Pendleton Woolen Mills News

Pendleton Woolen Mills Inc. , announced Tuesday that Robert Christnacht, who currently manages the Portland-based company's Home merchandising and planning functions, will take on the newly created role of director of wholesale sales.

Pendleton Woolen Mills, Inc. , announced it will open a store this summer at the Portland International Airport near concourses D and E. Located in the retail area called The Oregon Market, the new store will be outside the security gates where there's currently a Travel Mart and a Brookstone store.

Along with partner Margaret Magruder of Clatskanie, they have come up with an environmentally friendly wool product that is changing the way many people insulate their homes.

A 300,000-square-foot textile mill in Washougal, Wash., is celebrating its 100th year under the banner of Pendleton Woolen Mills The Columbian on Sunday took a look at how the Portland-based apparel and blanket-maker has thrived over a century in which its market has grown more competitive and complex.