DALLAS - Organizers of the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo™ (PSP Expo) are now accepting entries into the Million Dollar Pool Design Challenge. The competition is designed to give pool and landscape designers, builders, and outdoor living architects a real-world scenario from which to deliver innovative design solutions without the restraints of a budget.

The PSP Expo team has been working with esteemed pool designers, Reid Schindler & Mike Farley, to set the parameters around the competition, which is also set to engage seasoned veterans to and showcase experience and practice. While also engaging students and recognizing their…

DALLAS – The Texas Historical Commission recognized Sunnyland Patio Furniture as a Texas Treasure with the Texas Treasure Award from the Texas Historical Commission. This Texas Business Award Program pays tribute to businesses who have provided employment opportunities and who have supported the state’s economy for 50 years or more.

“It is a privilege and an honor for Sunnyland to receive this prestigious recognition,” David Schweig, president of Sunnyland Patio Furniture, said. “Each year has brought us new growth opportunities that have kept our momentum moving in a positive and upward direction. Our success comes from our employees, our community…

CHICAGO - Mettendorf brings 24 years of consumer products leadership experience, having partnered with virtually all channels of mass retail, specialty and “omni-channel” e-commerce.  For ten of those years, he also worked in the premium casual furniture industry.  From 2005-2012, he served as Managing Director/SVP of Sales and Marketing for New River Casual Furniture, while building their North American operations.  He previously worked as Vice President of Sales for Homecrest Outdoor Living and senior sales and marketing leadership roles with Orion Ropeworks, Surya, Fox River Mills, Daka Designs and Sara Lee Corporation.

“Michael brings a stellar reputation within the casual…

ONTARIO, CA - OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories located in Ontario, Calif., will be distributing a new training program throughout their dealer base meant to help new and existing retail sales associates sell the OW Lee brand.

This new training program is made up of six comprehensive lessons which can be viewed on a computer, tablet, or phone. These lessons cover the unique aspects of OW Lee that help sell the brand, product knowledge, and general industry terminology, ordering options, and offers advice on how to best present the brand to the customer.…

POMPANO BEACH, FL - Serge Ferrari North America, manufacturer of flexible composite material technology, introduces Soltis Proof VivoTM, a printable awning fabric with a natural fiber woven appearance. This waterproof fabric is available in the United States exclusively through Trivantage.

Soltis Proof Vivo is ideal for commercial and retail awnings and canopies, pergolas, umbrellas, and small tent structures. The Soltis line from Serge Ferrari includes a full range of solar protection products, from meshes to waterproof fabrics.

A coated polyester, Soltis Proof Vivo is a technological advancement on the Stam 6002L awning fabric introduced in 2016. Utilizing a…

LAS VEGAS, NV, HIGH POINT, NC and ATLANTA, GA - International Market Centers (“IMC”) announced today the completion of the acquisition of AmericasMart Atlanta. The merger of the two best-in-class B2B showroom operators creates the world’s largest permanent mart for the furniture, gift, home décor, rug, and apparel industries. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The combined corporate entity, which will operate under the name “International Market Centers,” now owns and operates nearly 20 million square feet of permanent showroom space in Las Vegas (NV), High Point (NC), and Atlanta (GA). The individual Markets and their respective venues…

LANGLEY, BC & FERNDALE, WA – Montigo Fireplaces, a designer and builder of commercial and residential fireplace products, has announced that Ultimate Marketing Associates, Inc. has been appointed as sales representatives for the California territory (including Reno, Sparks & Carson City, Nevada).

“We are very excited to have Ultimate Marketing join our growing team,” stated Jonathan Burke, CEO of Montigo. “Bob and Cody Bredel, along with their entire group bring the breadth of coverage and focus on growing partnerships that we feel will serve our dealers well. We very much look forward to working with them to grow our…

LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas Market reports that registration numbers are pacing ahead year over year for Summer Market with significant growth in key attendee categories. The notable upsurge in buyers correlates with increased growth in the diverse cross-category resources available at Las Vegas Market and including furniture, home décor and gift. Summer Market is July 29 to Aug. 2, 2018.

“Las Vegas Market provides access to a diverse selection of products not available at other markets,” said Robert J. Maricich, CEO for International Market Centers. “We continue to build on the breadth and depth of our offerings for buyers…