Jun22596 4 | LUXlife Magazine Best Private Label & Hospitality Italian Linen Manufacturer - USA Established in 1935 by the visionary William Campbell, CASTELLO® 1935 is an Italian luxury linen manufacturer for those who appreciate the most premium in bed, bath, and table linen and accessory products. This family-owned and -operated business has been producing textiles of all types for 89 years – and it is a story of four generations of passion, innovation, and excellence when it comes to all things luxury linen. Recognised for its outstanding private label and hospitality offering, we take a closer look at how this company has come to be the go-to linen supplier for some of the most highly esteemed hospitality corporations across the globe. When William Campbell founded CASTELLO® back in 1935, he already had textiles experience behind him, having worked in the industry since the age of 14. He had been working for Mr Hugh Danford, a small textile jobber who bought and sold fabrics by the pound. Who knew that this would form the very foundations of what is today one of the biggest private label and hospitality luxury linen brands in the world? When Mr Danford passed away, he left the business to his wife, Margaret Campbell Danford, who was also William’s older sister. William continued to work for the company, helping his sister, and only left to serve his country in World War II. After the war, William chose to leave his secure employment of 25 years with T Eaton Co to join the family business full-time – against the advice of his wife, Mary. It was under William’s leadership that this small fabric converter became a major cut and sew facility, manufacturing items for some of the most prestigious corporations in the world, including the likes of Seagram’s (Crown Royal Liquor Bag), Chanel (Powder Mitts), Avon (Cosmetic Packaging), and the Exxon Corporation (Esso Tiger Tails), to name a few. William proved himself a true pioneer within the textile industry, and his genuine devotion shone through towards ensuring the best quality and service for each of his customers. He left an indelible mark on his employees and community, caring deeply for them and being involved in many charitable and social causes. He passed away on 24th January 2022 at the age of 102. William is sadly missed but never forgotten by his family and his customers. His legacy lives on as the founder and inspiration behind the revolutionary CASTELLO®. CASTELLO® has been passed down the generations of the Campbell family, with each leader inheriting not only the business but their successors’ entrepreneurial spirit and work ethic. Richard, William’s son, was next in line, and he began working in the family business at the age of 12, doing piece work for the Montreal factory that produced industrial packaging, uniforms,
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