Outdoor GreatRoom Company Participates in MATTERbox Madness Event
On June 04, 2019, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MINNEAPOLIS - The Outdoor GreatRoom Company (OGC) participated in the annual MATTERbox Madness event as part of the Summer Harvest for Kids campaign at the Mall of America. The event consisted of packing healthy snack packs to be distributed to children in the community throughout the summer. For many children, healthy food options may not be available to them once the school year ends. Small companies to large corporations competed for the fastest box-packing time in a tournament-styled challenge.
“It was so much fun to see so many people from different companies come together for a great cause,” customer…
New Sales Rep for Texas and Oklahoma at Lloyd Flanders
On May 31, 2019, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MENOMINEE, MI - Lloyd Flanders has added John Pinion IV as a sales representative, effective June 1. Pinion joins Lloyd Flanders to represent Texas and Oklahoma, with over 20 years of experience as a manufacturer representative in the Southwest region. Pinion attained his law degree and his MBA, but his passion for the furniture industry led him to change his career pursuit.
Along with Pinion’s experience, he is also active in the International Home Furnishings Representative Association (IHFRA), where he currently serves as the 1st vice president, and liaison to the IHFRA board for the HFA and the High…
Les Jardins Solar Lighting Launches Contract Division
On May 30, 2019, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LOS ANGELES – Les Jardins Solar Lighting, an innovative and sophisticated series of portable high efficiency solar-powered lighting products from outdoor furniture maker Les Jardins, announced today its new contract division in order to provide renewable energy powered lighting products for outdoor public spaces, restaurants, resorts, spas, multi-unit and hospitality projects. The contract support team invites designers, architects, landscapers and facility managers to work directly with Les Jardins Solar Lighting to specify and source their outdoor LED lighting requirements for ambiance, pathway and landscape applications.
The durable, commercial-grade self-contained products from Les Jardins Solar Lighting require no in-ground installation, no…
HPBA Pacific Affiliate to Hold August Training & Business Seminar Events
On May 30, 2019, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
There will be two 2-day hands-on gas technical training events to serve industry members in the Pacific region. One will be held in West Sacramento, California on August 13 & 14. The other will take place in Ontario, California on August 20 & 21. Both events will be taught by hearth industry veteran trainer Bob Wise. Wise has over three decades in the hearth, chimney, HVAC, plumbing, and gas fired appliances career. Early in his career, he worked for SoCalGas. Wise went on to be a trainer with several manufacturers of hearth products.
On August 19th, the day preceding the…
Accessories - Set the Stage for Summer Fun With Clean Outdoor Furniture
On May 28, 2019, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TUSCALOOSA, AL – With the first big holiday of the summer on the books, outdoor entertaining season is officially in full swing. Between barbeques, family gatherings and pool parties, outdoor settings will be working overtime and are sure to see food spills, pet stains, and simple exposure to the elements over the next few months.
That’s why it’s a good idea to freshen up customers’ outdoor settings before the next round of festivities. Users can follow these simple cleaning steps for Phifer’s GeoBella® Indoor/Outdoor High Performance and Phifertex® Outdoor fabrics to get things tidied up in no time:
GeoBella:
…Jardinico Quad Sidepost Umbrella Named Finalist in 2019 HD Awards
On May 23, 2019, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BALDWIN PARK, CA – Jardinico, designers and manufacturers of commercial shade and umbrellas, announces its selection as a finalist in the HD Awards within the outdoor furniture category. The Jardinico JCP.501 Quad Sidepost Umbrella was singled out by the editors of Hospitality Design magazine from the more than 300 entries as one of the four outdoor furniture category finalists. The category winner will be announced at the HD Awards celebration being held at Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City on June 5th.
“We are thrilled to have been selected as one of the finalists in the…
Watermark Living Reduces Custom Order Lead Times For Wholesale Customers
On May 21, 2019, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LARGO, FL – Watermark Living announces a major reduction in the lead time for receipt of custom ordered casual furnishings. The current three-week turnaround from order to shipment is a reduction from the previous 5 to 6-week time frame. All 18 casual furnishing collections from Watermark Living produced from multiple finish selections as well as hundreds of fabric options are now available to Watermark Living’s customers with the shortened lead time.
“Through consolidation of services and computerization of our warehousing, we have been able to cut time off of that required to process custom outdoor furnishings,” said Chad Harper,…
Homecrest Adds New Sales Representation
On May 21, 2019, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Homecrest continues to add experienced retailers and industry veterans to the Homecrest sales team with a number of exciting East Coast announcements. These moves support a mission to bring a great sales team and compelling products to the marketplace through our independent sales reps.
Dobbins & Son: Industry veterans and retailers Gray Dobbins, Justin Carter and Pam Mulcahy have joined the Homecrest team, providing sales leadership in Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Alabama. Homecrest welcomes both the industry and retail experience this dynamic team brings to the brand.
After attending the University of Florida, Gray joined his father as a manufacturer’s…
