to high-end interior design applications.

Shown in this ad is our Aniline Gaufrage Deep Ruby in Persia pattern.
 
APRIL 2008

TOWNSEND'S booth at this year's Aircraft Interior Expo in Hamburg, Germany highlighted a preview of our soon-to-be released Cosmopolitan Collection. This collection features 3 product lines in a coordinating, sophisticated color pallette. The 3 leather qualities are our ever-popular "Classic" quality, "Glamour" - an updated version of our pearlized leather, and "Couture Cow" - a hand-rubbed leather that combines an ultra soft feel with protective qualities.

Also on display were leathers from the rest of our more than 25 collections as well as hides from our THP Leather commerical aircraft offering.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth. We enjoyed meeting with you and look forward to working with you throughout the rest of 2008!
 
MARCH 2008

TOWNSEND'S standard product line is now available for viewing on todl.com (a.k.a. Trade Only Design Library, Inc.). todl.com is the industry's largest product research and specification database online or in print.

Free to the trade, todl.com is not a directory. todl.com is a trade buyer's online product library with actual specs on hundreds of thousands of residential, contract, hospitality and healthcare products. todl.com is not an e-commerce site, nor does it strive to replace reps, showrooms or trade shows. It is simply a comprehensive product database created to assist professional buyers in the research & specification of products, manufacturers & needed services for their projects.

Established in 1997, todl has grown to provide the industry with a source of information for over 200,000 products from more than 900 manufacturers. Buyers can easily locate information on products from a wide range of types, price points, styles and applications for residential, hospitality, contract and commercial projects.

Professional buyers use todl to indentify architectural & building materials, FF & E (furnishings, fixtures & equipment) and final decorative accessories & art.
 
FEBRUARY 2008

TOWNSEND kicks off a new ad campaign with our "We Make It . . ." theme in the January 2008 issue of Interior Design magazine. The campaign and each of the subsequent advertisements will showcase an up-close and personal look at the luxurious textures of our beautiful design leathers . . . leathers that are aniline-dyed, roller-embossed and hand-finished here in our factory in Upstate New York.

Shown in this ad is our Aniline Gaufrage Egyptian Sand in Palm Damask pattern.
 
JANUARY 2008

FISH TALES FROM THE DEEP

TOWNSEND dives into the ocean's depth and comes up with exotic new leathers for our Fierce Fish Collection. The subtly pebbled textures of Shark, Stingray, Eel and Great White have been embossed onto leather with a hint of sheen to create a distinctive look and luxurious hand and can stand alone or complement one another to provide a captivating dimension to any room. Each of the 4 Fierce Fish patterns are available in 11 colorways for easy use in multiple design environments.

Click here to order samples from this new collection.
 
DECEMBER 2007

The Junsui restaurant in the Burj Al Arab, as designed by KCA International, is awarded Interior Design of the Year: Restaurant. TOWNSEND'S custom embossed leather floor tiles and "Shockwave" gaufrage embossed and hand-tipped leather on the L-shaped sofas are amongst the mix of glamorous and luxurious design elements and materials in this truly elegant space.

TOWNSEND'S custom floor tiles are shown in the picture above.

See our press feature below to read the whole article showcasing the award-winning Junsui restaurant.
 
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2007

TOWNSEND teams up with the Arturo Fuente Cigar Co. to introduce the Arturo Fuente® Collection of Glazed Cowhide, inspired by the colors and textures of Fuente's high-end cigars. These hides are dyed and hand-rubbed to reveal the uniquely beautiful shadings and rich colors of tobacco.

Pictured here are Terry Kucel, President and Patriarch of Townsend Leather, and Cynthia Fuente Suarez, a member of the fourth generation of the Fuente family to be involved in the cigar industry. Kucel and Fuente Suarez are shown just after signing a contract between the two businesses and families at the NBAA Convention 2007 in Atlanta.

The Kucels and Fuentes have come together partly as a result of the common values and traditions of the two family businesses. Both are decidedly committed to their crafts, sharing a similar passion that drives the creation of truly, unique hand-crafted luxurious products.

Click here to learn more about TOWNSEND'S Arturo Fuente® Leather Collection of Glazed Cowhide or contact us at info@townsendleather.com to request samples.
 
OCTOBER 2007

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW

Certain patterns, like paisley and damask, never go out of style. Leave it to Townsend Leather to take these tried-and-true motifs and give them new life as the GAUFRAGE BRUSHED METALLIC COLLECTION. Rendered in the most delicate way on soft, creamy leather, (top to bottom) ROYALE DAMASK, PAISLEY & EMPIRE DAMASK look almost lacey, a whisper of the past underlying each intricate design. Hand-rubbed with metallic pigments, these embossed patterns radiate a sheer, shadowy shimmer, complimented by coordinating solids. While recognizable as classics, these subtle renditions are decidedly airy and modern, in 7 colorways.
 
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2007

TOWNSEND LEATHER is now available to the trade in Canada through TÉLIO.

A perfect complement to TÉLIO's beautiful high-end interior furnishings products, TOWNSEND'S current line of finest quality upholstery leather is available for viewing in TÉLIO's Montréal and Toronto Showrooms. TOWNSEND LEATHER is also available in Alberta and British Columbia through TÉLIO c/o DWA Interior Furnishings and AnneStarr Agencies, respectively.

Below follows the complete addresses and information for the TÉLIO location nearest you:

TÉLIO
4333 Ste-Catherine O.
Suite 300
Montréal QC H3Z 1P9
CANADA
Phone: 1-888-855-6977 / Fax: 1-866-758-6058
  • Québec
  • Maritimes
TÉLIO
160 Pears Avenue
Suite 400
Toronto ON M5R 3P8
CANADA
Phone: 1-877-254-9855 / Fax: 1-877-254-9860
  • Ontario
  • Manitoba
  • Saskatchewan
TÉLIO c/o DWA Interior Furnishings
510 36 Avenue S E
Calgary AB T2G 1W5
CANADA
Phone: 403-245-4014 / Fax: 403-229-1913
  • Alberta
TÉLIO c/o AnneStarr Agencies
611 Alexander Street
Suite 100
Vancouver BC V6A 1E1
CANADA
Phone: 604-254-3336 / Fax: 604-254-3376
  • British Columbia
 
JULY 2007

TOWNSEND is thrilled to officially announce its partnership with 3M for Scotchgard ™ Protector for leather.

Scotchgard ™ Protector from 3M keeps Townsend Leather looking beautiful longer! This "Next Generation" of high performance protection helps prevent soiling and staining of our leather without altering the beautiful colors or natural look and feel of TOWNSEND leather.

To learn more about TOWNSEND and Scotchgard ™ Protector, click here.
 
JUNE 2007

Townsend Leather was happy to help sponsor Hospitality Match Dubai 2007 at the Dubai Park Hyatt on June 1 - 3. The one-on-one meetings between Townsend and the designers working on fascinating hotel projects all over the Middle East and Asia will yield great collaboration and some spectacular leather applications.

Pictured here at the event, from left to right, are Terry Kucel (Townsend Leather), Stanley Benny (Gulf Business Foundation, Dubai), Venkat (Gulf Business Foundation, Dubai), Kumar (Townsend Leather), and Karlyn Cerdena (ARA Asia).

Townsend will be taking part in Hospitality Match USA in Las Vegas October 11 - 13. Click www.hospitalitymatch.net to learn more and to find out how you can attend this exciting and valuable event.
 
MAY 2007

TOWNSEND RELEASES TORO, ITS FIRST HAIR-ON COWHIDE LINE

A brand new breed of leather from the experts at Townsend, TORO captures the independent spirit of the Wild West in a completely contemporary way. For its very first offering of hair-on cowhide, Townsend takes the soft yet textural leather and dyes it in eleven deep, rich colors that allow it to work with a range of interior design schemes. From a traditional lodge or ranch setting to an ultra-modern, white-on-white loft, TORO is urban rusticity at its best. Consider upholstering the shells of large sofas and club chairs with this hair-on cowhide and the seat and back cushions in smooth leather to provide a captivating dimension in upholstery.
 
APRIL 2007

TOWNSEND had another electrifying showing at this year's Aircraft Interior Expo in Hamburg, Germany. Our booth featured whole hides hanging in an array of new colors and design patterns, along with some colorful pillows and aircraft seats for visual applications. During the Expo, TOWNSEND unveiled a new line of commercial aviation leathers as THP(Townsend-Hulshof Partnership). TOWNSEND also introduced a new partnership for leather protection with 3M Scotchgard. We thank all our customers, partners and friends who helped make this year's show a great success.

Pictured from left to right are Wolfgang Bubeck, Patrick Dorgan, Tim Beckett, Tricia Martin, Jean-Luc DeLouche, Gunter Francke, and Ian McIntosh.
 
MARCH 2007

On March 12, 2007, TOWNSEND was honored as a recipient of Cessna's Stars Award at the Long Term Agreement Supplier Recognition & Awards Dinner held at The Downtown Hyatt Regency & Century II Convention Center. As Cessna's key leather supplier, Townsend was honored for its outstanding efforts in categories including Quality, Schedule, Cost, and Reliability. Pictured here holding the awards are Terry Kucel, Townsend President (3rd from left), and Mark Farrington, Townsend COO (3rd from right).
 
FEBRUARY 2007

TOWNSEND takes the show on the road!The first ever TOWNSEND ROADSHOW was held on February 19th and 20th at the Hyatt in Wichita, Kansas. Tricia Martin of Townsend Leather spoke to a select group of customers about our passion for creativity and innovation . . . and debuted some dazzling new leather collections.

Future TOWNSEND ROADSHOW dates and locations will be announced soon!

 
NOVEMBER 2006

INTRODUCING EXPRESSIONS COWHIDE ... our newest collection of full aniline, embossed and hand-tipped leathers. This exceptional collection is offered in 10 standard colors and 7 contempor-ary patterns - custom colors are also available - on whole hides without pattern match lines. Browse our catalog to learn more and order samples.

 
NOVEMBER 2006

CASA DECOR Miami '06 design showcase opens to rave reviews! Designer Sam Robin, creator of the stunning Champagne Salon located on the first floor of the exhibition, chose Townsend Leather from the Donghia Showroom for several of the design pieces.
 
OCTOBER 2006

TOWNSEND introduces exciting new leather collections and a full line of leather care products at NBAA 2006 Meeting & Convention held in Orlando, Florida.