OW Lee Adds Two New Sales Reps in Key Regions
On July 02, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ONTARIO, CA - OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories located in Ontario, Calif., has added Josh Brumley and Loretta Dolan as independent sales reps for two key regions. Brumley has been involved in the casual furniture industry for sixteen years, working in sales, management, and buying roles on the retail side. His extensive knowledge of the marketplace and buying and selling techniques will ensure a smooth transition to the independent rep role in Texas and Oklahoma.
Loretta Dolan
Dolan has been involved in the casual furniture industry for three years, coming from…
C.R. Plastics - Retirement of Ted Scott, VP of Sales & Marketing
On June 29, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
After more than 5 years as vice president of Sales & Marketing at C.R. Plastic Products, Ted Scott will be retiring this July. Ted has played a critical role in the development and success of C.R. Plastics in the exciting and growing outdoor furniture industry. Under his strategic leadership and guidance, the company has experienced great growth, expanded sales internationally, and strategically transitioned into multiple sales channels.
“Ted has helped position C.R. Plastic Products for a great future as we continue to fulfill our mission of diverting plastic from oceans and landfills and making beautiful outdoor furniture,” said company…
Space Grill from Glen Dimplex Americas Offers Space-Saving Design
On June 29, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
With its space-saving design, Space Grill makes it possible to enjoy a full-size grill in small outdoor spaces. Space Grill features a 475-square-inch cook top that is powered by three stainless steel burners and provides a total 37,500 BTUs of heat.
Using an innovative folding design, Space Grill saves space when the grill isn’t in use. The gas grill’s unique, patented design allows it to fold down against the wall, sticking out about 8-inches from the surface, when not in use. When it’s time to cook, Space Grill pulls out in only 10 seconds.
Its patented internal drip…
In Memoriam: Mike Shippy
On June 28, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Mike Shippy, product development manager for Empire Comfort Systems, unexpectedly passed away on May 26, 2018. Mike will be remembered for his passion for life, his countless contributions to Empire, and his friendship.
Mike started his career as a propane salesman and worked his way up to product development. The value and innovation he brought to the hearth and grill lines at Empire was exceptional. Mike was a vital player in the development of the TruFlame fireplaces and inserts, Q-series grills, Clean-Face fireplaces, Portrait fireplaces, and Driftwood log sets, among many others.
Most importantly, Mike was…
Five Key Design Trends Inspire Couristan’s 2018 Collections – Plus New Trend Video
On June 28, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
FORT LEE, NJ - Inspiration comes from every corner of the world, according to Marlys Giordano, creative director at Couristan, importer and manufacturer of fine, quality area rugs and residential broadloom. For 2018, it’s all about incorporating color, global-inspired prints and recycled materials to provide a sense of well-traveled, trend-aligned design for the home.
In the company’s first-ever Trend Report, Giordano identifies five key trends that have inspired many of Coursitan’s new area rug collections, introduced at AmericasMart in Atlanta in early January, and further showcased during the Las Vegas Market. Two area rugs inspired by these trends recently…
Montigo Welcomes Chad and Eric Allred as New Rocky Mountain Territory Reps
On June 27, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LANGLEY, BC & FERNDALE, WA – Montigo Fireplaces, a designer and builder of commercial and residential fireplace products, have hired Chad and Eric Allred of Professional Sales LLC as sales representatives in the Rocky Mountain Territory (New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada (excluding Reno, Sparks & Carson City), and southeast Idaho (Twin Falls, Burley, Rupert, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Rexburg and Salmon).
“We are very excited to have Chad and Eric join our team,” stated Jonathan Burke, CEO of Montigo. “They bring a high degree of professionalism and a focus on customer support that we feel will serve our…
STORIS 9.10 - Continuity of the Connected Customer
On June 26, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MT ARLINGTON, NJ- STORIS’ latest release, 9.10, delivers enhanced Customer Profiles, Open Order Management, and Logistical Scheduling related to a single, unified customer. STORIS’ Unified Commerce Solution centralizes customer relationship management across in-store technology and a retailer’s website.
In 9.10, customer data fields can now track alternate names, contact details, phone numbers, and a person’s associated business in their customer profile. For retailers that may have accumulated duplicated customer profiles over the years, they can merge these records to manage that customer as one account. The ability to search for a customer profile based on these expanded data points…
In Memory of Bob Keck, Co-Founder of the Fire Magic Brand
On June 25, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
R.H. Peterson sadly reports that Bob Keck, one of the founders of the Fire Magic brand, passed away Thursday, June 21. Born in 1932, in Whittier, California, Bob was the eldest of four, with a younger brother and two sisters. While in high school, Bob worked part time at the family business making fireplaces, fireplace hardware and barbecues. At Whittier College, Bob was appointed editor of the weekly newspaper the Quaker Campus, while also participating in basketball, cross country and track, which later earned him a place in the school’s athletic Hall of Fame for cross country and track. Bob…
