OF BACKYARD-BARBECUE AFICIONADOS, 64% consider a glass lid a must-have feature in their grills, according to two studies by SCHOTT of more than 400 U.S. respondents who grill at least once a week in spring and summer. Most (54%) say that watching food cook through a glass lid is a serious benefit, and 31% say that avoiding lid lifting is another strong advantage.

SCHOTT’s NEXTREMA®, a heat-resistant glass-ceramic material, can be used in grill lids, so backyard chefs can monitor cooking and prevent overcooking or charring from flare-ups. NEXTREMA is heat resistant up to 1,740 degrees (950 degrees Celsius)…

OUTDOOR-FURNITURE MANUFACTURER SUNVILLA CORP. has opened a third distribution center in Houston, Texas. SunVilla currently has two domestic distribution centers, in Los Angeles, California, and Atlanta, Georgia. The new 80,000–square-foot facility in Houston will handle domestic orders from the South and Midwest. Each distribution center will carry a full array of SunVilla products, which are also available as direct imports.

Matt Weiss, senior vice president of sales for SunVilla, says, “With the addition of our third distribution center, we are poised for growth on the domestic side of our business. SunVilla is now able to get our customers what…

LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas Market announced today that registration is now open for the Summer 2016 Las Vegas Market, running July 31-August 4, 2016, at www.lasvegasmarket.com/register. In addition to registration, the website also provides links to pre-market planning tools – including the Online Catalog Gallery and the Market Planner – as well as links to the Market’s official housing website, which features the popular “Book the Block” promotion offering market-goers a variety of incentives for confirmed advance reservations.

“Las Vegas Market continues to exceed expectations as the leading buying platform for furniture, home décor and gifts in the…

WALLINGFORD, CT – Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens was awarded “Best Kitchen” by a panel of esteemed judges at the show, which took place in New York, March 17-20, 2016.

According to the IFDA, Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens’ commitment to bringing luxury to the outdoors by way of offering color, style, and design, was one of the many deciding factors in recognizing the company. In addition, Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens’ ability to blur the line between indoors and outdoors captured the attention of Dwayne Clark, senior director at Dwayne Clark Interior Design Management Group.

“In an industry where color and texture…

Dealers can now show off the creative and functional Patioflame Table from Napoleon as the centerpiece of the deck or patio. “Napoleon’s Patioflame Tables open the backyard up for year-round use and extend the square footage of a home,” said Stephen Schroeter, Napoleon senior vice president of Sales & Marketing. “For any size backyard or outdoor living space, Patioflame Tables have consistently ranked as popular outdoor appliances over the last few years.”

These self-contained flame tables are the perfect height for entertaining, allowing ample space for drinks and side dishes on the tabletop. Consumers can choose from a wide variety…

BALDWIN PARK, CA - Treasure Garden, award winning manufacturer of outdoor shade umbrellas and accessory products, has introduced a new finish—Driftwood. This upgraded frame coloration incorporates a natural wood look in soft grey-taupe tones and is designed to complement many of the increasingly popular grey toned woven wicker collections available in the casual marketplace today. This new finish will be available initially on the 9’, 11’ and 8’x10’ auto tilt series beginning in June 2016.

Color experts are indicating that these softer grey tones are the new neutral for indoor and outdoor décor and continue to increase in popularity year…

ANAHEIM, CA - Hestan Outdoor is a new line of premium residential grills offering powerful, professional-grade components and distinctive features and benefits. Hestan offers complementary outdoor products such as undercounter refrigeration and outdoor accessories.

Manufactured entirely in the U.S. in the company’s 70,000+ square-foot state-of-the-art headquarters in Anaheim, Calif, Hestan Outdoor gas grills offer a number of innovative, high-performance features.

Hestan Outdoor grills are available in built-in and freestanding models, and feature a unique, sleek, stainless steel design available in 12 exclusive color finishes.

www.hestanoutdoor.com

ARLINGTON, VA - The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association has announced its 2016–2017 Board, with new appointments to three Executive Committee seats, including chairman. There are two new manufacturer representative appointments and three new regional representative appointments.

HPBA’s Board has a total of 21 voting seats: six on the Executive Committee and 17 representatives for manufacturers and geographic regions throughout the United States and Canada.

Board Executive Committee
Chairman: Gene Butler purchased The Firebird in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1988 and has been active in the industry ever since. From its humble start out of…