Nanik, the premier manufacturer of "Fine Furniture for Windows" joined Springs Industries in 1995.

He was criticized for selling floral patterns on vintage wallpaper in the American wing to Springs Industries for sheet and pillowcase designs.

M. L. Fontenot, who has been working at the same textile company for 22 years, is leaving Springs Industries to run his own textile company.

Mr. Elisha, chairman of Springs Industries, heads the committee on directors, which proposes new board members and senior executives.

Except for Mr. Ellis's work, little in the present show (which, like previous entries in the series, has been supported by Springs Industries) is truly new.

Lenox will make the fine, transitional and casual collections of china, and Springs Industries will produce a line for both bedroom and bathroom.

In modern times, Wamsutta is a brand name of textile products marketed by Springs Industries, Inc.

Both the show and catalogue are supported by a grant from Springs Industries.

Springs Industries said yesterday that it would spend $71 million to close three factories in South Carolina while increasing production in other plants.

Mr. Elisha, who is chairman of Springs Industries, said the board had not set a timetable for its selection.