Casual/Outdoor Section of Las Vegas Market to Debut in August
On June 08, 2015, In Industry News by Staff
The casual/outdoor section of Las Vegas Market will be unveiled on August 2–6, 2015, on two new floors in Building C of the Las Vegas Market campus. As the fastest-growing segments in the home-furnishings category, outdoor furniture and accessories now have a new exhibit home in this biannual show.
Launched as a furniture market almost 10 years ago, Las Vegas Market is quickly becoming the most comprehensive furniture, home-decor, and gift market in the United States, providing a onestop shopping experience for a broad base of retailers and interior designers. Encompassing 250,000 square feet of fully built-out contiguous space,…
Looftlighter Institutes Father’s Day Special
On June 03, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Looftlighter is offering a buy nine, get one free special for Father’s Day. The offer is valid until June 21, 2015. To order, contact a local distributor or sales rep, or write to: order@looftlighter.com.
The first step toward the Looftlighter was taken in 1997 when Richard Looft barbecued a whole chicken while having people over for dinner. When it was finally done, the chicken only tasted of lighter fluid which resulted in anger and a phone call to the nearest pizza place.
He knew he could come up with a better way to light a…
Ventinox Rigid Family Expands to Use in Masonry Chimneys
On June 03, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
VACAVILLE, CA - M&G DuraVent is making a push for Ventinox Rigid in the marketplace. The Ventinox family has been expanded to offer rigid liner for use in existing or new masonry chimneys.
The rigid stainless steel liner is used to mend and improve masonry chimney liners that vent Category solid, liquid or gas-fuel (coal, wood, oil, etc) fired appliances.
Ideal for use when the clay liner of an existing chimney is damaged. Ventinox Rigid is available in 5” up to 8” diameters in 304-type stainless steel.
Ventinox features include:
• excellent resistance to corrosion;
…
In Memory of Mary Fruehauf
On June 03, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BOULDER, CO – Fruehauf’s Patio & Garden, featured in the July/August 2007 edition of Patio & Hearth Products Report, and based in Boulder, Colo, issued the following statement on behalf of Mary Fruehauf.
Dear Friends of Fruehauf’s,
It is with great sadness with which we inform you that Mary Fruehauf has passed away due to a long battle with cancer. Mary was a very hardworking, dedicated, and passionate person.
She has been involved in the casual furniture industry and worked at Fruehauf’s since her parents, Vic and Gretchen, started it in 1977. Over that time, with a…
ICFA Call for Design Excellence Entries
On June 03, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, NC - Entries are now being accepted for the 2015 Design Excellence Awards, the premier design recognition for home furnishings and accessories produced for outdoor living.
The competition is open to all companies exhibiting at the 2015 Casual Market Chicago, as well as outdoor fabric suppliers, who are not required to be exhibitors. The entry fee is $100 per product for members of the International Casual Furnishings Association, which coordinates the competition. Non-members may enter for $500 per product. The entry deadline is 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015.
Entries are sought in 11 categories: dining or bar…
M&G DuraVent Gets Approval for PolyPro Venting Systems
On June 02, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
VACAVILLE, CA - M&G DuraVent has obtained a key approval for PolyPro Venting Systems. PolyPro single-wall and concentric pipe have been approved for Raypak’s model XPakFT Boiler, and X94 Condensing Gas Pool Heater.
When using the PolyPro venting system, the vent pipe requirements in the unit installation instruction include minimum and maximum vent lengths, as well as as termination clearances that must be applied and followed. Instructions are provided with PolyPro’s venting system where applicable, or if requirements are more restrictive.
All M&G companies, including DuraVent, exclusively develop, manufacture, and market a wide range of flue and vent products in…
ScanCom and NorthCape International Sign Long-Term Leases with Las Vegas Market
On May 30, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LAS VEGAS - Outdoor manufacturers ScanCom and NorthCape International have signed long-term leases, joining the casual furnishings category major launch into Las Vegas World Market from August 2-6, 2015. Summer Market will debut 250,000 square feet of permanent showrooms on the 12th and 13th floors in Building C devoted to the Casual/Outdoor category.
ScanCom and NorthCape will share a 17,463-square foot showroom on the 12th floor of Building C – C-1212. ScanCom is one of the industry’s largest casual furniture manufacturers, offering a full line of outdoor furniture in eucalyptus, teak, wrought iron, recycled plastic, and all-weather wicker, as…
Pride Family Brands Names Erwin Gremmer as Vice President of Sales
On May 27, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
FT LAUDERDALE, FL – Pride Family Brands has tapped Erwin Gremmer as its new vice president of Sales. Gremmer will be responsible for business development for the manufacturer’s Castelle luxury brand of award winning cast aluminum casual furniture and accessories.
“We are very excited to welcome Erwin to Pride Family Brands. He will be focused on the sales efforts for the Castelle brand including new business development especially within expanding retail markets,” said Rory Rehmert, senior vice president of Sales and Marketing, Pride Family Brands. “Erwin will work closely with our current and prospective retail partners and our network…
