Often acclaimed for its product quality, industry-leading patented designs, and technological innovations, the Big Green Egg Company has further solidified its position as the undisputed category leader with the launch of a new Big Green Egg 2XL, nicknamed EGGzilla, the largest capacity high-performance ceramic grill in production today.

The 2XL, an evolution of the groundbreaking XXL, will be introduced at an astonishingly low $1995 MSRP ...and that is not a special promotional price, it is the everyday MSRP. 
Large enough to roast a suckling pig, 16 racks of ribs or 30 burgers at once, the Big Green…

HOUSTON - Fireplaces add warmth, comfort and ambiance to any room - but you want them to be safe for families. With InvisiMesh barrier screens from Quanex Building Products, users don’t have to sacrifice anything. InvisiMesh is the most invisible fireplace screen available, creating a safe and aesthetically pleasing barrier solution.

“Sales of InvisiMesh have grown rapidly over the past year because of its quality, fine wire detail and barely-there appearance,” said Jeff Smith, vice president of Business Development for Quanex’s Homeshield business unit. “Using double-wall glass barriers can create a distracting reflection on the surface of the glass and…

MINNEAPOLIS - The Outdoor GreatRoom CompanyTM (OGC) is excited to debut the Cortlin Gas Fire Pit Table. This modern gas fire pit table features a stucco base with a CorTen-steel look finish and is the company’s first stocked fire pit table with a UL listed 64” long linear gas Crystal FireTM Burner.

The Cortlin Gas Fire Pit Table is a modern, low-profile unit perfect for residential and commercial applications. The base is finished with Ferros stucco, a CorTen-steel look finish. The benefits of using a durable stucco instead of CorTen steel, allows the unit to retain its beautiful patina…

EVANSVILLE, IN - In June of 1968, one year after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana State University, John Bassemier earned a Master of Science degree in Automotive Education. After five years of study and training, John discovered there were no automotive teaching jobs available in his hometown of Evansville, Indiana.

The only teaching job John could find that remotely reflected his teaching skills were in appliance repair, and Heating & Air Conditioning.  John had no direct training or experience. That didn’t stop him, he accepted the position.  He then “Hung out his shingle” and began Appliance Sales…

Modern Flames continues its commitment to innovation in the hiring of a new director of Engineering, Jim Nolton. Nolton will continue the development and manufacturing improvements of the FusionFire® Steam Fireplace category as well as streamline existing electric products. His impressive background and experience will bring stability to future R&D as well as lead continuous quality control measures throughout the Modern Flames product line.

Nolton provides 32 years of a unique blend of consumer electronics engineering experience with high-tech Aerospace expertise used by the Military and Department of Defense (unmanned rockets and missiles). For 11 years Nolton served as Strategic…

Modern Flames will be introducing another industry first product to the Hearth Industry at this year’s HPBExpo in March at booth# 1408. This product is the first ever battery powered, Wi-Fi enabled electric log set that is designed to simply be unpackaged and placed inside an existing wood burning fireplace without running an electrical line.

With millions of wood-burning fireplaces in the marketplace, a common challenge is updating this look from wood burning to gas or electric. The Modern Flames Sunset Charred Oak is the first product of its kind eliminating these challenges and saving the customer installation costs…

BLOOMINGON, MN - Memphis Wood Fire Grills has hired Scott Severson as the National Sales Manager.  Severson brings years of experience in the speciality dealer channel in the luxury outdoor products market.  With a successful track record as both a sales representative and as a sales manager, Severson brings a strong focus on customer relationships and proven sales techniques.

Sharla Wagy, general manager says, “We are excited to have Scott join our team.  He brings both the experience and the enthusiasm to help the Memphis team of field sales reps excel in their service to our dealer network. “ …

LARGO, FL - Indoor and outdoor casual furniture and accessories manufacturer, Palm Springs Rattan® is now Watermark Living ™.  The company has undertaken a major rebranding initiative and will debut with a new catalog, website and showroom this April High Point Market at its new space, 205 S. Main Street.

“We were ready for a change and wanted a brand name that represented the breadth of what we have to offer today,” said Tim Newton, Watermark Living’s Managing Director.  “We offer so much more than rattan and since our outdoor and accessory offerings have increased significantly we needed a brand…