The Pizzeria Pronto Receives Top Award from The Gourmet Retailer
On October 31, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BERKELEY, CA – The Companion Group has received an Editor’s Pick Award from The Gourmet Retailer in the kitchenware/tabletop category for The Pizzeria Pronto® by Pizzacraft®.
The Companion Group CEO Chuck Adams stated: “We are delighted to receive this award on behalf of our Pizzacraft® brand. The Pizzeria Pronto® is a revolutionary product that has taken the market by storm with its innovation and ease of use. The versatility of the Pizzeria Pronto® allows owners to use it at home, camping, barbecues, picnics and even tailgating events.”
This award was determined based on The Gourmet Retailer’s assessment of innovation,…
Veranda Classics Names Winner of Cruise Giveaway
On October 30, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Jennifer McQuaid, buyer at Watson’s Fireplace and Patio in Lutherfield, MD, is going to Love Outdoor Living! She is the winner of the four-day Royal Caribbean Cruise gift certificate given to promote the sweeping plans for Veranda Classics 2015.
Retailers were able to register online at VerandaClassics.com and at the Chicago showroom for a fabulous cruise of their choice. Once online, retailers could quickly and easily register to win and, at the same time, set up a market appointment to view Veranda Classics’ nine, all-new-and-complete collections at the July Casual PreMarket in Chicago.
“She is…
Veranda Classics Makes an Impact at Chicago Casual Market
On October 30, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO - With September’s Casual Market Show in Chicago in the books, industry observers agree that Veranda Classics by Foremost emerged as a major player with both indoor and outdoor specialty retailers who are looking for innovative marketing strategies and creative designs with mass appeal.
“We scored well beyond our ambitious goals,” said Danny Jelley, senior vice president of Product Design and Development - Outdoor Division. “Every person at Veranda Classics gets credit for the results. It was truly a team effort that brought our entire plan into perfect focus. The continuing momentum following Market, and the orders, have…
Summer Classics is Latest to Sign up for Casual/Outdoor Floor Launch at Las Vegas Market
On October 29, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
LAS VEGAS - Casual furniture manufacturer Summer Classics has signed a long-term lease for a 13,500 sq-ft permanent showroom at the Las Vegas Market starting in August 2015, in concert with the launch of two dedicated floors of casual/outdoor products.
“Las Vegas Market gives us an ideal opportunity to grow our business,” explains president and CEO William “Bew” White III. “Key channels for us to expand include furniture stores, especially those in the West, catalogue and internet companies, as well as designers. We believe Las Vegas Market is the premier venue because those channels shop there consistently. The timing…
IHP Expansion Lauded by Community
On October 29, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
NASHVILLE - Innovative Hearth Products (IHP) celebrated the grand re-opening of its expanded Russellville, Alabama, facility earlier this week with a ribbon cutting ceremony and plant tour. The event was hosted by Mark Klein, CEO of IHP, and attended by numerous state and local officials, including Senator Roger Bedford and State Representative Johnny Mack Morrow.
Just 14 months ago, many of these same local officials attended the ground breaking event when the 220,000-sq-ft expansion was announced. Since that time, the facility has been built, equipment has been purchased, and a number of employees have transferred from…
Blaze King Mourns the Loss of Founder’s Wife
On October 27, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Phyllis Larson, wife of Blaze King founder Hal Larson, passed away September
7 at the age of 77. Hal sold Blaze King in 1998 so that he could spend more
time with Phyllis and family members. Many folks in our industry will
remember Phyllis for the many years she attended industry gatherings and
often volunteered to baby-sit the children of other attendees so that they
may attend evening celebrations. We would like to offer our sincere
condolences and offer our prayers to the entire Larson family for their
loss.
RH Peterson Co. Adds First-of-Its-Kind Propane Fueled Truck to Its Fleet
On October 24, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
The Robert H. Peterson Co. recently purchased a 2015 S2G Box Truck from Freightliner fueled by clean burning liquid propane.
“This is a first ever factory purpose built medium duty Propane Box Truck,” stated Tod Corrin, Executive Vice President, RH Peterson Co. “This purchase speaks to the Peterson Company’s commitment to being an environmentally friendly company,” he added.
Built on a proven platform, the 26’ truck has an 8.0L LPG engine; 339 HP, 495 lb/ft torque and GVWR of 33,000 pounds.
According to Peterson, the truck will be used to make local deliveries in Southern California, with…
Brown Jordan International Appoints Jeff MacBeth to SVP of Operations
On October 22, 2014, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ST AUGUSTINE, FL - Brown Jordan International Inc (Brown Jordan), manufacturer of outdoor furniture and indoor hospitality furniture, tapped Jeff MacBeth as its new senior vice president of Operations.
MacBeth has held numerous positions since his start with the Company in 2007, most recently as vice president of Operations with primary responsibility for daily operations at Charter Furniture and Winston Furniture Company. MacBeth will continue to concentrate his efforts in those areas and will also handle special projects as assigned by Gene J. Moriarty, Brown Jordan’s president and CEO.
“Jeff has had the unique experience of…
