FT LAUDERDALE, FL - Pride Family Brands, designer and manufacturer of luxury cast aluminum casual furniture, has promoted Rory Rehmert to senior vice president of Sales and Marketing. With the promotion, Rehmert will continue to oversee the entire sales and marketing efforts for the manufacturer, including coordination of the company’s independent rep force.

“Since joining Pride Family Brands, Rory has worked to build an award-winning sales and marketing team designed to position our company into its current prominence within our industry,” said Steve Lowsky, president, Pride Family Brands. “Rory has been a vital component in Pride’s growth. As he…

WALLINGFORD, CT - Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens’ new line of mobile outdoor kitchens for the hospitality industry has received a 2015 IIDA / HD Product Design Award. Honored in the casegoods and freestanding furniture category, Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens accepted the award at this year’s Hospitality Design Expo (HDExpo) in Las Vegas, May 13-15, 2015.

Award winners were selected based on innovation, technical advancements, cost effectiveness, environmental responsibility, aesthetics, client and user benefits, and for need and usage in the hospitality industry. The esteemed panel of judges included Fabio Grego, AIA, LEED Associate, Hyatt International, Chicago; Scott Hierlinger, IIDA, LEED…

SIMPSONVILLE, KY - Cleverly designed for comfort and versatility, Connexion’s elegantly styled framework is tautly upholstered using Brown Jordan’s Versatex® sling fabrics, and then fitted with cushions and pillows in chic and colorful Suncloth® textiles, ranging from a calm palette of relaxing hues to captivating colors and patterns.

Available in 28 Brown Jordan signature frame finishes, the styling options are unlimited, from transitional to contemporary, to imprint a personal style.

Individual modular pieces come together in perfect balance to optimize relaxation or entertaining, allowing for the effortless and infinite compositions of compelling and functional gathering areas. Removable fasteners…

GREENVILLE, NC - You might be chuckling to yourself right now and saying, “If we get dad in a hammock, we’ll never get him out.” That may be true. Numerous online reports describe the benefits of sleeping in a hammock – the slight swaying movement allows individuals to fall asleep faster than traditional beds.

Hammock sways can be compared to rocking an infant to sleep. Research in Switzerland has found that participants in a study, “had a faster transitions to sleep in each and every subject in the swinging condition.” Additionally, the research determined that “sleep spindles”—sleep-related oscillations in…

GLEN RAVEN, NC - The Sunbrella® fabrics design team is emphasizing design simplicity with new bright colors and neutral additions to the Sunbrella Upholstery Collection. The additions include seven fabric groupings drawing attention to vibrant colors and patterns as well as textural neutrals.

“Our design team has incredible insights on colors, patterns and textures for today’s homes,” said Greg Voorhis, design director for Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, the maker of Sunbrella fabrics. “With these new additions we’re mixing two different ends of the spectrum—bright to muted, old to new—and how they can come together to create beautiful, unassuming design.”

BALDWIN PARK, CA - At the recent HD EXPO, SHADEMAKER featured its latest introductions—the POLARIS as well as the ASTRA TC models. Shademaker offers a complete line of shade solutions with many innovative styles and distinct configurations which will also be featured at the June NeoCon.

• The New Astral-tc: The colossal giant of center post styles, the Astral-tc includes a crank lifting operation and telescopic mast. (Square 11’5”, 13’1”, 16’4”,; Octagon 16’4”);
• The New Polaris: The Polaris is an innovative design with capability to rotate 360 degrees and allows for infinite tilts. When not in…

KANSAS CITY, MO - The American Royal Association named three new inductees to the 2015 Barbecue Hall of Fame: Ed Fisher (pictured); Paul Kirk; and Steven Raichlen. The formal induction ceremony will take place on the main stage of the American Royal World Series of Barbecue® event at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, October 3, at 7:00 pm.

Each year, three individuals are awarded the prestigious honor and are recognized by the Barbecue Hall of Fame for their significant contributions to the barbecue community and demonstration of achievement in barbecue excellence in one of three categories: Pitmaster; Business/Industry; and Celebrity/Humanitarian.

TUSCALOOSA, AL - The ITMA Showtime Market is almost here, and Phifer will be featuring samples in splashes of vivid color and bold design from the Designed Fabrics collection.

Presented in carefully coordinated pairings and patterns, Phifer’s display of high-performance indoor/outdoor fabrics will showcase the line’s broad color spectrum and versatility. Suitable for all lifestyles, Phifer’s fabric collection offers an expansive selection that harmonizes with any interior or exterior living space.

Phifer will display its Designed Fabrics Collections at Booth # 1-617. Attendees can book an appointment for a fabric presentation by emailing Joan Worthy at joan.worthy@phifer.com.