CHICAGO - Presented by The Chicago Athenaeum, Dometic’s MoBar 550 has been awarded a 2021 GOOD DESIGN® Award for its innovation and design excellence. Founded in Chicago in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and Charles and Ray Eames, 2021 marked the 71st convention of the GOOD DESIGN jury.

GOOD DESIGN remains the oldest and one of the world’s most recognized programs for global design excellence. In 2021, The Chicago Athenaeum received a record number of submissions from manufacturing and industrial and graphic design firms representing the best of design. Dometic’s MoBar 550 was chosen in the 2021 class of best consumer…

FORT LEE, N.J. – Couristan has added two new display units to its merchandising portfolio. The Signature Area Rug Collections display unit houses 40, 18” x 18” swatch samples of the best-selling area rugs.

Labels on the back of each swatch sample provide information for the consumer, including a QR code that takes consumers directly to the Couristan website to view entire collections. The Two-Tier Outdoor/Indoor display unit houses Couristan’s entire line of award-winning outdoor carpets and illustrates the custom rug capabilities.   

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MENOMINEE, MI – Lloyd Flanders® has confirmed Jessie Flanders as new CEO and creative director, and promoted Bryan Echols to senior vice president of Sales and Marketing. Flanders will guide the company in its mission to provide world class quality outdoor furniture with an emphasis on accountability, integrity, and collaboration.

During her tenure as vice president of Marketing, Flanders has overseen the streamlining of product data from internal systems to external outputs, including published sales materials and the company’s website; revamped the production schedule for development of new product; and developed an extensive database of visual content. Flanders has…

One of the best things about having a wood fireplace is being able enjoy the warmth and ambience of a fire inside, while the temperature outside is well below zero.

Over time, chimneys and fireplaces can become clogged with ash, debris and creosote — a thick, hard coating of highly flammable toxic debris. This needs to be removed to ensure fires can burn safely. Fireplaces that haven’t been used in a long time should also be cleaned and inspected, since animals and birds can make their way into chimneys and wreak havoc that may not be visible…

WADENA, MN— Homecrest Outdoor Living has added Marjorie Partin, who joins the team as director of Retail Sales for United States and Canada. Partin will work remotely out of Houston, Texas, and will oversee all aspects of retail sales for the company.

Partin graduated with a BS in Interior Design/Architectural Design and Development. This, combined with her 35-year history in the design retail and wholesale furniture business, made her the perfect candidate for this position.

Homecrest CEO Randy Shorts said, “Marjorie is a veteran in outdoor furniture and a versatile manager. She will be a true asset to…

LAKEVILLE, MN – Hearth & Home Technologies® has acquired The Outdoor GreatRoom Company®, a manufacturer and supplier of premium outdoor living products. The Outdoor GreatRoom Company is based in Lakeville, Minnesota. Founded in 2003 by hearth industry veteran Dan Shimek, The Outdoor GreatRoom Company was the first to enter the gas fire pit category, positioning the company as the expert on outdoor fire.

Gerry Shimek, CEO of The Outdoor GreatRoom Company, stated: “We are proud to have built on our brother Dan’s legacy by adding a full offering of outdoor gas fire pit tables, gas fire burners, outdoor kitchen islands,…

SARASOTA, FL -  Windward has further expanded its sales team with the addition of brand ambassadors Dave Ervin and Shaun Loewen. With sales experience that spans decades in the outdoor category, the new sales professionals will represent and grow Windward’s American-made casual furnishings’ presence at retail as well as within designer and commercial markets.

“We are excited to welcome Dave and Shaun to the Windward team,” said Charles Emmons, executive vice president of Sales and Marketing for Windward. “With their years of experience in the outdoor and designer segments, we feel confident our valued retailers, commercial partners and prospective…

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Shayla Copas, CEO of Shayla Copas Lifestyle and award-winning interior designer, author, and licensed product designer, recently added her husband, Scott Copas, to serve as COO of the Shayla Copas Lifestyle brand.

For over four decades, Scott Copas has worked for Arkansas-based Baldwin & Shell Construction Company. Beginning as an estimator, Copas ascended to the position of president and CEO in 2014. Under Copas’ leadership as CEO, Baldwin & Shell saw its sales grow from $80 million to over $300 million. He will leave a legacy of deep ethics and a high standard of accountability.

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