CARROLLTON, TX - Still not sure what to make for your 4th of July bash? The folks at Coyote Outdoor Living suggest Zesty Asian BBQ Wings to complement the perfect outdoor party. Created by Rasa Malaysia, in partnership with Coyote, this Asian BBQ Wings recipe creates a delectable twist on tried and true BBQ Wings, providing a perfect finger food for a Independence Day bash.
Founded in Dallas, Coyote Outdoor Living specializes in the design, development and production of high-quality, all-stainless steel grills and accessories, providing people with the tools to build the outdoor kitchen of their dreams.…
Parà Group (Sovico, Italy) has hired Jeff Jimison as national sales manager for Tempotest USA to lead sales for the company’s line of performance fabrics for awning, casual- furniture, and marine applications. Jimison has an extensive background in outdoor performance fabric, having been involved in these markets for 15 years.
His previous position was as vice president of business development for Sattler Corp., and he was instrumental in the development and growth of the Outdura brand—from the brand’s inception, in 1999 (under the ownership of Shuford Mills), to its position as a market leader in outdoor performance fabric. Jimison…
Casual Cushion Corp., a leading manufacturer of outdoor cushions and patio umbrellas, recently purchased 181,000 square feet of additional warehouse and manufacturing space. This purchase brings Casual Cushion’s total manufacturing and warehouse space to more than 300,000 square feet, all located in the company’s headquarters city of Rock Hill, South Carolina. Since it moved to South Carolina from South Florida in 2007, Casual Cushion has seen tremendous growth across all segments of its business.
Jason Siesel, vice president of Casual Cushion, says, “We have had growth with our catalog, specialty, OEM, and contract customers over the past seven years.…
The Big Green Egg Company has announced that it has successfully tested a supercapacity unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), more commonly known as a commercial drone, with the ability to enable the company to offer same-day home delivery of the new MiniMax EGG by August 2014. The Green Egg rapid-delivery system (GERDS) has passed numerous safety tests and has successfully lifted the new MiniMax EGG and transported it safely to various delivery locations.
The GERDS uses a groundbreaking technology based on the same autorotational safety system used in commercial helicopters to prevent any possibility of the UAV’s reaching the ground…
Twin-Star International recently celebrated its fifth annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. Employees showed the children how to color and build 3D miniature mantels.
Other activities included making birdhouses, holding mock job interviews, and learning teamwork by building real mantels. The day ended with
Twin-Star International, home-furnishings manufacturer of high-quality furniture, thermoelectric wine coolers, and electric heaters, has appointed Steve Ashman as vice president of operations. He will be responsible for the company’s global operations and will be based at Twin-Star’s global headquarters in Delray Beach, Florida.
He reports to Rob Cohen, president and CEO. Previously, he served as vice president, supply chain, with Masco Asia, Slam Brands, and W.E. Connor (Hong Kong). His experience includes manufacturing operations, product development, strategic sourcing, vendor-quality management, and product distribution in the United States and Asia.
Twin-Star International Home Furnishings of Delray Beach, Florida, presented a check for $1,500 to Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County in April 2014, during the company’s TEAM Build project. Robert Cohen, Twin- Star president, was joined by 18 energetic employees to frame, roof, paint, and landscape a Habitat for Humanity home in West Palm Beach. “We encourage all of our employees to give back to the community, and it is our pleasure to advance the wonderful work of Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County,” Cohen says.
Casual-furniture manufacturer Cabana Coast (Mississauga, Ontario) has increased its presence in the United States by hiring sales representatives who previously worked for Lane Venture. Newly assigned staff include Linda and Dana Fitts (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska); Dennis Dobbratz and Brian Bywaters (Florida); Lori and Jim Cooke (Illinois and Missouri); John O’Hare (New England states); Jim Hamlin (Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi); and Rick Dale (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska). Other representatives assigned include Tim Crowley (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and New York); Jon Scheaf (Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia); and…