HUDSON, N.C. – Sattler Outdura, a division of The Sattler Group, Austria, announces the addition of Chris Caldwell as product manager for Outdura casual furniture and Sattler shade fabrics reporting directly to Uli Tombuelt, Sattler Outdura USA CEO and director of sales casual furniture division.

In his new role Caldwell will be responsible for the development, analysis and management of all furniture and shade fabrics as well as working closely with sales and business development to enhance Outdura’s image and create long-term value to the organization.

Caldwell comes to Sattler Outdura with a strong management background in production, product development…

COMFORT, TX - OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories located in Comfort, Texas, has added Laura Hutchinson-Sax as an independent sales rep for the New England Territory.

Laura joins OW Lee to represent Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. She has been in the outdoor industry for 19 years, mostly in upstate NY but has expanded her territory to include the New England states in the last several years. Previous to that she worked in a furniture store as a designer.

“Laura’s experience and personal…

HUDSON, N.C. - At this years’ Casual Market Chicago, Sattler Outdura is showing their OVATION 4 collection of textured and patterned fabrics in their new showroom, 15-101, on September 21-23, 2021. In addition to fabrics, on display in the showroom will be inspiration boards by three top interior designers illustrating imaginative ways to use Outdura fabrics to show different perspectives on using all-weather textiles. And, as an added plus, the Outdura design team from the Sattler Outdura corporate headquarters in Graz, Austria and Hudson, NC will be in the showroom answering questions and sharing their expertise.

“We have received many…

PELHAM, AL ––ICFA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Bew White is the subject of a new biography by Christopher Taunton. The volume, ‘A Summer Classic: The Bew White Story’ delivers a detailed examination of Bew’s childhood, college years, early professional life, and the successes and failures that got him to where he is today.

What does it mean to live a truly substantial life? Can you look at the sum of your successes and failures and say that they were a job well done? ‘A Summer Classic: The Bew White Story’ explores these questions and more through a biographical examination of…

CANOGA PARK, CA – Ortal has appointed Jon Bowsher as CEO of North American operations. Bowsher will oversee the company’s expansive dealer and distributor network, identifying opportunities to enhance the Ortal brand, increase sales, and drive customer satisfaction for its products and partner-delivered services.

Bowsher, who earned a Master’s degree from The Ohio State University, is an experienced manager of businesses in the manufacturing, technical, and service sectors. As CEO of Ortal North America, he will support the company’s U.S. and Canadian dealers and distributors, identifying opportunities to help them increase sales and elevate the experience customers have with Ortal…

ELMIRA, ON – Elmira Stove Works, manufacturer of premium vintage-styled kitchen appliances, has introduced its newest curated color offering – Spice It Up – for the Antique and Northstar lines. Inspired by the aromatic herbs and seasonings used in recipes for centuries, the brand’s newest collection features a range of welcoming hues to delight the senses.

This well-rounded assortment of shades includes:
• Oregano – Herbaceous and lush, Oregano is a softly muted green color reminiscent of cool moss on the forest floor.
• Saffron – Bold and inviting, Saffron is a vivid golden-yellow hue that mimics the…

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces finalists for the 2021 Sales Representative of the Year following a call for nominations in July among the membership.

The award recognizes an outstanding sales representative within the casual furnishings industry. Finalists were selected based on leadership, professionalism, exceptional service, communication skills, knowledge and product training expertise.

The 2021 winner will be selected from among the five finalists through online voting of the ICFA membership. Finalists include:
   
Paul Bentley, Birmingham, Ala.,

Joe Crandall, Marietta, Ga.,

Billy Markowitz, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.,

Courtney Randolph, Irvine,…

HIGH POINT, N.C. – Five manufacturers of outdoor furnishings have been named finalists for the International Casual Furnishings Association’s 2021 Manufacturer of the Year Award. 

The five companies were selected for ICFA’s Manufacturer Leadership Award after a call for online nominations in July among ICFA’s membership. This year’s honorees include Castelle Furniture, Lloyd Flanders, Summer Classics, Telescope Casual Furniture and Treasure Garden.

The finalists were selected based on the overall design and quality of their products, along with their merchandising, customer service, ethics, communications and trade relations. Company profiles of the finalists will be distributed to ICFA members for…