In Memory of Dudley Flanders, Sr.
On June 03, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Dudley Flanders, Sr., passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on May 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raised in Fort Smith, Ark., Dudley graduated from Dartmouth College in 1975 and returned to Arkansas to work for Flanders Manufacturing Co., his parents’ case goods company. Thus was the start of a career that would lead him to become a luminary in the outdoor furniture industry. In 1982, Dudley and his father acquired the Lloyd Manufacturing Co. in Menominee, Michigan and founded Lloyd Flanders, Industries. Dudley became president of Lloyd Flanders in 1983 and CEO in 1991. …
Surya’s 2021 Catalog
On May 18, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CARTERSVILLE, GA - Surya’s curated 2021 catalog comes packed with product resources and never-before-seen lifestyle imagery. The 2021 catalog opens with beautifully orchestrated Surya Spaces lifestyle photography to inspire endless design possibilities and capture the essence of what is fresh and exciting for the season. Throughout the intuitively laid out catalog, products are brought to life with enhanced imagery, emphasizing unparalleled color, texture and detail. Detailed product specifications are included to help designers and their clients make quick and informed decisions.
Featuring 1,300+ new products across all categories, the latest catalog showcases an expanded range of rugs and accessories. New…
Skyline Design Luxury Outdoor Furniture Launches New lineup for 2022 and Expands Into Outdoor Furniture Showroom
On May 17, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MIAMI - Skyline Design North America has expanded its offerings in Luxury Outdoor Furniture with the large outdoor furniture showroom in High Point NC. This new patio furniture display is coming from the pandemic hiatus.
Skyline Design will be displaying at 411 Manning Street Showroom June 3-9, 2021. The showroom and outdoor courtyard will have “wow” items on display both indoor and outdoor. The showroom will be available year-round to key accounts and retailers to visit in North Carolina. It will be shared with our sister company Pelican Reef Inc.
Skyline Design, a global brand of Luxury Outdoor Furniture…
Valdese Weavers Unveils Color Trends
On May 13, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
VALDESE, N.C. - Color, design, and material trends evolve every season and the product team at Valdese Weavers tracks these shifting trends and is translating them into textile stories. As a completely vertical manufacturer, Valdese Weavers is able to leverage their on-site dye house to create custom colors and use their exclusive yarns to make truly trend setting collections.
The pandemic really accelerated a shift towards warmer, more comforting colors and materials being used in the home. The influence of earthen and botanical shades are prevalent in this new palette as people seem to rediscover their love for nature…
Outdoor GreatRoom Company Launches Bronson Block Gas Fire Pit Collection
On May 13, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MINNEAPOLIS - The Outdoor GreatRoom CompanyTM is adding the Bronson collection to its line of gas fire pits. Bronson Block Gas Fire Pit Kits are available in two shapes: round and square. The Bronson Roundand Bronson Square kits feature all the materials needed for someone to build their own gas fire pit.
Both DIY fire kits utilize durable, long-lasting hardscape pavers that vary between colors of red, brown, grey, and tan. The variation of color offers a unique, one-of-a-kind look for each fire pit. The collection also includes a Crystal Fire® Plus gas burner insert and plate, control panel,…
Three Top Designers Showcase Outdoor Visions Using Sattler Outdura Fabrics
On May 13, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HUDSON, N.C. - Top designers, Vicky Serany from Southern Studio Interior Design in North Carolina, Lisa Kahn from Lisa Kahn Designs in Florida and Jeanne Chung from Cozy Stylish Chic in California are sharing the imaginative ways that they use Outdura fabrics to brighten up their projects. Their visions boards will be on display in the High Point Sattler Outdura showroom, Market Square #505, during the Showtime Market, May 16-18.
“We enjoy having designers use Outdura performance fabrics and would like to thank these very talented leaders for sharing their creative visions with us,” commented Uli Tombuelt, Sattler/Outdura CEO and…
OW Lee Cuts Ribbon On New Factory in Comfort, Texas
On May 06, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
COMFORT, TX - OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories in Comfort, Texas, held a grand opening reception and ribbon cutting on Tuesday, May 4th. OW Lee recently relocated its business to Comfort, Texas from Ontario, California. Comfort lies within Kendall County and is located 40 miles northwest of San Antonio. With it, OW Lee brings 200 jobs to the area in different manufacturing fields.
The grand opening event was organized by members of the Boerne/Kendall County Economic Development Corporation, an independent nonprofit that works to enhance the economic development in Kendall County, TX.…
Five Key Design Trends Inspire Couristan’s Annual Trend Report - Colorado Style
On May 05, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
FORT LEE, N.J. – Marking 95-years in business, Couristan is once again launching its annual Trend Report video which has become a hallmark in the area rug industry.
This time the identified trends are all about the company getting “Back to Basics”, breaking free while allowing nature to cleanse the end-users souls as we all rediscover our own wellness. The company invites viewers to take a journey with them to Colorado – a land of solidarity….where evergreens resiliently hold their color in winter’s cold grasp, and where each new snow fall generates a fresh beginning. This is where nature…
