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Patio & Hearth Products Report is a trade publication for owners and managers of specialty casual furniture stores, retailers and dealers of patio, hearth, barbecue/grill, outdoor-kitchen and outdoor-living products.
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Casual Market Shifting and Growing at Las Vegas Market
On February 14, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas Market announced today that an emerging shift in casual and outdoor product introduction resulted in a larger than usual number of new product introductions at the just-concluded Winter 2018 Market, January 28 to February 2. Business was brisk, with both a 13% increase in overall…
TEC Grills Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the World’s First Infrared Grill
On February 12, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
2018 marks the 40th anniversary of TEC Grill’s invention of the infrared grill. In the mid-1970s, Bill Best, CEO and founder of Thermal Engineering Corporation, was focused on industrial paint curing systems that used his patented infrared burner. A personal project – taking a burner from his lab and putting…
Two Grilling Enthusiasts Solve a 60-Year-Old problem
On February 09, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
PLANO, TX - Pretty much everyone (97% according to market research) thinks it’s safer to turn off the propane tank after grilling. Propane & fire safety organizations universally recommend this practice. And if you look closely in almost any manufacturer’s gas grill manual you’ll find something like “Be sure to,”…
Olympia Chimney Supply Receives SHARP Certification from OSHA
On February 09, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
SCRANTON, PA - Olympia Chimney Supply Inc. has qualified for OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). Per the OSHA website “SHARP recognizes small business employers who operate exemplary injury and illness prevention programs”.
“Olympia began working with the PA OSHA Consultation Program in February 2015.” said Anthony Tuttle,…
Couristan Bolsters Sales Team by Hiring Two High—end Broadloom and Area-Rug Sales Leaders
On February 06, 2018, In Industry News by Staff
Couristan has hired two leading sales executives to serve the Manhattan and Southern California markets. Troy Corey will ensure that dealers in New York, New York, have access to Couristan’s leading residential broadloom and area-rug collections, while Nick Maugeri will be responsible for the Southern California region.
Both bring…
