DuraVent to Introduce Enhanced Venting Solutions, Premium Product Line at HPBExpo 2018
On February 21, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
DETROIT – DuraVent today announced it will showcase its complete line of venting solutions and newest technologically-advanced products during the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Expo 2018, March 8 – 10 in Nashville, Tenn.
To provide ease of installation when working in confined spaces, DuraVent will release its lower profile PelletVent® Pro Tee Cap. A one-handed twist-off cap held in place with a spring button design, the PelletVent Pro Tee Cap height has been reduced by 1” compared to previous designs and provides a smoother operation than previous generations.
DuraVent will also unveil…
Pellet Fuel Flame Making its Mark
On February 17, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Breckwell’s Traverse Pellet stove, part of the Acadia Series, has what company officials are calling the best flame ever produced by pellet fuel. This non-electric gravity-fed pellet system uses a 6” Class “A” chimney, no blowers, motors, sensors, or control mechanisms needed. Operating with warm even heat at consistent fuel feed rates. Patented combustion system produces a wide flame, filling the entire viewing area on both high and low burns, comparing the beauty and elegance with a gas flame.
Sunbrella and Ballard Designs Launch Indoor Performance Upholstery Collection
On February 16, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Veteran home furnishings retailer Ballard Designs and performance textile manufacturer Sunbrella® have partnered to launch the retailer’s first collection of performance fabrics for indoor upholstery, featuring the aesthetic of Ballard Designs and the performance of Sunbrella.
BALLARD DESIGNS PERFORMANCE FABRICS BY SUNBRELLA—which are now available at BallardDesigns.com—includes more than 100 fabrics with patterns and textures ideal for interior spaces, all with Sunbrella’s legendary durability, stain resistance and ease of cleaning. Soft chenille yarns and a palette of neutrals ground the collection, while simpler yet statement-making motifs offer an aesthetic that complements the relaxed atmosphere of a home.
Sunbrella’s exceptionally soft…
Coyote Outdoor Living to Introduce New Luxury Features at PrimeTime in Orlando
On February 15, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
DALLAS - Coyote Outdoor Living will be introducing several new updates to its already celebrated line of stainless grills, ceramic cookers, and refrigeration units at Nationwide PrimeTime in Orlando, Florida. From Sunday, February 1 through Thursday, March 1 Coyote will be located in Booth #3508.
In this highly competitive market, Coyote is upgrading all the C-Series Grills to feature its signature infinity burners and the S-Series Grills with ceramic briquettes flavorizers. The S-Series from Coyote Outdoor Living aspires to exceed the highest standards and will now expand to include the C2SL30, a compact 30’’ grill while the new C2C42,…
Mark Nureddine to Receive 2018 Donna H. Myers Award
On February 14, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ARLINGTON, VA - The Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA) and Casual Living announce Mark Nureddine as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Donna H. Myers Barbecue Leadership Award.
Bull Outdoor Products—based in Lodi, California—is a leader in the manufacture of prefabricated outdoor kitchen appliances and equipment, providing products to 900 dealers and distributors in North America as well as in the U.K., numerous European countries, Philippines, Costa Rica and Panama.
“Mark championed and popularized the concept of outdoor kitchens with his development of sophisticated barbecue equipment and accessories,” said Jack Goldman, president and CEO, HPBA. “In doing so,…
Casual Market Shifting and Growing at Las Vegas Market
On February 14, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas Market announced today that an emerging shift in casual and outdoor product introduction resulted in a larger than usual number of new product introductions at the just-concluded Winter 2018 Market, January 28 to February 2. Business was brisk, with both a 13% increase in overall retailer and designer attendance this winter and a 23% increase in buyers reporting interest in sourcing and shopping casual/outdoor products.
“Las Vegas Market is starting to see a paradigm shift in the way producers introduce and sell casual and outdoor furnishings, with a corresponding change in the way buyers shop…
TEC Grills Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the World’s First Infrared Grill
On February 12, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
2018 marks the 40th anniversary of TEC Grill’s invention of the infrared grill. In the mid-1970s, Bill Best, CEO and founder of Thermal Engineering Corporation, was focused on industrial paint curing systems that used his patented infrared burner. A personal project – taking a burner from his lab and putting it into a grill for his family – became a full-blown business when Bill discovered that infrared heat didn’t dry out food on the grill. Bill set out to manufacture the best grill out of the best materials made in America, and TEC sold its first infrared grill in 1978.…
Two Grilling Enthusiasts Solve a 60-Year-Old problem
On February 09, 2018, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
PLANO, TX - Pretty much everyone (97% according to market research) thinks it’s safer to turn off the propane tank after grilling. Propane & fire safety organizations universally recommend this practice. And if you look closely in almost any manufacturer’s gas grill manual you’ll find something like “Be sure to,” or “Always remember to,” turn off the propane tank between uses. Why is this recommended? Simply put, turning the tank valve off is the surest way to prevent leaks. Yet despite our best intentions and industry recommendations, most of us, still, don’t turn off the propane every time we grill.…
