LARGO, FL – Watermark LivingTM announces the expansion of warranties on its residential and contract outdoor furnishings.  The new warranty periods will apply to all indoor rattan and outdoor wicker/woven, cast and extruded aluminum items purchased after January 1st, 2019. 

All frames purchased for residential use will be covered for five years, which is a two-year expansion from the previous three-year.  On contract frames from Watermark Living, the frames will be warrantied for three years instead of the one-year warranty that was offered in the past.

“With upgrades in the quality level of…

RICHMOND, VA – Eric Parsons, a veteran in high-end furniture, has joined premium outdoor furniture manufacturer Jensen Leisure Furniture as vice president. Parsons will provide strategic sales and business development direction for the company in support of their intentions to significantly grow the reach and reputation of the brand across its multiple business channels. In this new position, Parsons will work closely with Hlodver Olafsson, president of Jensen Leisure Furniture

“Jensen Leisure is a brand with a genuine, compelling story to share. It is a company that values the quality of its relationships as much as the quality of its…

NASHVILLE, TN - Beckner Clevy Partners and Harbert Management Corporation today announced a completed acquisition of International Hearth Holdings (IHH) and subsequently its business Innovative Hearth Products (IHP).  IHP is a leading manufacturer of fireplaces, inserts, stoves, gas log sets, venting products and accessories.

“This deal lays the foundation for the continued growth of IHP and its business within the residential building and remodeling markets,” said Tom Krebs, executive vice president of sales and marketing for IHP. “With the acquisition complete, we remain fully committed to focusing on new product development, superior customer service and improving manufacturing processes through increased…

MISSISSAUGA, ON − CABANACOAST® has announced a sponsorship with the Winter Equestrian Festival, the largest and longest-running equestrian competition in the world. The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) begins every year in January and runs for 12 weeks. Held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida, the festival draws amateur and professional equestrians from all 50 states and from more than 40 countries. Riders bring in over 7,000 horses to compete, having a collective net value of more than half a billion dollars. More than $9 million US dollars is awarded throughout the 12 weeks of competition, making…

DALLAS - Coyote Outdoor Living, known for their stainless-steel grills and complete outdoor kitchen solutions, has partnered with Farah Merhi, founder of the number one design-focused Instagram account, Inspire Me! Home Décor. A true entrepreneur, Farah has blazed her own path, building her brand, while continuing to educate a community she calls her ‘Insta Family’ in the process. The dream and design vision that Farah had for her outdoor space was brought to life with Coyote’s recommended suite of products, including a 36 “S-Series high-grade stainless-steel gill, an Asado smoker, double access doors, a refreshment center and a pull-out trash…

FT LAUDERDALE, FL – Castelle announces a licensing agreement and collaboration between its Castelle brand and product designer and antiquarian, Sarah Willett, founder of Patina Vie.  The award-winning casual furnishings manufacturer will produce outdoor designs based on the casual, rustic and European designs created by Patina Vie.  The inaugural introduction will occur during the High Point Market with designs on display in the Castelle showroom. IHFC Main 101 from April 6 through 11, 2019.

“We are very excited about partnering with Patina Vie to bring Sarah’s uniquely inspired designs to the outdoor category,” said Mark Stephens, president, Castelle. “Over the…

MISSISSAUGA, ON − CABANACOAST® took part in the 3rd Annual PowerHouse SMART® Luxury Conference event hosted by the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois on February 6th.

The PowerHouse SMART® conference brings together industry leaders in architecture, development, real estate, and technology. “PowerHouse SMART® is a networking and education community for leaders in all areas of luxury design-build: luxury home construction, premium commercial development, and blue-chip real estate.” (Source: www.powerhousesmart.com)

Networking events were held throughout the day along with educational presentations, “New Technologies: Virtual Design & Construction and Blockchain & Real Estate” and “Will Your Home Become Obsolete? The Value Equation…

HIGH POINT, NC – “You aren’t selling outdoor home furnishings, you’re helping people live their best lives in a natural environment,” said Erik Qualman, Keynote Speaker at the ICFA 2019 Educational Conference in San Antonio, TX, on Wednesday morning, February 6. Internationally recognized author, futurist, and consultant to business leaders like Sony, IBM and Disney, Qualman’s perspective on digital leadership will inspire, energize and provide practical advice for success in a rapidly changing global market.

Voted the “World’s Second Most Likeable Author,” after J.K. Rowling, “Equalman” brings humor, insight and irrepressible vigor to his highly educational and universally lauded presentations…