New Year 2024 | 7 CASTELLO®’s story begins with a fourteen year old William Campbell. Fresh into his teenage years, William entered into the ever-growing world of the textile industry, working for a Mr. Hugh Danford. At the time, Mr. Danford was a small textile jobber who both bought and sold fabrics by the pound. Working in such an environment, William was presented with a choice: to simply carry out his tasks day by day, or to learn everything he could about the ins and outs of the business and, subsequently, the industry as a whole. As evidenced by the success of CASTELLO® in the present day, we believe it’s quite clear which path William set himself on. And so, alongside Mr. Danford, William helped the business evolve into a small fabricating facility in Montreal, Canada. Before Mr. Danford’s passing, the budding company saw itself flourishing further each and every day; eventually primed to become something even greater when it was placed in the hands of Margaret Campell Danford, Hugh Danford’s wife and William Campbell’s sister, following Mr. Danford’s death. Now under the Campbell name, the business continued to thrive under the watch of both siblings. However, William’s time with the company was cut short when he had to leave to serve his country in World War II. Once the war was finally over, William was able to return to his passion – the business that he and his sister had tirelessly worked to cultivate over the years. In order to do so, however, William needed to make yet another decision; he had to leave his secure employment of 25 years with the T Eaton Co. to join the family business full time. Though his wife, Mary, strongly advised against this course of action, William took the plunge and rejoined his sister’s side within the business. Under his leadership, what was once a small fabric converter bloomed into a major cut and sew facility – one that manufactured items for some of the world’s most prestigious corporations. Soon, companies such as Seagram’s, Chanel, Avon, and the Exxon Corporation became a part of the business’s regular clientele. This feat, of course, was a staggering one, and truly kickstarted what was to come. As expressed by Richard Campbell, William’s son and CASTELLO®’s current CEO – “William was a visionary and a pioneer in the textile industry, and he always strived to deliver the best quality and service to his customers. He also cared deeply for his employees and his community, and he was involved in many charitable and social causes. He passed away on January 24, 2022, at the age of 102. He is sadly missed, but never forgotten by his family and his customers. William was the founder and inspiration for CASTELLO®.” Though William’s chapter eventually came to Linen. One of the world’s top textile picks for luxury bed, bath, and table coverings. A material so versatile, it’s become synonymous with high class lodgings and boutique home life alike. However, to expand upon the potential that linen holds, one must approach the creation process with an appreciation for the finer things in life. Imbued with this very quality, CASTELLO® has become the definitive provider and manufacturer of linen. Founded in 1935, CASTELLO®’s history spans almost four generations, each associated with the production, and supply, of high-quality linen for some of the most reputable hotels and establishments. Below, we venture into the past - back to 1935 – to chronicle the origin, growth, and staggering success of CASTELLO® 1935.
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