RAIS A/S has entered an agreement with HEARTHLINK INTERNATIONAL regarding the future distribution of RAIS products in the North American market. HEARTHLINK INTERNATIONAL will operate as sole distributor effective January 2015.

Hearthlink International is based in the heart of Vermont and has a combined experience in the hearth industry for 30 years. Much of this time has been spent working closely with retailers, distributors and manufacturers from all over the world. 

RAIS President Henrik Nørgaard: “It has been important for us to secure the continuation of the RAIS brand in North America. HEARTHLINK INTERNATIONAL has extensive experience, market…

ORLANDO - The 2014 International Pool I Spa I Patio Expo made a splash as it returned to Orlando for the first time in seven years, November 5-7, 2014, bringing the region an impressive display of industry products, education and networking opportunities.

This year’s PSP Expo drew 11,103 attendees from across the country and around the world, a strong showing from the global pool, spa and outdoor industries. Attendees experienced a 148,600-sq-ft exhibit hall packed with brand new industry product launches, innovative show floor features, and an unmatched line-up of on-floor events. The PSP Expo’s conference program, prize giveaways,…

KINSTON, NC - Field Controls has recently received ICC approval for the Flue Sentinel® FSM and FSE dampers as alternatives for glass doors on fireplaces. With the Flue Sentinel, the beauty and enjoyment of an open hearth is an option that meets extensive building code and safety requirements while saving energy.

“The ICC Evaluation Service has confirmed that Field Controls’ Flue Sentinel complies with the provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, and International Energy Conservation Code,” said ICC President Shahin Moinian. “This confirmation, as evidenced in ICC-ES listing ESR-3661-PMG, provides guidance to code…

GLEN RAVEN, NC - The US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider today has partnered with Sunbrella® fabrics, producer of performance and marine canvas. Sunbrella is now a Gold-level sponsor of the US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider, the nation’s Olympic and Paralympic sailing team, and also as the presenting sponsor of ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami, North America’s premier Olympic and Paralympic classes regatta.

A North Carolina-based brand with deep roots in the American sailing community, Sunbrella will now assume a prominent role in fostering the future of high-performance sailing the United States. “Sunbrella and the US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider…

LARGO, FL - Leader’s Casual Furniture®, indoor and outdoor casual furniture and accessories manufacturer and retailer, has donated a new Friendship Bench to Bauder Elementary School. The company has partnered with Tiny Girl Big Dream’s (TGBD) Acacia Woodley to put an end to bullying and promote compassion and caring.

Born without complete arms, 12-year-old Woodley knows exactly what it feels like to be left out and not part of the normal group. “I wanted to create a place where a child can go when being bullied or having a bad day so others will know that child needs a…

HYDE PARK, UT - Camp Chef, a manufacturer of outdoor cooking equipment, received a patent on the Simple Ash Clean-Out System that is built into select pellet grill models. Camp Chef introduced its pellet grill nearly two years ago and has since added several other models to the pellet grill line due to increasing popularity and market demands.

Prior pellet grills “are not well-constructed to facilitate removal of the ash from the burner unit. Generally, the upper grill components must be disassembled to gain access to the burner,” according to the patent publication. “This is a messy, dirty, and difficult…

TUSCALOOSA, AL - With earthy, wine reds finding their way onto fashion runways and home decor in 2015, Phifer’s new Designed Fabrics Red Cedar collection follows suit with inspired indoor/outdoor palettes infused with these statement colors.

Relaxed red brown and soothing, earthy neutrals join forces for a cozy color collection that oozes comfort and encourages a restful evening. The Red Cedar grouping offers elegant, livable color and is the perfect adornment for interior and exterior living spaces. 

Phifer’s Designed Fabrics – plush, 100 percent recyclable GeoBella® Cushion Fabrics and sleek, sling Phifertex® Outdoor Fabrics – are the perfect…

WALLINGFORD, CT - Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens and Walpole Outdoors are leveraging their capabilities to create outdoor kitchen coverings designed to promote backyard living year-round. According to Garden Media’s 2015 Garden Trends Report, consumers are expanding outdoor spaces for perennial use, thus the need for high-quality outdoor kitchen coverings.

Walpole Outdoors’ new pavilions—set to be introduced at the 2015 International Builders’ Show / Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, Jan. 20-22, 2015—and shade pergolas, will provide full coverage for Danver’s stainless steel outdoor kitchens. 

These specialized environments will be constructed from Walpole Outdoors’ signature material, cellular PVC, which is low-maintenance,…