Glen Raven, Inc., a global provider of performance fabrics, announced Thursday that Allen E. Gant, Jr. has retired as CEO of the family owned company founded by his grandfather in 1880. Gant will remain chairman of Glen Raven’s operating board.

Gant announced his plans to retire as CEO of Glen Raven in 2013. The announcement activated a succession plan that named C.G. “Leib” Oehmig, IV, a 28-year veteran of Glen Raven, president and chief operating officer with the intent that he would become CEO upon Gant’s retirement, which was effective on Oct. 5.

“Leib’s previous leadership role will serve…

ZUO, an international lifestyle brand, won the prestigious American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) - California North 2017 Best Product Design Award, for their Majorca Outdoor Daybed. Winners were announced during the chapters Design Excellence Award Event at The Ram’s Gate Winery, Sonoma CA.
Each year ASID National Chapters honors members and industry partners with design awards, celebrating numerous categories in design excellence for Interior Design projects including, merchandised displays and manufactures design products.

The Design Excellence Awards were judged by ASID - California North past Presidents, and past board members from San Diego, New Jersey and…

NEW HOLLAND, PA -  Breezesta’s expanded Piedmont collection offers a broad array of features and designs to allow dealers and their customers to customize all of their outdoor spaces, creating personalized experiences “For Every Season of Your Life”.  The Company adopted this tagline to underscore the versatility, flexibility and sustainability of its product line.  Breezesta products are made completely from recycled plastic bottles (milk jugs) and backed by a lifetime residential warranty. 

The Breezesta Piedmont Collection has evolved from static deep seating to an expansive collection with the addition of dining, terrace and motion products.  Highlighting the launch are…

FT LAUDERDALE, FL - CASTELLE, designer and manufacturer of luxury outdoor furnishings, recently released a series of professionally produced videos showcasing all of the company’s 2018 outdoor collection introductions along with one highlighting its industry-leading manufacturing process.

The videos, which are produced as marketing tools for Castelle’s customers, provide a moving visualization of the details, finishes and craftsmanship incorporated into making each piece of Castelle furniture. Created to be used by specialty retailers in educating their sales personnel and customers, the videos can be accessed across multiple platforms including online and mobile applications. Each video is available for…

The Comfort Glow Monterey dual fuel vent free gas stove provides a massive 30,000 BTUs per hour. The open-face design offers maximum flame enjoyment from the charred oak log set and dual yellow flame burner. Heating up to 1,250 sq. feet, this stove is an attractive and economical way to heat almost any room.

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CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – RH Peterson Co. introduces a new line of Real Fyre® Direct Vent Gas Inserts that bring together the beauty and wood fire realism Real Fyre gas log are known for, with the convenience and efficiency of a modern gas heater.

Featuring direct vent “sealed combustion” that enables the fireplace to “zone heat” a single room, the line includes the iSeries intermittent electronic ignition (IPI) model and the millivolt mSeries standing pilot system model. Both versions come in three sizes to fit most masonry or factory-built fireplaces. A large glass viewing window showcases beautifully detailed…

Glen Raven, Inc., a global provider of performance fabrics, announced Monday that it has closed its acquisition of Sunbury Textile Mills, a market leader in the design and manufacture of decorative jacquard fabrics. Financial terms between the two privately held companies were not disclosed.

“Today is a milestone day in the history of both companies,” said Allen E. Gant, Jr., chairman and CEO of Glen Raven, Inc. “By combining resources, Glen Raven and Sunbury are poised to continue expanding the unparalleled level of service that customers of both companies have come to expect.”

Glen Raven and Sunbury have been strategic…

PELHAM, AL - Amy Myers has joined Gabriella White LLC, parent company to Summer Classics and Gabby, leaders in the indoor and outdoor furniture industry, as chief marketing officer (CMO). Myers will lead the integrated marketing strategy of the brands, including pricing plans, product positioning, promotional activities and merchandising.

“Amy’s extensive background in developing marketing and merchandising strategies for several well-known brands has armed her with the expertise to help us realize our vision,” said William White, president of Gabriella White. “She has the leadership we need to drive an even stronger omni-channel marketing approach that will increase market…