ICFA Seeks Design Excellence Entries
On July 26, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Entries are now being accepted for the 2021 Design Excellence Awards, the premier design recognition for home furnishings and accessories produced for outdoor living.
The competition is open to all companies who planned to exhibit at the 2021 Casual Market Chicago, as well as outdoor fabric suppliers, who are not required to be exhibitors. The entry fee is $100 per product for members of the International Casual Furnishings Association, which coordinates the competition. Non-members may enter for $500 per product. There are no limitations on the number of entries submitted.
The entry deadline is 5 p.m.…
HPBA Pacific Presents In-Person Dealer Round Up Aug. 29-31 at Lake Natoma, Calif.
On July 25, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LOS ANGELES - HPBA Pacific will host its in-person Pacific Dealer Round Up Aug. 29-31 at Lake Natoma Inn in Folsom, Calif. A schedule of 14 business sessions and technical training over three days will offer more than 24 CEUs. Indoor and outdoor display booths are expected to attract a strong attendance of HPBA and CSIA professionals.
The Pacific Round Up is an opportunity to get technical training, learn about government updates that impact the industry, and earn CEUs at business, health, or tech seminars. The event includes the three-day hands-on Tech Class instructed by industry veteran and respected NFI…
Momentum Stays Strong As Outdoor by Ashley Celebrates Their 5-Year Anniversary
On July 23, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
It’s no small feat to maintain rigorous quality standards in the midst of rapid growth and a worldwide pandemic. Officials at Ashley Furniture Industries, makers of Outdoor by Ashley, know it’s difficult, but so far it’s been achievable.
Andy Sokol, vice president of Merchandising, has helped to guide the massive company that continues to gain new fans with its Nuvella™ outdoor fabrics as well as its new line of MEGA TUFF ™ high density polyethylene furniture. “Ashley Furniture Industries is the world’s largest furniture manufacturer,” Sokol says. “Our goal is 100% out-of-the-box quality, and we strive toward that objective…
Glen Raven Announces Next Phase of $250 Million Capacity Expansion Plan
On July 21, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BURLINGTON, N.C. - As part of its ongoing commitment to support customers, expand capacity, and meet record demand for its Sunbrella® performance fabrics, Glen Raven, Inc. announces the next round of significant investments in facilities and infrastructure.
These investments represent phase two of a multi-phase expansion plan and are specifically focused on growing Glen Raven’s U.S. capacity. They will include additional production facilities and a new distribution center in the U.S., as well as additional equipment to increase output levels for Glen Raven’s Custom Fabrics division, which includes Sunbrella® fabrics.
Glen Raven’s phase two investments build…
Windward Design Group To Kick Off Updated Open House Program Beginning August 1st
On July 19, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
SARASOTA, FL - For the past ten years, Windward Design Group has hosted a sales and marketing open house at their corporate headquarters in Sarasota, FL prior to the fall show season. For 2021, due to changing buying and travel patterns, this popular event will take on a new and more flexible look. The entire month of August has been designated by the casual furnishings manufacturer for individual open houses.
The new schedule will allow the national team of independent sales representatives, the outdoor furnishings retail partners and the Windward Design Group management team the flexibility to schedule dates…
Treasure Garden’s Outdoor Rug Collection Expands for 2022
On July 16, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BALDWIN PARK, CA – The Treasure Garden Outdoor Rug collection of high-quality exterior rugs will expand for 2022 with the introduction of four new designer looks. Produced in Belgium exclusively for Treasure Garden, these 100% UV stable polypropylene rugs are available in two sizes and continues to be popular outdoor accessory.
All added to the Gold Collection, the introductions feature textural and multi-color designs as well as geometric patterning. Each of the outdoor rugs set to debut this summer and fall are constructed of multi-ply cabled heat-set yarns with a luxurious feel and superior durability.
“With each year, our…
The Commercial Grade Titan Umbrella Base Debuts from Shademaker
On July 15, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BALDWIN PARK, CA - Shademaker announces the addition of the Titan Base designed to hold the maximum weight needed for large size umbrellas while economical for shipping. Shademaker will introduce during the summer and fall markets this commercial grade umbrella base design consisting of a galvanized steel frame and a powder-coated aluminum lid.
This versatile base ships economically while offering enhanced stability through holding multiple weights up to 850 lbs. with (32) 12” x 12” x 1.5” concrete pavers, that customers can purchase at any home improvement store. The Titan is available in an attractive Shadow Graphite powder coated…
ICFA Awards Gala To Celebrate 2020 And 2021
On July 15, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association will host its annual Awards Gala on Wednesday evening, September 22, at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, marking the opportunity to recognize outstanding performances in the current year as well as 2020.
The 2020 event was held as an online program to announce recipients of the full roster of annual awards, but without celebration for the honorees and winners. “I look forward to this year’s Gala serving as the ideal opportunity for colleagues throughout the outdoor furnishings industry to reconnect,” said Jackie Hirschhaut, ICFA Executive Director. “We’ll be juggling a…
