New Cedar Ridge Fire Table at The Outdoor GreatRoom Company
On September 21, 2016, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MINNEAPOLIS - The Outdoor GreatRoom Company™ has launched a newly designed Cedar Ridge Fire Table. The Cedar Ridge Fire Table was designed after overwhelming popularity of the Pine Ridge collection. The star of the table is the Washed Cedar Supercast top and features a stunning 12x42” stainless steel burner. The base is made of a composite decking that is both durable and stylish.
The table fits both the industrial and shabby-chic farmhouse trends that are gaining popularity in both the indoor and outdoor casual furniture industries. The table conceals a 20 lb. LP tank in the base or can be…
South Sea Rattan Launches Rebranding Initiative
On September 20, 2016, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
GREENSBORO, NC - South Sea Rattan has launched a major rebranding initiative, which includes a new name, a new corporate look, and an expanded product line, set to be unveiled for the first time at the Casual Market in Chicago next week.
The move comes on the heels of a new addition to parent company South Asia Manufacturing, industry veteran Bill Benton, who joined the company late this summer as group president of the family-owned firm. As reported last week, Benton, who reports to owner and chief executive Jacob Kuo, has merged Fairfax, the company’s case goods division, with…
Anacara Company Opens 14th Floor Showroom at Chicago’s Design Center
On September 20, 2016, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO - The Anacara Company has opened a new concept showroom on the 14th floor of The Design Center at the Merchandise Mart.TM The 4,000 square foot space, now open in Suite 14-127, is part of the prestigious 14th floor featuring luxury residential home furnishings showrooms HOLLY HUNT, Century Furniture, deAurora, Atelier Gary Lee, among others. After occupying a smaller showroom on the 16th floor for the past 12 years, the expansive 14th floor space allows for Anacara’s bigger presence within the world famous Design Center.
“The Mart and Casual Market Chicago continue to feature the largest showcase of…
NorthCape Acquires Distribution Rights for Fire Accessories
On September 20, 2016, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ALSIP, IL - NorthCape, based in Alsip Illinois, has acquired North American distribution rights for Terra Flame Home lantern and torch fire accessories.
The new brand for these products will be NorthCape Fire. All NorthCape Fire products will be powered exclusively by SunJel gel fuel based in Salt Lake City, Utah. NorthCape will launch the new line at the Causal Show in Chicago this week.
“Terra Flame has developed some great “firespace” products and we are excited to leverage our distribution system and make the prodcuts more convenient and cost effective for dealers and ultimately end users to…
Sunvilla Hires New Sales Team Members and Independent Sales Reps to Cover the Southeast and Midwest
On September 20, 2016, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA - Outdoor furniture manufacturer Sunvilla Corporation has added two new independent sales representatives: Krista Helton (KY, TN, AL & Panhandle) and Robert L. Wilk (OH, MI, IN).
Matt Weiss, senior vice president, said: “We are excited to add such strong sales reps to the Sunvilla team. Their relationships within their territories and enthusiasm for creating results will bring growth to Sunvilla as we continue to build our brand.”
Krista Helton
Krista joins Sunvilla after assisting her husband for many years on the indoor side of the furniture industry and is very familiar with the key…
IndoSoul Taps New VP of Sales and Marketing
On September 19, 2016, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Australian outdoor furniture & accessories supplier IndoSoul has named Mike Friedrichsen as vice president of Sales & Marketing. Friedrichsen will be responsible for growing sales and brand recognition throughout North America.
Friedrichsen, an industry veteran of more than 20 years, brings extensive experience from retail, manufacturing, and most recently from independent representation. He is a former Apollo award-winning retailer and he has held numerous management positions within the industry, including Leisure Design and Treasure Garden.
“I’m extremely excited to join the IndoSoul team,” Friedrichsen said. “The IndoSoul brand has enjoyed tremendous success around the world, largely due…
Hatteras Hammocks Makes Waves with Roman Arc Hammock Stand
On September 15, 2016, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
GREENVILLE, NC – The stylish signature stand from Hatteras Hammocks is crafted from four layers of Southern cypress with a layer of honey-gold sealant, for heightened weatherability.
As the cypress ages the wood slowly turns a gorgeous light silver. This award-winning, often imitated, stand design is as much eye-enticing backyard-beauty enhancement as it is superb hammock support.
The Hammock Source Boasts Soft-to-Skin Comfort
On September 15, 2016, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
GREENVILLE, NC - Quilted Hammocks from Pawleys Island are fashioned from two ample sheets of compellingly designed all-weather fabric quilted over a plush layer of pillowy polyester fiberfill batting promising lavish reclining in soft-to-skin comfort. Marine-spar varnished white oak-spreader bars and a proprietary rope complete this visual feast.
