CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA - American Fyre Designs® (AFD), an extensive line of exterior fire features, has expanded its collection with new products to enhance the outdoor living experience.

Fire Bowls with Water
The Marseille and Versailles Fire Bowls with Water combine running water with dancing flames for a serene and inviting outdoor living experience. When hooked up to the home’s water supply, an integrated spout enables water to flow out from the bowl creating a dramatic effect against the flames. The bowls are available in a variety of sizes from 32” to 48” and in several colors and…

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA - The New Real Fyre® Millivolt Direct Vent Gas Insert combines dancing flames and glowing embers for the look of a wood fire with the convenience and efficiency of a modern gas heater. Direct-vent “sealed combustion” technology allows a homeowner to turn off the central heating system and “zone heat” a single room for maximum cost savings.

The insert’s large fire viewing area showcases the beautiful detail of the specially crafted Burnt American Oak or Split Burnt American Oak logs whether the fire is on or off. The inserts are equipped with an easily accessible control…

DELRAY BEACH, FL - Twin-Star International recognizes the importance of giving back to the community and they encourage their employees to do the same. When the Delray Beach Initiative asked for volunteers to decorate the local Delray Elks Lodge for the Halloween Hollywood Horror event on Friday, Oct 30th to benefit the Milagro Center, 18 Twin-Star employees eagerly volunteered their time to help.

The Twin-Star employees used their talents and creative energies to turn the unsuspecting Elks Lodge into a frightful Halloween Hollywood Horror scene, which helped the event raise almost $10,000 for the Milagro Center.

Barbara Stark, president…

WALLA WALLA, WA - Blaze King is sad to announce the passing of a dear friend, Charles “Garth” Bates on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Garth and his brother Syd purchased Valley Comfort Systems in 1988 and in March of 1998 purchased the USA operation of Blaze King Industries from company founder Hal Larson. Syd and Garth sold the company in 2004 and retired from the hearth industry.

Garth was highly respected by dealers, distributors and employees alike and was known for his candid, honest, and respectful way of doing business. Garth is survived by his wife Penny, daughters Rhodena &…

FT LAUDERDALE, FL - Pride Family Brands has launched its 2016 online virtual tour of the manufacturers’ Chicago Merchandise Mart showroom. Developed using Google Business Views, an interactive 360-degree tour of the showroom was created to highlight the complete line of Pride Family Brands’ luxury aluminum furnishings.

With this marketing tool, retailers and consumers can get a close up view of complete furniture groups, individual products, and intricate details at their desktop. Through advanced digital technology, Pride’s virtual tour allows online users, via computer or mobile platforms, to take a customized tour throughout the showroom at their own speed.…

IRVINE, CA - Tropitone Furniture Company Inc has added Curve, a collection of outdoor pool furniture with a modern twist. Created using the Rotoform process, Curve is an environmentally friendly, durable, and easy-to-clean polymer product. Curve’s bright finish options create a playful environment.

The Curve collection consists of a molded chaise lounge, to be used on its own or with a riser. Mimicking the contour of the human body, the Curve chaise lounge features an arched back, low seat, and a bend for legs to suit one’s natural form.

Curve chaise lounges are made using the Rotoform process and…

SAN DIEGO - Soundcast recently held its European Fall Sales Summit in Belgium. A new product line in development, along with heightened sales support and a new brand marketing strategy, are fueling excitment for 2016.

Principals from Soundcast’s international sales and marketing partners came from UK, Portugal, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Sweden, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Austria, and Italy to meet in Brussels, Belgium, for this first summit following the sale of Soundcast, and the appointment of its new leadership team headed by Oscar Ciornei, president and CEO.

Soundcast has a strong European presence and brand name with several freestanding…

GREENVILLE, NC - The Hammock Source announces a month-long food drive as part of its commitment to giving back to the community. Throughout the month, employees will be encouraged to bring canned foods and other non-perishables to be collected and donated to The Food Bank of Eastern North Carolina.

“The Hammock Source has been fortunate enough to experience success and continued growth,” says Walter Perkins, III, CEO, adding, “Having quality employees that embrace our commitment to giving back is very rewarding.”

Additionally, The Hammock Source announced earlier this year that a portion of all its Original Pawleys Island furniture…