GLEN RAVEN, NC - Designed to be mixed and matched, the new Sunbrella® Shift Collection by Glen Raven Custom Fabrics debuts with classic designs interpreted in a contemporary fashion. The collection is comprised of six patterns that cleverly layer texture, color and pattern, fusing traditional pattern with modern styling.

“One of the strongest trends in the market today is the use of opposing forces,” said Greg Voorhis, design director for Glen Raven. “You see old contrasted with new, light with dark, shiny with matte, natural with man-made. We considered all of these opposing forces in creating this collection, and as…

VANCOUVER, WA - Evosus™ Business Management Software, makers of an all-in-one software program designed specifically for the Hearth and Home industry, has hired Andre Parker as a new member of the Evosus Support Team. With over 20 years of experience with client desktop support, Andre will be a valuable software resource helping clients with software-related questions, best business practices, and usage of product. 

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FT LAUDERDALE, FL - Castelle has hired Bianca Beckermann in the position of financial planning and analyst. In her role with the luxury casual furniture designer and manufacturer, Beckermann will provide research and analysis for corporate and territorial sales strategy and growth. Beckermann will report to Castelle’s CFO, Kevin Riggott, in the Ft. Lauderdale headquarters.

“We are pleased that Bianca is joining our team as a financial analyst. This is a new position within our company and one for which we see the potential for exciting company and industry exploration,” said Riggott. “Bianca’s expertise and enthusiasm for analyzing everything from…

COLUMBUS, GA - Saber Grills has introduced an innovative new grill brush that is designed to last five times longer and clean better than traditional wire brushes. The new Cool Touch™ Grill Brush has stiff abrasive nylon bristles that attack baked-on food particles without breaking or causing damage to the cooking grates.

Nylon has long been used in commercial cleaning tools that require heavy-duty use. The polymer is known for its superior flexural strength and excellent abrasion and wear resistance. The bristles on Saber’s Cool Touch brush won’t shed and are angled to clean between and under the cooking grates.

ONTARIO, CA - OW Lee has introduced its new Siena collection. Siena brings a classic traditional OW Lee look to a smaller scale group. The simple yet elegant lines of the Siena collection evoke a traditional flair of 19th century Italian farmhouse living.

With details such as fluted square and flat bar, twisted steel top bar, and hand forged scroll work, this collection is as timeless as it is beautiful. Although smaller in scale, this collection features a proprietary Plush Comfort cushioning system to maximize comfort. “Siena is a tried and true OW Lee collection,” said Terri Lee Rogers,…

MIAMI - Pelican Reef Inc, a provider of outdoor patio and sunroom furniture, will expand its Las Vegas showroom to accommodate and introduce a new line of value and price point outdoor groupings.

The C-1276 showroom located in the World Market Center in Las Vegas, NV, will now measure 8,300 square feet and feature such new collections as the Panama Jack® Graphite for Outdoor and Kauai for Sunroom.

“Our new showroom space will allow us to increase our sales in key areas that align with our current and future growth plans. The bigger space will allow us to display…

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Summer Classics remembers Susan Lambeth, for her smile, her ‘whatever it takes’ attitude, and for putting her customers first. Lambeth was a dedicated member of the sales team for 17 years in the states of North and South Carolina. In 2009, she lost her battle to Ovarian Cancer after courageously fighting for three years. President of Summer Classics Private Label Harold Hudson, states, “She is remembered not only as a valuable sales rep, but also as a loving wife, mother, and advocate for Ovarian Cancer.” Hudson worked closely with Lambeth throughout her tenure with the company.

Susan…

ARLINGTON, VA - To help consumers conserve energy, HPBA and its members have begun a three-year initiative to phase out the use of continuous pilot lights in newly manufactured vented gas fireplaces, stoves, and inserts.

Continuous pilot lights, sometimes referred to as “standing” pilots, have provided an automatic, reliable mechanism to stop the flow of gas when no flame is present. However, consumers have always had to remember to manually extinguish pilot lights when they aren’t needed to conserve energy––until now. Technologies on the market now eliminate this step for consumers, offering increased ease of operation while eliminating unnecessary…