Twin-Star International, manufacturer of electric fireplaces, bathroom furniture, media consoles, wine cabinets, heaters, infrared heaters and stoves within the brands of ClassicFlame, Chimney Free, Tresanti, Black & Decker, Duraflame and Luxe Bath Works has named Robert Cohen as their Chief Executive Officer.

Cohen spent 11 years with Armstrong World Industries, culminating in his role as President and CEO of Armstrong Cabinet Products. Under his leadership the company posted record revenues and collected three JD Power Awards for the industry’s highest customer satisfaction. Previous experience also includes positions at Procter & Gamble, American Airlines, and Sunbeam Corporation.

“It’s a great honor…

Tropitone Furniture Company, Inc., has announced the endorsement of its innovative URComfort™ self-adjusting seating by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). This endorsement is a first for outdoor casual seating and one of very few for seating in general. Frank Verna, director of consumer sales and business development, says, “We are extremely pleased that the ACA has endorsed Tropitone URComfort seating. The ACA endorsement process is very rigorous. They want to ensure that any product that carries their endorsement label satisfies the high expectations of the buying public. Their reputation is…

Heatilator® introduces the next generation of Direct Vent gas fireplaces with the Heirloom. This clean face fireplace delivers authentic masonry looks without the cost of a site-built masonry fireplace, and is now available.

Superior Style, Exceptional Value
The Heirloom is available in 36, 42 and 50-inch sizes. Its tall opening, flush hearth and clean face design appeals to a wide range of homebuyers. Multiple fronts and interiors offer personalization for homebuyers and do not affect building plans. Each unit ships with its refractory in place and all three sizes have standard 24-inch framing dimensions. This saves time and money…

After a 3-year hiatus, Sunset West Fine Outdoor Furnishings is proud to announce that they will be returning to the Las Vegas World Market Center.

Sunset West will be showing the successful Coronado Collection for the first time in Las Vegas. Sunset West has taken space on the temporary 2nd floor of Building B, Space 0200-11.

“We are excited about the prospects of showing once again at the World Market Center. In the past Sunset West has attended Vegas to support our San Diego warehouse; but with the addition of our Dallas distribution facility, we feel that we have a…

Galaxy Outdoor, the largest manufacturer of custom-built outdoor kitchens and seating bars in the United States and Canada, continues to gain strength in the marketplace. All of the material used in the construction of its islands is made in the United States, and 100% of the products are built in Las Vegas, Nevada. All of its cabinets, bars, and firepits are constructed of 12-gauge, #120 galvanized tubing and welded together. No screws are used in the assembly of the frames. All sections are designed to be bolted together and self-aligned…

Longtime Empire Comfort Systems sales representative Al Bradtke passed away on April 25, 2012, at the age of 98. Bradtke served as a Navy Seabee during World War II. He worked for Whirlpool for more than 18 years before striking out on his own, as an independent sales representative, in 1983.

The Bradtke Sales Agency represented Empire for more than 15 years and was instrumental in carving out a market for Empire’s vent-free heaters in the Southeast. Empire initially imported ventfree heaters from Spain, under the brand name Corcho.…

Luxury casual-furniture designer and manufacturer Pride Family Brands recently reported that its in-season custom orders have surpassed those for the same period in 2011. The positive growth being experienced by the company is reflected in increases in custom-order sizes and the frequency of casual-retailer orders, as well as in the higher-end products selected.

“The custom-order segment of our business has always been significant,” Steve Lowsky, president of Pride Family Brands, explains. “In 2012, we are experiencing increases from retailers across categories and regions of the country. We feel, if…

Pride Family Brands, designer and manufacturer of casual furniture, announces that it has finalized an agreement withMMPI for the relocation of its company’s showroom to the 15th floor of the historic Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois. Pride’s relocation (from its current location on the 17th floor) is part of the Merchandise Mart’s anticipated reconfiguration of the casual/outdoor-furnishing floors, intended to offer designers and buyers a seamless experience while shopping the outdoor showrooms.

Steve Lowsky, president of Pride Family Brands, says, “For years, Pride Family Brands has been committed to maintaining a major presence within the Merchandise Mart and is excited…