Bella-Dura®, manufacturer of high-performance textiles, recently hired MJ Ramos to be part of its merchandising and design team. With more than 20 years of expertise in the manufacturing and distribution of luxury textiles and trimmings, Ramos brings extensive experience, an impeccable eye, and design acumen to Bella-Dura.

Irwin Gasner, Bella-Dura/Wearbest CEO, says, “MJ is an exceptionally talented individual with an incredible eye and intuition for design. Her past collaborations have produced many of the best-selling fabrics and trims in production today. We are honored and thrilled to have her on our team. We are already planning some amazing things.”…

M&G DuraVent now offers a solution for positive-pressure chimneys: DuraStack®, a modular, double-wall, positive-pressure chimney system. Fully tested and listed to UL 103, UL 1978, ULC/ORD C959, and ULC S604 standards, DuraStack offers versatility for a variety of applications, including boiler breeching, engine exhaust, chimney stacks, and grease ducts (model DIS only). The DuraStack DIS and DAS venting systems are cylindrical, prefabricated, modular venting systems incorporating a unique extended inner flange designed for quick assembly and pressure-sealing capability.

DuraStack DIS and DAS are composed of a thick-gauge material for the inner pipe and coupling, providing a strong and rigid…

Vermont Castings Group, a leading supplier of hearth and grill products throughout North and South America, Asia and Europe, today proudly announced that after a prolonged sale process with many potential buyers, the Company has been acquired by an entity owned by the employees of the Company. As a result of the acquisition, Vermont Castings Group (VCG) will be the largest privately held, employee-owned company in the hearth industry.

“I can’t be more excited about the direction we are taking Vermont Castings Group,” said Ricardo León, the new Chairman and CEO of Vermont Castings Group. “After listening to all…

Outdoor furniture manufactuer, Lane Venture, presented Dana Fitts, Territory Manager from Minnesota with the Carlton P. Bywaters Salesman of the Year award for 2012. Fitts, along side his wife Linda have represented Lane Venture in the mid-west since 1984. The award was presented at the recent Chicago pre-market. Previous recipients of the award have been David Mowery, Steve Kline, Dan Crone and Brett French. The award is presented each year to the Territory Manager who represents Lane Venture’s high standards of salesmanship, service and dedication.

In addition, eight Territory Managers were recognized as Quota Busters for the…

The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market / Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) today announced a redesign and renovation project for the 16th floor at the Chicago Merchandise Mart. This portion of MMPI’s redesign plan will be led by Cannon Frank, an award-winning design firm specializing in custom interior design and was recognized as Chicago’s Interior Design Firm of the Year earlier this year.

The redesign will incorporate new lighting designs, a fresh color palette for the walls and ceiling, and new floor coverings. The light fixtures will provide a brighter area for show-goers to peruse permanent showrooms. In…

The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market / Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) today announced a redesign and renovation project for the 16th floor at the Chicago Merchandise Mart. This portion of MMPI’s redesign plan will be led by Cannon Frank, an award-winning design firm specializing in custom interior design and was recognized as Chicago’s Interior Design Firm of the Year earlier this year.

The redesign will incorporate new lighting designs, a fresh color palette for the walls and ceiling, and new floor coverings. The light fixtures will provide a brighter area for show-goers to peruse permanent showrooms. In…

The Generation Line from CRP, boasting 16 color choices of recycled plastic casual furniture, has now added an uniquely designed Tete a Tete and matching footstool to their collection. Not only are they built to last the test of time, but are ergonomically designed with your comfort in mind.

Vermont Castings Group, a leading supplier of hearth and grill products throughout North and South America, Asia and Europe, today proudly announced that after a prolonged sale process with many potential buyers, the Company has been acquired by an entity owned by the employees of the Company. As a result of the acquisition, Vermont Castings Group (VCG) will be the largest privately held, employee-owned company in the hearth industry.

“I can’t be more excited about the direction we are taking Vermont Castings Group,” said Ricardo León, the new Chairman and CEO of Vermont Castings Group. “After listening to all the…