Phifer Releases New 2015-2016 Designed Fabrics Stock Line
On April 30, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TUSCALOOSA, AL - Phifer has expanded its current stock line of indoor/outdoor furniture fabrics to include an additional 30 luxurious, fashionable GeoBella® cushion and Phifertex® sling fabrics.
The new stock line collection features styles in rich and fresh tones as well as soothing neutrals that mix and match for a host of color-coordinated options.
The 2015-2016 stock line is also influenced by the need for cleaner lines, larger scales and strong pattern elements. This mix of ideas and colors helps make it easy to create subtle, yet stylish updates or to totally redirect the inspiration for indoor and…
M&G DuraVent Announces John Jacklich’s Retirement
On April 29, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
VACAVILLE, CA - John Jacklich has been with M&G DuraVent for 56 years in many respected positions, including president. “M&G DuraVent has deep appreciation of John’s efforts and achievements,” wrote company officials in a statement. “He and his contributions will be missed.”
It Started Five Decades Ago - A History
In 1956, the Peerless Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of wall furnaces, unit heaters, and room heaters, decided to get into the venting business. To accomplish this goal they hired an engineer from General Electric to be the new general manager. The engineer’s name was Alex Boutacoff, a Russian,…
New VP of Marketing at Summer Classics
On April 24, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Summer Classics recently tapped Mark Griggs as its new vice president of Marketing. As part of corporate restructuring and consolidation, Summer Classics is adding infrastructure and executives to meet the needs of its accelerated growth.
Mark comes to Summer Classics with an extensive background of over 30 years experience in digital and traditional marketing. Most recently he managed all digital marketing initiatives for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.
“This is an exciting time for Summer Classics. We are looking forward to formalizing our marketing department under new CMO, William White who…
Manufacturing Upgrade for Casual Cushion Corp
On April 23, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ROCK HILL, SC - Casual Cushion Corp recently invested in advanced manufacturing technology with the purchase of a new M5-180 Pathfinder cutting machine in February.
This Pathfinder model is a computer-controlled cutting machine with a conveyor belt to pull new fabric forward once one cut is complete. Casual Cushion’s cutting operation has seen a marked increase in efficiency since the machine was installed at the company’s flagship facility in Rock Hill, S.C.
“We take a lot of pride in the products that we make,” said Jose Ferreira, director of Operations for Casual Cushion. “The addition of the Pathfinder…
Brown Jordan Offering Focal Points and Decorative Accents
On April 23, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LOS ANGELES - Now is the time for prospective customers to get their outdoor spaces back into shape, and Brown Jordan Fires is making it easy. From order to set-up, users can have their outdoor fireplaces up and running in as little as 10 days. On-site set up is easy, because most products require zero technical installation, simply unpack and it’s ready to go.
Whether customers are in need of a central focus point for gathering, some extra table space for entertaining, or decorative accents for enhancing, they will find an ideal solution in Brown Jordan’s versatile collection of outdoor…
New Manufacturing Facility for C.R. Plastics Products
On April 20, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
STRATFORD, ONTARIO - C. R. Plastic Products Inc has purchased a new 300,000-sq-ft manufacturing facility and corporate head office. For the past 21 years C. R. Plastics has been designing and manufacturing premium quality casual furniture, from post-consumer, recycled plastic. What started as a small flea market business has boomed into a global enterprise with product distribution on nearly every continent.
“We are ecstatic that our product quality, customer service, and environmental mission has resonated so strongly with our customers from all over the globe,” said Jamie Bailey, company founder and president. “Not only are we expanding our operations, but…
Red Dot Award for Bromic Heating’s Tungsten Smart-Heat Portable
On April 20, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
IRVINE, CA - The awards continue to roll in for Bromic Heating’s Tungsten Smart-Heat™ Portable, with last year’s Good Design® Award now joined by the international icon that is the Red Dot Award.
Celebrating their 60th anniversary, the 2015 Red Dot Awards brought together 38 internationally and professionally diverse experts in design to appraise 4,928 entries from 56 countries, assessing products in areas such as ergonomics, innovation, functionality, durability and quality. While in recent years ‘Design Concept’ and ‘Communication Design’ awards have been added to honor excellence in these areas, the core of Red Dot is its ‘Product Design’…
Summer Classics Opens Showroom in New Pelham Headquarters
On April 16, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
PELHAM, AL - Summer Classics Inc celebrated with a Grand Opening Party for its new factory showroom at its new headquarters at 3140 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, Alabama 35124, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., on April 14.
Employees, local vendors and civic leaders were entertained by a string quartet, hors d-oeuvres and spirits in the newly completed showroom featuring both Summer Classics luxury outdoor furniture and Gabby transitional furniture and lighting.
Summer Classics is not just in outdoor furniture, they started Gabby in 2010 to service the design and retail trade in indoor furnishings and lighting. Summer Classics Contract…
