Gabriella White LLC (Birmingham, Alabama), parent company of Summer Classics and Gabby, and leaders in the outdoor and indoor furniture industry, recently formed an advisory board of directors. Bew White, founder and chief executive officer, will lead as executive chairman of the board. William White will transition to chief executive officer and Greg Goetcheus will assume the role of president.

“These changes will allow Bew to focus on working with the outside expertise of the newly formed advisory board and will ensure sustainability of the business as we work toward continued growth and making our long-term vision a reality,”…

Windward Design Group (Sarasota, Florida), domestic manufacturer of quality outdoor furnishings and accessories, has reduced lead times due to efficiency planning across their manufacturing model. Retail partners are experiencing shorter than expected delivery times compared to others in the casual furniture industry.

As a domestic manufacturer, Windward Design Group can provide an efficient 8- to 10-week lead time with regard to outdoor furniture and accessory orders. Over the next 4 to 5 months, the company will continue to undergo realignment planning that will provide an expected delivery within 6 to 8 weeks to domestic customers from its Sarasota, Florida…

Pizza ovens from Oven Brothers (Ottawa, Ontario) are made from carbon steel and stainless steel, part of a design ethos to construct all products with an industrial look that is also strong enough to stand the test of time. All products come with a lifetime warranty.

The design vision for Oven Brothers started in 2017 when friends and business associates Gordo Jones and JP Normand wanted pizza ovens in their backyards. The two wanted ovens built from heavy duty materials capable of surviving Canadian winters.

“They set out to design an oven that did not exist; one that…

As the fall and football season is upon us, the cooler weather offers new opportunities to prepare outdoor spaces for total relaxation creating a resort-like oasis perfect for entertaining. With that in mind, Serge Ferrario has introduced the Soltis® Veozip, the company’s newest shade mesh that combines the quality and long-term performance of Serge Ferrari’s Soltis® range with a textile look and feel ideal for outdoor entertaining spaces. Specifically designed for outdoor zipper blinds, Soltis Veozip’s natural hemp fiber composition is woven with three different color yarns giving the fabric a natural, warm and trendy aesthetic.

With an openness factor…

Pacific Casual has elevated Jay Weber, senior vice president of Sales and Marketing, to president of the company. Dale Boles will continue in his role as CEO and founder of the company. Jay has been with Pacific Casual since 2018 and has managed all of the company’s Sales and Marketing.

He has been credited with growing the Barcalounger Brand at Mass retail and Specialty Retail markets. He also launched Pacific Casual’s PC brand ecommerce division which has expanded rapidly to be part of the significant growth of the company.

Prior to Pacific Casual, Jay held various executive positions at…

SARASOTA, FL - Windward Design Group returned to the Casual Market Chicago for 2021 and the response was overwhelmingly positive to its new introductions in aluminum and MGP as well as its customer favorites. As a domestic (USA) manufacturer, Windward Design Group’s timely product availability also received a welcome response from the specialty retailers, designers, and contract professionals who toured the show space on the 7th floor of the Chicago Merchandise Mart. For the Sarasota, FL-based manufacturer, renewing its participation in the Casual Market Chicago is just one part of its master plan to dramatically increase its presence and involvement…

DETROIT - DuraVent has acquired Hart & Cooley, bringing together two companies in the building products marketplace. Both companies have a long history in the hearth and HVAC industries with legacy brands and innovative products.

“Our immediate objective is to build one unified company, with one team, focused on world-class manufacturing and distribution,” said DuraVent president and CEO Simon Davis in announcing the deal. “We are guided by our passion for innovation and commitment to creating the benchmark for responsive customer service.”

Together, DuraVent and Hart & Cooley products will ensure high standards of HVAC products, enhancing quality of…

COMFORT, TX - OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories in Comfort, Texas, presented Charlie Smith with the Sales Rep of the Year award for 2021. This special presentation was made during a sales meeting at the OW Lee Showroom during the International Casual Furniture Market in Chicago, Illinois.

“Charlie Smith has been with OW Lee a long time, first with his dad and then taking over the Southern California and Southern Nevada territory on his own in 2016. He has grown to be not just a great salesperson but a great…