Celebrating 125 years in business, Pawleys Island® Hammocks is introducing, for 2015, a line of handsome, virtually maintenance- free, all-weather porch furniture inspired by life in the Low country South. Crafted of solid Durawood™high-density–polyethylene lumber manufactured from recycled plastic milk jugs, each of the casual chairs, rockers, footstools, tables, and swings in the new furniture line’s three collections also features marine-grade, rust-resistant 316 stainless-steel hardware and uncommonly secure joint connections, making this among the most stable outdoor furniture available today. Every piece of furniture is available in multiple lumber colors, from hues that closely resemble wood to the eye popping…

Jay Weber, a 25-year veteran of the outdoor-furniture industry, has joined NorthCape International as its national account manager. In this role, he will supervise special projects, including the debut of teak, which was introduced at the 2014 ICFA Preview Show™.

Tom Murray, president of NorthCape, says, “We’re excited that Jay is joining the team. His knowledge and experience in the industry will be a big asset as we expand our product line. The addition of teak (and reclaimed teak) is an exciting opportunity for NorthCape, and I’m looking forward to our customers’ response to the new product.”

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Surya has appointed Jim Levine to the newly created role of vice president of Surya Outdoor. Levine is a veteran of the casual-furniture industry, where he has spent the past 32 years overseeing business operations, sales/marketing, supply-chain management, and product design for a variety of outdoor-product lines.

In his new role, Levine will be responsible for expanding Surya’s outdoor- product offerings while also building and overseeing a sales force focused specifically on retailers in the outdoor-products category. Surya’s outdoor lines currently include rugs, pillows, and poufs, with ceramics, hurricane lamps, tabletop products, outdoor mirrors, and outdoor lighting set to…

Outdoor-furniture manufacturer Agio International has signed a long-term lease with Las Vegas Market™. Starting in July 2015, Agio will anchor the 12th floor of building C (in a 22,000–square-foot showroom) as part of the market’s casual-furnishings category launch. The display space will feature the same collections as Agio’s 19,000–square-foot gallery in Chicago, Illinois.

Bob Gaylord, president of Agio-USA, says, “This new showroom will help us reach an incremental retailer base that does not attend category-specific shows. Las Vegas Market attracts the traditional-furniture and lifestyle stores and the big-box, catalog, and Internet retailers, which aligns with our future growth plans.…

Agio-USA recently promoted Barb Hunter to the position of vice president, national accounts. Bob Gaylord, president of Agio-USA, says, “Barb has successfully worked with countless retailers, and her accomplishments have truly been outstanding. In recent years, Barb has headed our company’s efforts with some of our largest national accounts.”

Hunter says, “Throughout my career, I’ve admired Agio-USA for being a leader in outdoor furniture. Working with Agio for the past 10 years in various retail channels—specialty, mass, and clubs—has been an incredible experience and provided tremendous growth opportunities. This new position allows Agio-USA to provide the highest level of…

DELRAY BEACH, FL - Based on surveys of tens of thousands of women, Twin-Star International has received the 2014 Women’s Choice Award for its Duraflame brand of indoor fireplace heaters.

Duraflame Powerheat indoor fireplace heaters are available in a variety of styles and finishes, and utilize up to six quartz InfraRed heating elements that provide efficient heat distribution to quickly warm rooms up to 1,000 square feet.

With a lifetime operation of over 20,000 hours, they produce a healthier heat by retaining higher levels of oxygen and moisture in the air over standard heating elements.  The heating elements…

DALLAS - Coyote Outdoor Living, a Dallas-based pioneer in the design, development and production of outdoor kitchen products, has expanded its international and nationwide network of distributors to include Doolittle Distributing, the premier appliance distributor in the Midwest, and LUXSA, which brings high quality imported brands to Mexico.

Doolittle Distributing, which has locations throughout Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota, and LUXSA’s more than 45 dealers throughout Mexico will now carry Coyote’s full line of products including its newest product, “Grill-in-a-box,” which is designed for smaller spaces, as well as its two most popular…

FORT LEE, NJ - Filled with lifestyle imagery, binding swatches, finishing specifications and fabricated corner feeler swatches, this merchandising display board provides consumers with a a complete overview of the Custom Area Rug Program.

Available in 13-inch by 18-inch and 24-inch by 36-inch formats to fit each display unit, the merchandising board works well in the showroom.

Finishing options include:
• two-inch length wool fringe;
• wool and synthetic serging;
• programmed borders;
• courtron polypropylene;
• genuine leather;
• linen;
• cotton fabric;
• cotton basketweave; and
•…