Phifer Makes Plans to Return to Spring ITMA Show
On April 10, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TUSCALOOSA, AL - Phifer Inc will return to the semi-annual fabric market ITMA Showtime, from May 31 – June 3, showcasing fabrics crafted with enthusiasm for color and pattern.
Phifer’s 2015-2016 Designed Fabrics stock line of fashion-forward indoor/outdoor furniture fabrics, including 15 new GeoBella® cushion fabric options added since December, feature cleaner lines, larger scales and strong pattern elements in traditional and contemporary styles.
This mix of ideas and colors helps make it easy to create subtle, yet stylish updates, or to totally redirect the inspiration for indoor and outdoor spaces. For more information on the Designed Fabrics…
Colonial Collection Gas Fire Pit Tables: Customer Favorite Expands Once More
On April 07, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MINNEAPOLIS —The Outdoor GreatRoom Company™ has newly updated Colonial Collection Gas Fire Pit Tables, featuring the new Artisan Supercast top, and the Absolute Black Granite top. The Artisan Colonial top is an acid washed Supercast concrete finish available on three different base heights: chat, dining, and pub.
The fiberglass bases are in a Dora Brown finish. Other tops available on a Dora Brown base are: Marbleized Noche Supercast, Mocha Supercast, and British Brown Granite. Mix and match four top finishes with three base heights. The Black Grand Colonial is made of durable Absolute Black granite and available as a chat…
Walpole Outdoors Establishes New Relationships with Retail, Dealer Partners
On April 05, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
WALPOLE, MA - Walpole Outdoors, manufacturers and distributors of architectural landscape products and structures, has joined forces with three retail and dealer partners along the east coast. The partners include: DiSabatino Outdoor Living, a landscape design firm located in Wilmington, Del.; Merrifield Garden Center, a Merrifield, Va-based garden center; and Gingerich Construction, a custom home building and remodeling company in Wildwood, Fla.
Each new partner has enabled Walpole Outdoors to expand its presence among different sets of clientele interested in transforming their backyard spaces into outdoor havens as well as adding curb appeal to front entrances. “These new partnerships…
Elmira Stove Works Celebrates 40 Years of Cooking Up Retro Kitchen Appliances
On April 05, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ELMIRA, ONT - The Elmira, Ontario-based Elmira Stove Works stands as Canada’s only remaining kitchen appliance manufacturer. Celebrating 40 years in the business this year, founder and CEO Tom Hendrick said, “It’s been quite a run. There have been some bumps in the road, but, by looking ahead and continually adapting, we’ve been able to not only survive, but thrive.”
The ability to thrive over time is rooted in the company’s focus on product quality and innovation, maintaining a steadfast loyalty to its dealer network, and sticking to what it does best. A few recent changes that will lead…
The HammockSource Secures Permanent Showroom Space at World Market Center Las Vegas
On April 05, 2015, In Industry News by Staff
The HammockSource recently secured permanent showroom space at World Market Center Las Vegas in Nevada by leasing space C-1379. The 1,546–square-foot space will allow the corporation ample opportunity to showcase its Hatteras Hammocks, Pawleys Island Hammocks, and Pawleys Life HDPE furniture lines. The showroom will complement the company’s permanent space in High Point, North Carolina.
Walter Perkins III, CEO, says, “We are pleased to become a permanent part of the show. The space will allow us to continue to showcase our brands and commitment to quality. West Coast retailers and designers who may not have had a chance to see…
OW Lee Extends Its Lease at Merchandise Mart
On April 05, 2015, In Industry News by Staff
The Merchandise Mart (Chicago, Illinois), host of the Chicago International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market™and home to 45 permanent outdoor showrooms, has announced that OW Lee will extend its lease in suite 1598. For more than 60 years, OW Lee has been dedicated to the design and production of fine handcrafted casual furniture.
Through four generations, OW Lee has maintained its commitment to quality, and it combines centuries-old techniques with state-of-the-art equipment to produce beautiful casual furniture. The showroom at the Merchandise Mart features fine handcrafted casual furniture in wrought aluminum and wrought iron.
Terri Rogers, president of…
Industry Veteran Ron Larocca Receives Donna H. Myers Award at HPBEXPO 2015
On April 05, 2015, In Industry News by Staff
The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association and Casual Living magazine selected Ron LaRocca as this year’s winner of the prestigious Donna H. Myers Barbecue Leadership Award. A 30-year sales/marketing veteran, LaRocca has worked at all levels of the barbecue industry, involving everything from sauces, marinades, and charcoal briquettes to grills and accessories.
He has helped more than a dozen barbecue-related companies (such as KC Masterpiece® and Hickory Specialties) redefine and move their products forward in the market. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he served as chair and vice chair of the Barbecue Industry Association (BIA), and he was…
The HammockSource Hires David Strange to Direct Hospitality Sales
On April 05, 2015, In Industry News by Staff
The HammockSource, parent company of Hatteras Hammocks and Pawleys Island Hammocks & Furniture, recently hired David Strange to direct its hospitality sales efforts. “David’s primary focus will be to locate new avenues to place our growing Pawley’s Island furniture line within the hospitality and resort communities,” Reid Roney, executive vice president, explains.
Strange’s focus on customer service and his background skill set will be welcome additions to The HammockSource, which was founded in 1971 by Walter Perkins Jr. The corporation is one of the largest employers in Greenville, North Carolina, and is the largest manufacturer of hammocks in North America.
