MINNEAPOLIS -  The Outdoor GreatRoom Company (OGC) hosted its third-annual Outdoor GreatRoom Conference, August 23-24, at their new corporate headquarters in Burnsville, Minnesota. The event included staff, sales representatives, and a number of customers from across the U.S. for a two-day event. This educational event featured showroom, factory, and engineering tours, hands on product training, and round table discussions.

Evening activities included dinner and hospitality, curling, and a hosted dinner cruise on the Mississippi river through downtown Minneapolis. Eric Cannon, territory representative for the Rocky Mountain States commented, “best meeting ever! Great job OGC friends! From the gift bag…

The new Pendleton by Sunbrella® collection tells the story of those who walked the land before us, a sunset painting a colorful palette, and the mountain range creating texture underhand. The collection – whose story unfolds across the plains of American history – is now available to the trade through Pindler.
Pendleton by Sunbrella was born from the idea of bringing two heritage brands together, combining Pendleton Woolen Mills’ distinct aesthetic and the enduring performance qualities of Sunbrella fabrics – easy care, fade proof, and bleach cleanable.

“Pendleton by Sunbrella allows for so many styling options, from traditional to…

TUSCALOOSA, AL - Phifer’s new 2018-2019 Designed Fabrics stock line is marked by water-inspired and sparkling jewel-toned blues and greens, multitasking neutrals, and varied texture, offering a generous helping of ideas for making subtle or more dramatic updates to indoor and outdoor spaces.

The new collection features softly-textured, milky pearl colorations that evolve contemporary styling as it moves into the design forefront.  New gray introductions will help bridge yellow-based neutrals of the past with emerging color trends in cool grays. High texture and natural imperfection will continue to be important as new stock patterns mimic natural woven materials with handmade…

SUN VALLEY, CA - Merritt Designs, a leader in the casual tableware industry, will be unveiling its designer melamine to the outdoor and casual industry during the September Casual Market Chicago from the 12th through the 15th. Headlining the 2018 collections are creations by U.S. artists including Erica Friedman Studio, Lisa Thomas and Tre Sorelle Home Design. Each design in the introductory collections incorporates color as well as texture in high end melamine dinnerware and serving pieces.

“Each season, we are excited to add new designs from our family of talented artists,” said Kimberly Plummer, sales and marketing manager…

NASHVILLE, TN - IronStrike introduces a new addition to the Bellevue family of gas fireplace inserts with the Bellevue 27. Transforming a wood burning fireplace to a gas appliance, the Bellevue 27 is an ideal solution to upgrade the hearth without the cost of a complete fireplace overhaul.  A large, unobstructed view of the flame provides the look and feel of a traditional wood fire with the convenience of gas.  The sleek black interior highlights the yellow dancing flames from the five hand-painted and detailed oak timber logs.

Ceramic glass and a circulating blower provide heat for up to 1,625…

Astria Fireplaces introduces a new addition to its high-efficiency, wood burning fireplaces with the Villa Vista CD. 
A large, rectangular, ceramic glass opening on a precision laser-cut, heavy steel door allows panoramic views during use while an efficient air wash system makes sure you can clearly see the flame.

With a 3.8 cubic foot insulated firebox, the Villa Vista CD’s heavy steel log container can easily hold and burn logs up to 20 inches in length. Smooth white interior panels, a durable high temperature paint finish and an integrated ash lip give the Villa Vista CD an…

NEW YORK, NY - NorthCape and Libby Langdon are heading to the Chicago Casual Market with four new outdoor collections that expand the designer’s vision of modern outdoor living. The new designs will be displayed in a comprehensive presentation inside NorthCape’s Merchandise Mart showroom (Space 16-112) featuring rugs, lighting and accessories from the designer’s growing constellation of brand partners.

“Retailers are coming to Market looking for something fresh and new to excite shoppers,” Langdon says, “and our goal at NorthCape this Market is to present them with fashion forward, high-quality furniture for the outdoors in an inspirational environment packed…

FORT LEE, NJ – Couristan, Inc. a leading importer/manufacturer of fine, quality area rugs, residential broadloom and custom carpeting for the contract and hospitality industries is proud to announce the appointments of Mr. Chris Bushur and Mr. Mark O’Neill to the position of territory managers for its Residential Division.   

Chris Bushur has been appointed as the company’s residential territory manager for Northern California and Northern Nevada. Bushur will be reporting directly to Jeff Forwood, the company’s national sales manager for its Residential Division. Bushur has over 35-years of experience in the floor covering industry with a background of…