TUSCALOOSA, AL - Adding just the right amount of panache to any furniture setting, Phifer’s Designed Fabrics Blue Willow collection features complex blue green hues that remind us of lazy coastlines and velvety-soft willow branches. Paired with equally-confident neutrals, this color collection is a classic patio companion.

Phifer’s Designed Fabrics—plush, 100% recyclable GeoBella® Cushion Fabrics and sleek, sling Phifertex® Outdoor Fabrics—are suitable for any room in the house, from the outdoor patio to the sunroom or breakfast nook.

Made from recycled yarns, GeoBella indoor/outdoor performance fabrics offer the soft, touchable texture and comfort of indoor furniture yet are…

FORT LEE, NJ - From March 2 - March 31, Couristan’s entire array of handmade and power-loomed area rugs will be available at their lowest dealer pricing of the year, as part of the New Jersey-based company’s Winter 2015 Savings Event Program.

Enhanced with fresh new designs in all categories, the assortment showcases a wide range of high-end fashions in a variety of price points ideal for today’s cost-conscious consumers.

Giving added value to this savings event, packages provide additional discounts for bulk purchases. Dealers can take advantage of these discounts and revitalize the look of their showrooms…

POMONA, CA - Cal Spas®, maker of innovative Home Resort products, has signed on Peterborough-based Posh Spas Leisure as its new distributor for the UK and Northern Ireland. The arrangement is backed by an endorsement deal with British gymnast and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Louis Smith MBE.

“We have been in the hot tub industry for a decade and understand the UK marketplace,” says Andy Hutchinson, owner of Posh Spas Leisure. “With a background in distribution and logistics, we feel we are very qualified to represent Cal Spas in the UK.”

To help promote their new role in…

Leonard Saldana has been promoted to the position of vice president of product marketing for Agio-USA. In his new position, Saldana’s priority will be to grow the segment of indoorfurniture retailers by developing products that encourage more traditional retailers to embrace Agio’s outdoor line. Bob Gaylord, president of Agio-USA, says, “We couldn’t be happier in naming Leonard to this position.” Saldana’s new role will be to make full use of his knowledge and experience, Gaylord adds, “in developing new products that fit price points that our traditional-furniture retailers need for their customers.” Saldana has been with Agio for 10 years,…

OW Lee (Ontario, California), manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, firepits, and accessories, has appointed Paul Rogers as its new director of product development. Rogers will direct OW Lee’s newproduct design, development, and introduction, as well as new-concept development and material procurement for the research/development department. He will report to Chris Goff, vice president of production. In his previous position as a designer for OW Lee, Rogers worked alongside Brian Lee, former vice president of research and development, to bring innovative new products to market. When Lee left OW Lee last winter to pursue other ventures, Rogers stepped in to help…

Todd Wingrove reunites with Homecrest Outdoor Living as vice president of sales, bringing the company more than two decades of industry experience. Wingrove—based in Grand Rapids, Michigan—will be responsible for all aspects of residential and commercial sales throughout North America. Including his earlier tenure at Homecrest as director of sales, Wingrove has a wealth of management experience with indoorand outdoor-furniture companies. Hekman Furniture, DMI Furniture, Meadowcraft, and (most recently) SunVilla have all benefited from his 28 years in the industry. Tim DeJong, CEO of Homecrest, says, “I have always found Todd to be professional, motivated, and an exceptional leader. We…

Shade-products manufacturer Treasure Garden has rehired Candy Chase as its national sales manager. She previously held this position from November 2012 through May 2014. She will remain in Arizona and will be responsible for managing the company’s retail-sales team and for working on product development. Her experience in the casual industry began in 1999, when she became the purchasing manager for California Backyard in Sacramento, California. Over the past 15 years, she has worked for several casual specialty retailers in California and Arizona. Margaret Chang, president of Treasure Garden, says, “Candy is a highly respected member of our industry, and…

Phifer Inc., global manufacturer of energy-saving sun-control fabrics, announces that more than 30 of its interior and exterior sun-control fabrics have been recognized by the Melanoma International Foundation (MIF) and awarded its prestigious seal of approval for outstanding products and promotion of sun-safe behaviors, in accordance with the MIF mission statement. According to Bill Strickland, Phifer’s national market manager for sun-control products, “Phifer is proud to partner with MIF in its promotion of sun safety, and it is an honor to receive its seal of approval. The importance of sun safety cannot be overstated as we strive to communicate the…