Sunvilla Announces New VP of Design
On February 20, 2017, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA - Outdoor furniture manufacturer Sunvilla Corporation has hired Wright Currie as their new vice president of Product Development and Design. Currie will help lead the design and creative direction of Sunvilla products.
Currie joins the Sunvilla team with 9 years of experience from Summer Classics and Gabby of Birmingham, AL. During his tenure there he led the design, product development, sourcing and quality teams. Currie has worked extensively in the outdoor furniture industry developing award winning designs in both the contract and specialty categories. Currie will join the Sunvilla design team working with Mike Farrell,…
New North American Headquarters for Australian Furniture Supplier IndoSoul
On February 17, 2017, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ONTARIO, CA - Australian outdoor furniture and accessories supplier IndoSoul is pleased to announce the new location of their North American US Headquarters & Distribution center in Ontario, California.
“For the past 3 years, we’ve been utilizing 3rd party logistics partners” said Mike Friedrichsen, IndoSoul’s vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Response to our new product introductions in Chicago was overwhelming, as were the subsequent orders – the time was right to get into our own place. We will now have tighter control over inventory flow and order fulfilment.”
In the heart of the Ontario industrial market, the 50,000 square…
Ryder Dining from Gloster Creates “Unprecedented Minimalism”
On February 17, 2017, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
The converging lines of this Stainless Steel stacking frame are inspired by more traditional folding designs. But in a unique twist, removing the mechanism creates an unprecedented minimalism. Finely balanced on scissor like legs this architectural piece is purely aesthetics driven.
With this extension to a considerable design portfolio, well known Danish Designer, Henrik Pedersen has pioneered a potential classic. Comfort remains priority while form is stripped daringly to a minimum. As Henrik says, “I believe Ryder is neatly reinforcing the classic design concept of less is more.”
Ryder’s slim, powder coated, stainless steel frame boasts a toughness belied by…
Evosus® Analytics™ Provides Strategic Decision-making Power
On February 16, 2017, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Evosus® Software, makers of an all-in-one business software program designed specifically for the hearth and home industry, now provides its customers with the ability to manage their business anytime or anywhere with Evosus Analytics™.
The new feature gives Evosus Software customers the ability to view real-time data on any tablet or smart phone device. Based on Evosus’ popular ‘Money Tree’ report, users can view year-over year sales data by product line, sub department, store or employee then break down data by percentage, quantity or dollar amount. Managers and owners can now view trends as they are happening, even when…
Navigating the Future and Camelback Mountain
On February 16, 2017, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - While attending the ICFA Educational Conference this week in Scottsdale, Arizona, Henry Vanderminden IV, president of Telescope Casual, and Tony Ramos, publisher of Patio & Hearth Products Report, took an early morning hike and scaled Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale.
The 4 mile round trip hike, with a vertical elevation of 1,200 feet, took Vanderminden IV and Ramos over a trail consisting mainly of large jagged boulders and rocks. At the top of the mountain, Vanderminden IV and Ramos were treated to a 360 degree unobstructed view of Scottsdale and Phoenix.
With the theme of this…
KettlePizza to Debut “Gas Pro” Model at 2017 International Home and Housewares Show
On February 15, 2017, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
NORTH ANDOVER, MA - KettlePizza™, a “Made in the USA” wood-fired pizza oven kit for charcoal style kettle grills, announced today that the company will debut the KettlePizza Gas Pro, a one piece stainless steel unit that transforms gas grills into high heat pizza ovens, at the 2017 International Home & Housewares Show. KettlePizza will showcase all of its products at booth #S-1767.
Placed on a pre-heated gas grill along with a pizza stone, the KettlePizza Gas Pro creates a high heat-cooking chamber that cooks the top and bottom of the pizza simultaneously. The KettlePizza Gas Pro unit will be…
A Conversation with Castelle CEO Derek Ritzel
On February 14, 2017, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Patio & Hearth Products Report recently spoke with Derek Ritzel, the new CEO at Castelle, in regards to his vision and direction for the company.
Patio & Hearth Products Report (P&HPR): Based on your considerable experience in the mattress, furniture, and specialty retail industry, what new and innovative ideas will brought to Castelle?
Derek Ritzel, CEO, Castelle: With today’s consumers trading up, premium products are outpacing all other segments within the marketplace. With this occurrence and seeing little or no growth in the total number of new consumers entering the marketplace, a focus will be placed on helping our…
Scandinavian Design from Gloster Tests Creative Boundaries
On February 08, 2017, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
SOUTH BOSTON, VA - Scandinavian design meets shaker. This trans-Atlantic concept leaps creative boundaries, combining notes of modern architecture and a minimalist aesthetic. At home in any contemporary space, this chair cleverly stays tactile and inviting with the integration of outdoor rope and Gloster’s signature teak.
Renowned Danish designer Henrik Pedersen has combined two elemental materials to produce a chair as perfectly refined as it is beautiful. Henrik says “The challenge of this design was to create a complex solution from the simplest palette - almost to create everything from nothing! I wanted to create the purest form of seating…
