Saffire’s new Crucible Firebox solves the industry’s longstanding issue of kamado firebox breakage. It’s 12-piece firebrick design is rated about 1,000 degrees higher and eliminates thermal stress. It also provides multiple new benefits such as faster and easier start with double size grate. Cleaning is much easier and done less often with the industry’s largest ash dump/pan. No more raking ash down through the grate or out of the bottom.

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DAYTON, Ohio – HPC, manufacturer of CSA-certified fire and water features, is implementing a Lifetime Warranty on its fire pit burners. This new warranty policy goes into effect May 1, 2019, and applies to the entire line of fire pit burners, including the popular and patented Penta Burner.

This new warranty policy, which covers both residential and commercial installations, is part of HPC’s emphasis on safety, innovation, and quality. “Our customers expect the best and the safest fire features from HPC,” commented HPC chief operating officer Sean Steimle, “so it’s up to us to continue to set the standard.…

DAYTON, OH – Fire pit manufacturer HPC has hired Scott Monnin as accounting controller. In this role, Scott will work with the accounting team to develop robust financial processes, continuous improvement programs, and metrics for each function.

“As HPC continues to grow, its need for smart financial management grows with it,” said HPC chief operating officer Sean Steimle. “Scott brings strategic financial expertise in this, and he’ll be able to make a significant and immediate contribution.”

Scott holds a Masters of Business Administration from Miami University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Ohio Dominion University.…

ATLANTA - The Big Green Egg Company has added outdoor grilling products veteran Tom Lengyel to its team as new national sales manager. Lengyel will work collaboratively with Big Green Egg’s domestic distributor network to manage and support the company’s sales and expansion targets through the implementation of business growth processes and other best practices initiatives.

Lengyel brings several decades of expertise in the outdoor grilling and specialty products industry to the position. Prior to joining Big Green Egg, he had served as director of Sales at Companion Group; vice president of Sales at Royal Oak Charcoal; vice president…

ONTARIO, CA – OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories located in Ontario, Calif., has been named an ADEX award winner in the Platinum and Gold categories for 2019.

The four award-winning products include the Studio Daybed, Studio Lounge Chair, and the Basso Fire Pit, all earning the Platinum distinction. OW Lee’s Forma Fire Pit earned the award in the Gold category.

“I am honored and flattered that not one but four of our 2019 product introductions were chosen for this distinguished award,” said Paul Rogers, director of Product Development.

ADEX stands for Awards…

LARGO, FL - On Monday, April 15, 2019, Leaders Holding Company, parent company of Watermark Living, held its annual corporate Florida Lobster and Fish Fry dinner in conjunction with a company-wide sales meeting and recognition event. All sales personnel were feted with a lobster, fish and chicken dinner with seafood personally caught and prepared by Jerry, Tim and Ashley Newton.

“This function has become a tradition for our company,” said Tim Newton, president, Leaders Holding Company. “With our access to Florida lobsters and fish, we are able to add a very personal element to this sales gathering by our…

HIGH POINT, N.C. –  Entries are now being accepted for the 2019 Design Excellence Awards, the premier design recognition for home furnishings and accessories produced for outdoor living.

The competition is open to all companies exhibiting at the 2019 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. Monday, June 24,…

MIAMI - As industry professionals and homeowners alike gear up for Spring remodeling season, Urban Bonfire and Dekton® by Cosentino are announcing a new partnership in 2019.

Conceptualized to inspire, as well as to streamline the purchasing and implementation process, the alliance will unite the category leaders in Urban Bonfire’s 60+ dealer partner showrooms across the U.S. and Canada.

“Our vision for this partnership is to inspire and educate builders, designers and homeowners about the realm of possibility of the new ‘outdoor room’, offering the very best when it comes to beauty, functionality and durability,” says Urban Bonfire’s president and…