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…

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,…

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 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…

ORLANDO - The 2014 International Pool I Spa I Patio Expo made a splash as it returned to Orlando for the first time in seven years, November 5-7, 2014, bringing the region an impressive display of industry products, education and networking opportunities.

This year’s PSP Expo drew 11,103 attendees from across the country and around the world, a strong showing from the global pool, spa and outdoor industries. Attendees experienced a 148,600-sq-ft exhibit hall packed with brand new industry product launches, innovative show floor features, and an unmatched line-up of on-floor events. The PSP Expo’s conference program, prize giveaways,…

KINSTON, NC - Field Controls has recently received ICC approval for the Flue Sentinel® FSM and FSE dampers as alternatives for glass doors on fireplaces. With the Flue Sentinel, the beauty and enjoyment of an open hearth is an option that meets extensive building code and safety requirements while saving energy.

“The ICC Evaluation Service has confirmed that Field Controls’ Flue Sentinel complies with the provisions of the International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code, and International Energy Conservation Code,” said ICC President Shahin Moinian. “This confirmation, as evidenced in ICC-ES listing ESR-3661-PMG, provides guidance to code…

GLEN RAVEN, NC - The US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider today has partnered with Sunbrella® fabrics, producer of performance and marine canvas. Sunbrella is now a Gold-level sponsor of the US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider, the nation’s Olympic and Paralympic sailing team, and also as the presenting sponsor of ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami, North America’s premier Olympic and Paralympic classes regatta.

A North Carolina-based brand with deep roots in the American sailing community, Sunbrella will now assume a prominent role in fostering the future of high-performance sailing the United States. “Sunbrella and the US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider…

LARGO, FL - Leader’s Casual Furniture®, indoor and outdoor casual furniture and accessories manufacturer and retailer, has donated a new Friendship Bench to Bauder Elementary School. The company has partnered with Tiny Girl Big Dream’s (TGBD) Acacia Woodley to put an end to bullying and promote compassion and caring.

Born without complete arms, 12-year-old Woodley knows exactly what it feels like to be left out and not part of the normal group. “I wanted to create a place where a child can go when being bullied or having a bad day so others will know that child needs a…