The HammockSource Names Sales-award Winners
On April 05, 2015, In Industry News by Staff
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 Launches New Site at LloydFlanders.com
On April 05, 2015, In Industry News by Staff
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 Extends Warranty Coverage for Lloyd Loom
On April 05, 2015, In Industry News by Staff
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…
HearthDistribution.com Introduces New Firepits and Pellet Grills
On April 05, 2015, In Industry News by Staff
HearthDistribution.com has broadened its offering by adding hexagon and Wine Barrel firepits, as well as a complete line of Smoke-N-Hot pellet grills. Both product types were well received at HPBExpo in Nashville, Tennessee. With the spring and summer seasons upon us, the timing of these additions could not be better for the dealer base of HearthDistribution.com, which has been growing exponentially.
Many industry publications and dealer comments cite firepits as the most requested product for outdoor spaces. The addition of the hexagon and Wine Barrel firepits will expand the offerings of many dealers and put them in a good position.…
Patrick Turner Retires From Blaze King; Alan Murphy Named Successor
On April 05, 2015, In Industry News by Staff
Patrick Turner, president and part owner of Blaze King and Valley Comfort Systems, retired on March 1. Alan Murphy, former vice president of business development, has been named as his successor. Murphy joined Blaze King in August 2011, when he and Turner set Blaze King on a dynamic new course.
Over the past 3.5 years, Murphy has proved his ability to get the job done. He was instrumental in revamping the organization’s corporate identity, modernizing its brand image, and improving representation. Murphy was heavily involved in the design and introduction of many new products. Blaze King has seen significant growth…
Capel Rugs Receives Best of Houzz 2015 Award
On April 05, 2015, In Industry News by Staff
Capel Rugs received a Best of Houzz 2015 Award for customer satisfaction from Houzz, a leading online platform for home-remodeling/design ideas and sourcing. Each year, the Best of Houzz title is awarded to outstanding members of the home-improvement industry for design and customer satisfaction. This year, more than 25 million monthly unique users from the Houzz community participated in the nomination process, with winners selected from among more than 500,000 designers, contractors, remodeling companies, product sources, and other professionals who are active on the website.
Customer-satisfaction honors are determined using a variety of factors, including the number and quality of…
Casual-furniture Industry Mourns the Loss of Allen Swers
On April 05, 2015, In Industry News by Staff
Allen Swers, a leader in the casualfurniture industry who played a major role in the development of the Sunbrella®brand more than 30 years ago, died in January, at the age of 93. Swers was credited with more than two decades of innovation at Glen Raven Custom Fabrics.
Allen E. Gant Jr., chair and CEO of Glen Raven Inc., has commented online on the loss. “Allen was pivotal in the history of Glen Raven and the progress of an entire market segment,” he says. “It was his vision that led Glen Raven to create the Sunbrella furniture fabric business, which became…
Woodard Plans Get Together at High Point Market
On April 02, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, NC - Attendees to the upcoming April 18-23 High Point Market, High Point, NC, are marking their calendars for a cocktails and hors d’oeuvres get together courtesy of Woodard Furniture. The day is Monday, April 20; time is 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; and place is Market Square #193.
For impact, energy, excitement, and sheer size, the High Point Market is considered to be a highlight of the show season. With 180 buildings, there are plenty of places to sit, stretch, and enjoy a refreshing beverage, and even get a bite to eat.
