HENDERSONVILLE, NC -  Swiss Grill is implementing a new strategic plan to restructure its USA business that will ensure significant improvements in Swiss Grill’s operating model. The plan is designed to enhance the customer experience and provide a more efficient and robust platform to build upon. The new structure will accelerate innovation and enable a more effective go to market strategy for our Distribution and Dealership customers.

As part of the re-structure, a new North American headquarters has been opened in Hendersonville, North Carolina, and is now fully operational. Swiss Grill stands behind all of its products. All enquiries…

ONTARIO, CA - OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories located in Ontario, Calif, has introduced their new Bellini collection. Bellini brings family style seating with a warm and relaxed Italian flair to the outdoors.

Bellini’s design was inspired by Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835) a renowned 19th century Italian opera composer. He was famous for long, flowing melodies. The Bellini collection strives to recreate this in the majestic flowing lines of a whimsical Italian style wrought iron collection. Bellini is substantial and sturdy, yet comforting and beautiful with sweeping curves, hand forged scrolls and the added…

SAN DIEGO - Soundcast recently named Stephen Smith as its new online compliance manager. The hiring is the first of a series of pivotal staff additions for Soundcast, a developer and manufacturer of high-performance wireless music systems.

“Stephen is a fantastic addition to the Soundcast team,” comments Oscar Ciornei, newly appointed CEO and president, “Having a deep understanding of our customer base and its channels, alongside his strong analytical skills and veracity for research, he will give us the muscle required to strengthen and maintain our product pricing integrity for our distributors and dealers.”

Bringing expertise in sales…

DUNCAN, BC - Pacific Energy Fireplace Products has promoted Cory Iversen to Sales Manager for North America. Iversen brings a wealth of experience to this position; for over 25 years he has worked with all parts of the company and has developed expertise in customer relations, identifying objectives, strategies and action plans to improve short and long-term sales.

“We are pleased to have Cory lead our new sales force; his focus on sales implementation and providing our sales force the tools they need to achieve targets will elevate our strategy across North America,” said company officials via press release. “We…

Regency is proud to announce the launch of their new accessories for gas fireplaces and inserts. Vignette Faceplates with a built-in screen allow users to preserve the stunning look of their fireplace, and add a beautiful designer inspired frame surround.

Inlays give customers the ability to customize the look even further with a stylized piece that fits inside the Vignette Faceplate. The Inlays for Vignettes come in different styles and color options. The Product shown in the photo is a Regency Bellavista® B36XTE with black inlay.

Regency products are made in North America in a state of the…

NEW YORK, NY - Couristan is debuting its new Glimmer Woven Wilton Loop Pile rug for Summer 2015. The 60% wool/40% Viscose creation is 13 feet, 2 inches wide and features the following for merchandising:
• 13 x 18 and 24 x 36 Boards
• 13.5 x 18 and 27 x 18 Cut Samples

Colors include Indigo (shown in photo), silver, fog, porcelain, and chiffon.

Couristan’s handmade assortment consists of over 35 area rug collections. The company continues to import handmade area rugs from China, as well as from India, Nepal and Pakistan. Strict “No Child…

FT LAUDERDALE, FL - Pride Family Brands’ Park Place Collection, an outdoor collection with true contemporary styling, made its debut earlier this week. Crafted by the award-winning Pride design team, Park Place takes modern design to luxury limits with multiple seating designs including sling dining, deep seating and all new sectional seating. 

“The addition of more contemporary inspired collections for 2016 is the result of input and observations received from our diverse client base,” said Steve Lowsky, president, Pride Family Brands. “With this new collection design, we are able to expand our seating options into outdoor luxury sectionals and…

CHICAGO - For more than 35 years, Casual Market Chicago has been the most complete collection of furniture, trends and accessories for outdoor living. And, it’s the only show in North America dedicated to the casual and outdoor furnishings industry that is exclusively endorsed by the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA). Reconnect with longstanding business partners and meet new contacts at the 2015 Casual Market.

Attendees will see 250+ leading manufacturers in the outdoor/casual furniture and accessories industries in more than 350,000 square feet of exhibit space including more than 45 permanent showrooms on floors 15 and 16 and…