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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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HPBA Asks Retailers to Contact Congress to Support Extension of 25C Tax Credit
On May 01, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
In the beginning of April, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee voted to include the Residential Energy Efficiency (25C) Tax Credit in a tax extension package of 50+ tax breaks. This provision, which expired on December 31, 2013, includes a tax credit for biomass-fueled stoves that would be applicable for qualifying…
OW Lee Unveils New Fire Pit Builder Website Enhancement
On April 28, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ONTARIO, CA - OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories based in the Golden state, has launched a new interactive Fire Pit Builder tool on their website.
The Fire Pit Builder is designed to help consumers, designers, and dealers visualize any OW Lee fire…
Tropitone Preps Spasso Upholstered Group for HD Expo Debut
On April 28, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
IRVINE, CA - Tropitone Furniture Company Inc is gearing up for the HD Expo & Conference in Las Vegas (May 14-16, 2014) with plans to introduce its Spasso outdoor upholstered group, with linking system, for the Tropitone® MODA™…
New COO and CFO at Summer Classics
On April 22, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Summer Classics, a luxury outdoor furniture manufacturer, has appointed Neal Morgan as its new COO, and promoted Janet Roberson to CFO.
As COO, Morgan will be responsible for examining corporate operations and pursuing opportunities to further develop the current business model. Morgan has held multiple positions…
Casual Cushion Corp Purchases New Building and Expands Operations
On April 22, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ROCK HILL, SC - Casual Cushion Corp, a manufacturer of outdoor cushions and patio umbrellas, recently purchased 181,000 square feet of additional warehouse and manufacturing space.
The purchase brings Casual Cushion’s total manufacturing and warehouse space to more than 300,000 square feet, all located in the company’s headquarter city…
