NEWPORT, N.H. – After years of continuous growth, Progressive Manufacturing, Inc. announced the purchase of a manufacturing facility located in Newport, New Hampshire. With significant improvements over the past few months, the renovated facility, offices, and warehouse are now home to Progressive Manufacturing and its fireplace brand, SÓLAS Contemporary Fire. Both businesses are fully operational at the new headquarters as of October 26, 2020.

The address is:
Progressive Manufacturing Inc.
452 Sunapee Street
Newport, NH 03773

With over 40,000+ square feet, the new facility has doubled Progressive Manufacturing’s space. The move provides a…

SOMERSET, NJ – KAS is introducing its market video series with a High Point Recap Video and Virtual Showroom Tour providing a detailed look at rug racks and new introductions for those that did not make it to market. KAS also displays these on the Virtual with KAS page on the KAS Rugs website dedicated to a closeup look at their rug program, color trends, design trends, and themes.

KAS encourages existing customers and those interested in becoming a future customers to register for their weekly emails at info@kasrugs.com. The new Video Series can be found at www.kasrugs.com and…

HIGH POINT – The International Casual Furnishings Association is honoring the late Mia Nault as the first recipient of its Unsung Hero Award, a new award recognizing outstanding customer service representatives at manufacturing companies who serve as liaisons with dealers and sales representatives.

A 10-year veteran in the customer service department of Ebel in Jacksonville, Fla., Nault was tragically lost in an automobile accident in February while she assisted a disabled motorist. When nominations for this new award were called, there was an immediate response from Ebel dealers and sales reps who admired the way she turned each problem into…

Jeff Thomases has stepped down as CEO of Swavelle Mill Creek. Although not involved with the day-to-day activities, Jeff will retain the title of chairman & founder and remain active in the organization and involved with product development and strategic planning.

Greg Thomases has been promoted to CEO. Greg’s strong knowledge of the industry has provided him with a backdrop of success over his 20 years of service with Swavelle. Greg will oversee all aspects of Swavelle and continue to lead sales efforts for the furniture division.

In addition, Alan Halpern has retired as CFO after 30 years…

RICHMOND, B.C. – In an effort to make the electric fireplace smart, the Cascade Series from Dynasty Fireplaces is packed with features with an emphasis on safety, comfort, and efficiency. Providing warmth, comfort, and now ease of control with the Dynasty Fireplaces App. The Cascade Series connects to smart assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Home. Easy to install and no need for maintenance, the Cascade Series has an exceptional flame effect and does not require venting.

www.dynastyfireplaces.com

ARLINGTON, VA - The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) announced today that it has made the difficult decision to postpone HPBExpo 2021 due to the ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally scheduled for early March in Nashville, Tennessee, HPBExpo 2021 will now be held June 23-26 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.

“The health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors and staff have always been our number one priority,” stated Kelly VanDermark, HPBA’s vice president of Expositions and Events. “Based on the current situation, the leadership of HPBA and the Expo Committee have decided it is in…

MIAMI - Argenexport, the exclusive US importer of Ñuke artisan-crafted Argentinian gaucho grills and wood-fired outdoor ovens, announced the availability of the Ñuke Pizzero, its new outdoor pizza oven.

As the popularity of outdoor cooking continues to grow with Americans spending more leisure time at home, the Ñuke Pizzero stands out as a centerpiece for the outdoor cooking space of any fire-worshiping foodie. Like all Ñuke products, the Pizzero is hand-made by South American artisans and puts real fire cooking at center stage.

The Pizzero ships with all the necessary fire-managing accessories and an easy-to-assemble steel rolling cart.…

WEST LEBANON, N.H. - Progressive Manufacturing Inc. has bolstered its engineering department with the addition of a new project engineer, Andrew Metz. In his role, Metz will bring a fresh perspective to product development for Progressive Manufacturing’s fireplace brand, SÓLAS.

As part of the SÓLAS team, Metz will work to further accelerate the development of SOLAS’ innovative fireplace products. Additionally, Metz will help support Progressive Manufacturing’s contract manufacturing customer base within the New England market.

Prior to joining Progressive Manufacturing, Metz graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Roger Williams University in…