WEILBURG/LAHN, GER - “Like Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy), Weilburger Coatings is coming to America,” says Dan Geiter of Weilburger North America Inc. According to Geiter, Weilburger Coatings is incorporating in the USA as Weilburger North America Inc in a concerted effort to take on the American hearth, patio, and barbecue industries with its line of high temperature coatings.

Initial concentrations for this market will be with the Senotherm® Classic line, which is the company’s standard quick-dry, solvent-based high temperature coating, and Senotherm® UHT series, the easy-to-apply Non-Smoker® coating.

Weilburger Coatings, GmbH is the leader in high temperature coatings…

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Two thirds of grillers want a glass window in their next barbeque, and 64 percent of backyard barbecue aficionados consider a glass lid a must-have feature in their grill. That’s what SCHOTT, the international technology group, found through two consumer studies with upwards of 400 total respondents.

A majority of these grill lovers (54 percent) said watching food cook through a glass lid is a serious benefit, and 31 percent said no more lid lifting is another strong advantage of a glass lid. SCHOTT showed off its NEXTREMA® glass-ceramic for grill lids and outdoor infrared…

BARRIE, ON - Canada-based Napoleon Products released the following message this morning regarding the passing of Jim McLean.

It is with deepest sympathy that we share the passing of our associate, coach/mentor and friend, Jim McLean, vice president of Sales, Grills Division. Jim began leading the Grills team at Napoleon on June 1, 2010, and during his almost 6 years of service he successfully helped to bring the name “Napoleon” to the forefront in Canada, USA and Europe. It is a testament to Jim and to his legacy of what he has left behind.

Jim established very close…

LAKE ELSINORE, CA - American Fireglass, manufacturer of fireplace/fire pit glass and related burner products, has successfully completed its Inter Partes Reexamination of Moderustic’s core U.S. Patent No. 7,976,360 (the “Core Patent”) before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

The Federal Circuit has affirmed the USPTO’s decision, disallowing all of the claims of the Core Patent as being unpatentable and obvious in light of prior art. (See USPTO Reexamination Control No. 95/001,724 and Federal Circuit Case No. 2015-1772.)

“The Federal Circuit’s ruling is a total victory…

Homecrest Outdoor Living recently launched a new mobile and tablet-responsive website to enhance the online experience for their customers. The website redesign has an updated layout and new features that will allow users to easily navigate the site, view photos of Homecrest’s beautiful collections, and gather useful product information and design tips.

“We’re proud to unveil some new features on our updated website,” said Kelly McComb, marketing director at Homecrest Outdoor Living. “We’ve made choosing furniture for your outdoor space into a more interactive experience. Anyone can easily design and coordinate furniture in their outdoor space from the comfort of…

CHICAGO - Summer Classics HOME celebrated the grand opening of its new generation of licensed home furnishings stores on March 11th in the heart of Highland Park. In December, furniture brands retailer, Summer Classics Home announced the new combination indoor and outdoor luxury furniture store in Chicago called SC Home.

The new licensee carries both Summer Classics luxury outdoor furniture and Gabby high style transitional furniture and lighting. This whole home concept is in line with emerging trends from industry thought leaders. 

New licensee and owner Bruce Erickson commented, “Our store looks incredible! The Grand Opening turned out…

TROY, N.C. – Capel Rugs is rolling out a customer care program for retailers at the High Point Market in April with the introduction of “Uniquely Capel.”

“Uniquely Capel” is designed to give retailers a unique market experience as a way to demonstrate how Capel Rugs goes the extra mile to meet retailers’ unique needs. Dealers who schedule appointments with their Capel Rug reps will have the opportunity to relax and recharge their personal and electronic batteries in the company’s showroom with amenities such as chair massages provided by licensed massage therapists and charging stations for mobile devices.

“We…

HIGH POINT, NC - In a move to better serve its independent members, the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has created a new Sales Representative Council to provide insight and advice to the ICFA Board of Directors. Bryan Echols, a sales representative in Concord, NC, and a member of the ICFA Board of Directors, will serve as 2016 chairman of the Council.

“One of our goals for ICFA has been to significantly increase participation in our association. The formation of the Sales Representative Council offers this key segment that opportunity,” said Gary McCray, president of Klaussner Outdoor and 2016 Chairman…