Serge Ferrari has launched its 2019 collection for two sling mesh fabrics: Batyline Duo and Batyline Iso. The company consulted with European designers and color experts to produce a more sophisticated and trendsetting color palette compatible with all design styles. The 28 colors of the Batyline Duo range and the 31 colors of the Batyline Iso range are now stocked and available in the Pompano Beach, Florida, warehouse.

Batyline Iso is Serge Ferrari’s original sling fabric and a standard in the industry for the last 30 years. Coated high-tenacity polyester yarns are threaded one in warp and one in…

Phifer Incorporated has introduced its sample furniture fabric trends for the 2018-19 season—a collection of seven energetic and diverse palettes that put a fresh face on bold color. With today’s layered outdoor decorating style in mind, the new palettes feature brilliant tones and classically modern patterns with a healthy mix of tried-and-true best-sellers. For the 2018-19 season, Phifer’s design team introduced more than 350 new fabrics across six color and pattern trends with a continued focus on coordination between the cushion and sling product lines.

Highlighting the industry’s freshest in color and design, these fabrics are showcased in Phifer…

Outdura recently hired Ryan Bowman as sales manager of its casual furniture division. Bowman comes to sattler with 15 years of experience in the casual furniture industry. His background is in textiles, retail sales management, and OEM design and manufacturing. as sales manager, Bowman will serve in a key role for the outdura sales organization.

Ryan will manage key customer relationships with a focus on casual furniture OEMs and retailers. He will also provide direction and leadership to the inside sales and customer service teams while managing responsibility for customer satisfaction and market share growth for the outdura fabric…

Brown Jordan has unveiled stretch, an exciting new collection by prominent designer Richard Frinier. stretch represents a chic and enduring design sensibility for the indoor/outdoor living room. It reimagines the next generation of class designs by Brown Jordan. The dynamic and angular frames are accentuated with horizontal and vertical lines that evoke feelings of calmness and tranquility.

The elastomeric fabric strap is constructed using durable sunbrella yarns for superior performance and just the right amount of stretch for added comfort. the overall design impression is welcoming and provides a clear sense of balance and design integrity. the stretch collection…

Dansons, USA has hired Bobby Martin as senior vice president of product. Martin brings more than 16 years of management and leadership experience from his roles at Cabela’s, Li and Fung, and Big R retail centers. In his role at Dansons, Martin will be leading all product and engineering teams toward strategic development of products and accessories throughout the grilling category. This effort will include leading product innovations and line expansion. In addition, Martin will be leading the procurement and sourcing efforts across the organization to improve operational effectiveness and enhance go-tomarket speed.

“Bobby brings a breadth of talent,…

OW Lee (Ontario, California), manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, firepits, and accessories, presented Dave Digirolamo and Jeff Glarrow with the Sales Rep of the Year award for 2018. The awards were presented at Casual Market Chicago in September.

Digirolamo has been at OW Lee since 1994 and has successfully developed OW Lee in the Northern California and Northern Nevada regions. Glarrow joined Dave Digirolamo & Associates in 2013 and has further strengthened and built new customer relationships in the eastern part of the territory.

“Dave D. and Jeff were the clear choices for the award this year,” says…

Hearth & Home Technologies (HHT) has acquired Big Woods/Stellar (Prior Lake, Minnesota), a leading manufacturer of premium linear and custom gas fireplaces. With a proven track record of innovation, Big Woods/Stellar’s award-winning engineering team offers decades of collective experience. They have been recognized throughout the hearth industry with many awards for bestin- class new product innovations that reflect their artistry and innovation. In addition to a premium gas fireplace offering, the custom fireplace division differentiates itself by taking a concept from the architect, builder, or homeowner and bringing that concept to life with a unique fireplace.

“Today, Big Woods/Stellar…

Terry Wayne Lail (1952-2018), a veteran of the casual furniture industry, passed away on Oct. 10 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in the presence of his family after a long and difficult recovery from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident in 2017. a funeral was held on Oct. 14 at Providence Baptist church, near his home in Hickory, North Carolina, where he served on the finance committee and as a deacon.

Lail’s career in the casual furniture industry began in 1977 and spanned several positions within the industry in publishing, management, and sales. He was well-known in the industry…