Italy based textile firm Marzotto is integrating its up market woollen fabrics manufacturer Guabello following the demerger of the clothing operations by forming Valentino Fashion Group. Marzotto now focuses entirely on textiles sector

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| under the names Guabello, Marzotto, Marlane and Tessuti di Sondrio. In the first nine months of 2005, the group's sales were down 6.5 percent to €208 million. The Marzotto Group operates with prestigious brands that make it a major player in terms of quality, quantity, R&D on world fabric and yarn markets. 

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