Kannoa is Up and Running Following a Fire Incident
On March 10, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
OPA-LOCKA, FL - The 30,000 sq-ft warehouse of Kannoa, a Miami-based contemporary outdoor furnishings designer and manufacturer, burned to the ground last week, but the company is back up and running.
Phillip Bolton, COO and co-founder of Kannoa, told the local news: “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.”
Kannoa has activated its contingency plan and already setup a new office location to continue operations. In addition, all manufacturing and inbound shipments have been sped up to…
Industry Veteran Ron LaRocca Receives Donna H. Myers award at HPBExpo 2015
On March 09, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ARLINGTON, VA - The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association and Casual Living magazine have named Ron LaRocca as this year’s winner of the prestigious Donna H. Myers Barbecue Leadership Award.
A 30-year sales and marketing veteran, Ron has worked at all levels of the barbecue industry from sauces, marinades and charcoal briquettes to grills and accessories. He has helped more than a dozen barbecue-related companies such as KC Masterpiece and Hickory Specialties redefine and move their products forward in the market. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Ron served as chairman and vice chairman of the…
Phifer’s Scarlet Blaze Fabric Collection Turns Up the Heat
On March 06, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TUSCALOOSA, AL - Create a warm and toasty environment with Phifer’s bold, eye-catching Scarlet Blaze Designed Fabrics collection. Featuring fiery reds and molten orange shades while influenced by tribal art and breathtaking sunsets, this dramatic collection is sure to add a little spice to your furniture grouping.
Phifer’s Designed Fabrics – plush, 100 percent recyclable GeoBella® Cushion Fabrics and sleek, sling Phifertex® Outdoor Fabrics – are the perfect choice for creating furniture that feels as welcoming as it looks.
Made from recycled yarns, GeoBella indoor/outdoor performance fabrics offer the soft, touchable texture and comfort of indoor furniture yet…
Coyote Outdoor Living Launches New Grill Product and Distribution Partnership at HPBExpo
On March 05, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
NASHVILLE, TN - Today at HPBExpo, Dallas-based Coyote Outdoor Living introduced the Coyote CCX4 36-inch Grill, its newest stainless steel four-burner grilling product, and announced a distribution partnership with Servco Pacific Inc, the Hawaii-based wholesale distributor showcasing premier lines of appliances and accessories.
“Our goal has always been to provide our customers with premium quality, affordable outdoor kitchen products that help people build their perfect outdoor kitchen experience. Coyote is excited to introduce the CCX4 to its existing line-up and to make its products available to new customers across Hawaii and the South Pacific,” said Jim Ginocchi, president of…
Merchandising Promotion from Couristan
On March 04, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Couristan’s annual Outdoor Living Merchandising Promotion—taking place March 23-June 30—offers deals on a full assortment of outdoor/indoor area rugs, as well as two dynamic merchandising display options that will help drive summer sales.
Designed to showcase all 13 of Couristan’s weather resistant area rug collections, the “Without Walls” Display Unit gives dealers the ability to full customize their featured assortment and provides an easy-to-browse shopping destination for today’s hottest outdoor/indoor area rug trends.
Housing (40) 2-foot by 4-foot area rugs, “Without Walls measures just over 5 feet (T) by 3.5 feet (W) by 2 feet (D). This multi-functional…
Capel Rugs Receives ‘Best of Houzz 2015’ Award
On March 04, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TROY, NC - Capel Rugs has received a “Best Of Houzz 2015” award for customer satisfaction from Houzz, a leading online platform for home remodeling and 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, home-remodel companies, product sources and other professionals that are active participants on the website.
Customer satisfaction honors are determined by…
Budge Industries LLC Introduces RUST-OLEUM® Stops Rust® GRILL COVER with Corrode-Blok™ Technology
On March 04, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LANSDALE, PA - There is nothing more disappointing than going to the grill on a summer day, removing the cover, and then lifting the lid to discover rust and corrosion eating it away. The Rust-Oleum® Stops Rust® Grill Cover, with Corrode-Blok™ technology, from Budge Industries will work to protect grills from being damaged by rust and corrosion.
Designed in several sizes to protect grills up to 70 inches wide and smokers up to 29 inches wide, these covers are made from a lightweight, yet durable three-layer waterproof material. The interior layer of the cover is embedded with patent pending Corrode-Blok™…
Homecrest Preps New Fire Table Top for HPBExpo
On March 02, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
NASHVILLE - Homecrest Outdoor Living will unveil a new 42-inch Square Fire Table Top to its popular Aurora Fire Table offering at the HPBExpo in Nashville this week. This new fire table top option will be available in the durable and weather-resistant Natural Series Stonegate collection.
The top will feature an attractive 3-inch edge profile and will be available in Mineral, Boulder and Smoke. The 42-inch Square Aurora Fire Table is available immediately for ordering, and will be featured at the HPBExpo, held in Nashville at the Music City Center this week. Homecrest is proudly made in the USA.…
