Capel Rugs Stays Ahead of the Trend Curve at Winter Markets
On January 05, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TROY, NC - Capel Rugs continues its momentum with three new braided collections and a variety of rugs that incorporate Pantone’s 2015 Color of the Year (Marsala) that are sure to be favorites of buyers at the winter Atlanta and Las Vegas markets.
Capel will show Jan. 6-13 at its new showroom at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market, Merchandise Mart, space 3-C-15, and Jan. 18-22 at the Las Vegas Market’s World Market Center, Space A-226.
Made in Capel’s Troy, NC, factory since 1917, Capel braided rugs are true American Originals™.
Handcrafted from the finest wool, cotton and…
Kannoa Preps Laurie Bell Textile Debut for Atlanta Show
On January 05, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MIAMI – Kannoa, a contemporary outdoor furnishings designer and manufacturer, will debut its Laurie Bell textile designs during the 2015 Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market. From Jan 6-13, Kannoa’s contemporary furnishing designs will be on display in showroom C106 in The Gardens on the 9th Floor of Building 2 of AmericasMart. The market intros will include the popular Kannoa designs, including a new teak collection with trending color stories and textural designs from Laurie Bell.
“We enter Atlanta following a successful fall market season with proven designs and numerous new introductions,” said Sebastien Manni, sales manager, Kannoa,…
Gloster Outdoor Lounge Preps Wedge Product Line
On January 05, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
SOUTH BOSTON, VA - Wedge, the latest installment in the Gloster Outdoor Lounge product line makes its debut this fall. London-based designer Mark Gabbertas has combined the tactile and visual richness of fine upholstery with rectilinear stainless steel frames.
Wedge includes a lounge chair, ottoman, three-seat sofa, two-seat sofa and occasional tables. All upholstered items are available in eight waterproof fabrics, which serve to shed virtually all water while specialized cushions and sling bases aid as catalysts to speed drying.
As with all Gloster Outdoor Lounge products, Wedge has been created and engineered to provide the comfort and style associated…
Oriental Weavers Makes Significant Capital Investment in US Facilities
On January 03, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
DALTON, GA - Oriental Weavers, manufacturer of machine-woven rugs, has made a significant capital investment in its US manufacturing and warehousing facilities. The expansion, which occurred in late 2014, allowed for a 12% capacity increase at the company’s Dalton, Ga, manufacturing facility, and was due largely to the recent high demand for domestically-made products.
The company first invested in a brand new, high-speed loom to put the expansion wheels in motion. The new loom was the first five-meter loom to be installed in the United States and is the fastest and most technologically advanced loom of its kind. Thirty-five…
Tropitone Adds High Pressure Laminate Table Top
On January 03, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
IRVINE, CA - Tropitone Furniture Company has introduced Raduno, a line of High Pressure Laminate (HPL) table tops, to the casual furniture industry. Like its Italian name suggests, Raduno HPL table tops are perfect for meeting friends or peers at the café, restaurant, or hotel. Raduno offers a new level of elegance and practicality to Tropitone® tables.
Following the recent launch of Belo, Tropitone’s line of HPL fire pit tops, Raduno offers HPL tops for dining, bar, and tea tables. Inspired by Tropitone® patterned aluminum table tops and bases, Raduno offers HPL tops that fit into Tropitone’s…
Agio-USA Taps Saldana as New VP of Product Development
On December 31, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - Leonard Saldana has been promoted to vice president of Product Development for Agio-USA. In his new position, Saldana’s priority will be to grow the indoor furniture retailer segment by developing products that encourage more traditional retailers to embrace Agio’s outdoor line.
“We couldn’t be happier in naming Leonard to this position,” said Bob Gaylord, president of Agio-USA. “His new role will be to leverage his knowledge and experience 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,…
Jensen Leisure Furniture Extends Lease at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart
On December 22, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO - Long-standing tenant Jensen Leisure Furniture will extend its lease (Suite 1574) at The Merchandise Mart, host of the International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market. Jensen offers something for every home using FSC certified, Bolivian Ipe wood.
“We are excited to call The Merchandise Mart home for the long term,” said Janet Wansor, vice president of Sales and Marketing, Jensen Leisure Furniture. “We are committed to maintaining a major presence within the Mart and we look forward to continued success year-round and at The Casual Furniture & Accessories Market.”
“The lease with Jensen…
RAIS in North America
On December 19, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
RAIS A/S has entered an agreement with HEARTHLINK INTERNATIONAL regarding the future distribution of RAIS products in the North American market. HEARTHLINK INTERNATIONAL will operate as sole distributor effective January 2015.
Hearthlink International is based in the heart of Vermont and has a combined experience in the hearth industry for 30 years. Much of this time has been spent working closely with retailers, distributors and manufacturers from all over the world.
RAIS President Henrik Nørgaard: “It has been important for us to secure the continuation of the RAIS brand in North America. HEARTHLINK INTERNATIONAL has extensive experience, market…
