Inspiration comes from every corner of the world, according to Marlys Giordano, creative director at Couristan, a leading importer and manufacturer of fine-quality area rugs and residential broadloom. for 2018, it’s all about incorporating color, globalinspired prints, and recycled materials to provide a sense of well-traveled, trend-aligned design for the home.

In the company’s first-ever trend report, Giordano identifies five key trends (shock value, work ethnic, the naturals, wandering eye, and hygge fresh) that have inspired many of Couristan’s new area-rug collections. they were introduced at Americasmart® in January and further showcased during the winter las Vegas market™.

ASA-D2 by Daniel Germani, an innovative, furniture like modular outdoor kitchen designed by architect and designer Daniel Germani and developed in partnership with cosentino and Brown Jordan outdoor Kitchens, has been honored with two awards for product innovation. AsA-d2 has received a platinum AdeX Award and a KBculture Award.

Designed to fit any outdoor setting, ASA-D2 bridges the gap between the growing demand for outdoor kitchens and the desire for high-end design elements, both within and outside the home. Weather-resistant materials, including a dekton by cosentino countertop and powder-coated stainless-steel cabinetry from Brown Jordan outdoor Kitchens, offer stylish protection…

Ultrafabrics, maker of intelligent performance fabrics, has introduced Wired, its newest collection from its Ultratech® brand. This new design features a hand and matte finish with a grain inspired by technology.

At a time when people are hyperconnected to the world and others around them via technologies, it is also essential to connect with their personal selves, their well-being, and their surroundings. Taking note of the present and living in the moment through sensorial experiences, Wired expresses how touch and color, together, speak to human interactions and emotional connections with the physical world. With Wired, a unique, tactile feel…

Mark Stephens has been promoted to the position of president of Pride Family Brands (Fort Lauderdale, Florida). Stephens will take over the leadership role previously held by Derek Ritzel, who has left the company to pursue personal interests. Prior to this promotion, Stephens served as executive vice president of sales for the manufacturer of handcrafted luxury outdoor furnishings. The appointment was made by private- equity company New Water Capital, the owner of Pride Family Brands.

As president, Stephens will be responsible for the successful execution of Pride Family Brands’ plan for long-term growth. John Disa, chair of Pride Family…

The Hammock Source (Greenville, North Carolina), manufacturer of globally recognized brands such as Hatteras Hammocks, The Original Pawleys Island, and Nags Head Hammocks, joined a growing list of companies nationwide that passed some of their projected corporate-tax savings along to their employees. Walter Perkins III, CEO, says, “Success is only attainable by having good people. At The Hammock Source, we want to continue to invest in the people who have made our business successful, and tax cuts will provide the funds to make this desire a reality.”

He continues, “We hope that other businesses will follow our lead and…

At Nationwide PrimeTime (Orlando, Florida), Coyote Outdoor Living introduced several new updates to its already-celebrated line of stainless grills, ceramic cookers, and refrigeration units. In this highly competitive market, Coyote is upgrading all the Cseries grills to feature its signature Infinity burners and all the S-series grills with ceramic-briquette flavorizers. The S-series aspires to exceed the highest standards and will now expand to include the C2SL30, a compact 30-inch grill, while the new C2C42, a 42-inch grill, is the largest grill in the C-series line.

Jim Ginocchi, president, says, “Design and value are at the heart of Coyote: Our…

Olympia Chimney Supply Inc. (Scranton, Pennsylvania), a leading designer and manufacturer of chimney venting systems, liners, and accessories, has qualified for the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition program (SHARP) of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). SHARP recognizes small-business employers who operate exemplary injury- and illness-prevention programs.

According to Anthony Tuttle, Olympia’s health, safety, and environment officer, Olympia began working with the Pennsylvania OSHA consultation program in February 2015. “The consultant identified issues with machine guarding and procedural documentation. We soon realized that we needed to build a new injury- and illness-management system from the ground up,” Tuttle…

Ray Murray Inc. (RMI) recently hired Chris Newkirk as regional sales manager. Newkirk has many years of experience in the hearth and grill industry, working for his family’s distribution business, Total Hearth & Grill (Mount Sterling, Kentucky).

Newkirk is eager to hit the road and continue providing exceptional service to the growing dealer network. He will be working alongside RMI’s existing sales team, primarily in the states of Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.