Homecrest Outdoor Living introduced a new 42-inch fire tabletop for its popular Aurora fire table at HPBExpo in Nashville, Tennessee, in March. This new fire tabletop option is available in the durable, weather-resistant Natural series Stonegate collection. The top features an attractive 3-inch edge profile and is available in mineral, boulder, and smoke versions.

Like most Homecrest products, Aurora fire tables are extremely customizable, with more than 10 finish options; numerous top styles, shapes, and sizes; and unique accessories, such as fire rings and fireglass. Homecrest’s furniture and accessories are manufactured in the United States. For more information, visit www.homecrest.com.

NorthCape Contract will be exhibiting at the 2015 HD Expo (booth 2880) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 13–15, 2015. NorthCape Contract offers a variety of outdoor furniture especially suited for commercial use, including alternative tabletop options, waterproof Sunbrella® Rain fabrics, and virtually indestructible Tenara® thread by Gore®. NorthCape Contract products are offered exclusively through a nationwide network of sales representatives.

NorthCape Contract is a subsidiary of industry leader NorthCape International, an outdoor-furniture manufacturer specializing in the design, production, and distribution of high-quality, comfortable outdoor furniture in a variety of affordable price ranges. The NorthCape brand name is synonymous with…

While home-decor authority Joe Ruggiero has traveled the globe in search of artistic inspiration, he has found some of his most thrilling discoveries in the formal garden retreat of his sprawling California home. It’s these flowers, ferns, trees, and shrubs that have given rise to his latest collection of Sunbrella® fabrics, Into the Garden, set for introduction through Miles Talbott Furniture during April’s High Point Market in North Carolina.

“The garden is where you can find reflective and inspirational moments,” Ruggiero says. “Artisans and craftsmen throughout history have been inspired by the natural beauty of the world close at hand,…

The Merchandise Mart (Chicago, Illinois) has announced that SunVilla will open a permanent showroom within the Design Center this spring. SunVilla offers unique product collections (including dining sets, bistro sets, firepit chat sets, and deep seating conversation sets), all boasting superior craftsmanship that is sure to enhance any outdoor-living space.

Matt Weiss, vice president of SunVilla, says, “We were a part of the 2014 Chicago International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market™at the Mart, and we were blown away by the tremendous retail audience in attendance. We know our permanent home at the Mart will bring us even more success,…

The 30,000–square-foot warehouse of Kannoa (Miami, Florida), a contemporary outdoor-furnishings designer and manufacturer, burned to the ground on March 5—but the business was up and running quickly, thanks to its hard-working staff. As Philip Boulton, COO and cofounder of Kannoa, tells a local news outlet, “Thank God everyone is well. Nobody was harmed, the loss is only material, and we are just concentrating on reorganizing to start fulfilling orders right now.” The company, founded by two Venezuelan entrepreneurs in 2006, currently employs 28 people in the Miami area.

Kannoa has activated its contingency plan and has already set up…

Kyle Williams, sales manager for The HammockSource, recently announced the company’s top sales performers. The Salesperson of the Year Award was given to John Melody of EA Langenfeld Associates (Mount Prospect, Illinois). Melody has been with The HammockSource for seven years and is instrumental in working with co-op hardware and international accounts. “John’s pursuit of sales goals and company ideals,” Williams says, made the decision a clear one.

The Sales Team of the Year Award was given to the Warren Marketing Group (Hendersonville, North Carolina), which handles accounts and sales in the Southeastern United States. The group has been…

Lloyd Flanders has launched its redesigned website at www.lloydflanders.com. Enhanced functionality on the new site includes the ability to view products by category (chaises or fire tables, for example), in addition to viewing them by collection; quick sorting of products, finishes, and fabrics, for ease of use; and an expanded online catalog of fabrics, with larger swatch views available.

Dudley Flanders, CEO, says, “Our new website makes it easy for consumers to view the full range of Lloyd Flanders products, so they can browse and find decor inspiration before they make a purchase decision.” The launch of the new site…

Lloyd Flanders, manufacturer of all-weather wicker, has extended the warranty term for all Lloyd Loom products by two years. Now, when customers register their Lloyd Loom products within 30 days of purchase, they can extend the coverage term from three to five years, at no additional cost.

Dudley Flanders, CEO, says, “The best way to demonstrate our confidence in the quality and durability of Lloyd Loom is with unrivaled warranty protection. This two-year extension ensures peace of mind for retailers and consumers alike.”

Lloyd Loom products are crafted to withstand the elements, even in harsh climates. Flanders notes, “We’re…