TUUCI Worldwide LLC (Miami, Florida), designer and manufacturer of distinctive umbrellas and cabanas, has acquired Pavilion Furniture (Miami). Tom Parker, president of TUUCI, says, “Pavilion represents TUUCI’s first effort via acquisition to leverage its strengths in design, manufacturing, and distribution, and we are excited to welcome its team to our family of companies.”

Parker continues, “Pavilion will continue to operate as its own company and brand, independent from TUUCI’s umbrella and cabana divisions. Pavilion has designed and manufactured quality exterior furnishings for over 40 years. We look forward to helping the Pavilion team with its strategic plan for growth.”

Pavilion will be led by Ward Usmar. “We are also pleased that Ward Usmar has been appointed president of Pavilion,” Parker says. “Ward has been with TUUCI for 15 years and has been in the outdoorfurniture industry for over 22 years, serving on the International Casual Furnishings Association board from 2011 to 2016 and as chair for 2013 and 2014. His experience and professionalism will help drive Pavilion to be a leading brand in the outdoorfurniture world.” Usmar says, “I’m looking forward to working with the Pavilion team and building on the rich history that has positioned it for success in the future.”