Twin-Star International is once again in the limelight. This time, it is partnering with HGTV’s popular “Love It or List It,” the internationally renowned real-estate and renovation television show. Over several episodes this fall, viewers will see a variety of Twin-Star’s Tresanti®home-entertainment furniture collections, ClassicFlame®electric fireplaces, and Luxe Bath Works® vanities and mirrors as they are featured in the show’s newly renovated homes.

Brian Brigham, Twin-Star’s director of marketing and public relations, says, “We are very excited to be working with Big Coat Productions and its television show, ‘Love It or List It.’ As I am a huge fan…

Parker James Summer Classics Inc. has purchased the remaining shares of Parker International L.L.C., dba Parker James, an outdoor-furniture company. Jim Parker, CEO and 60% owner of Parker International, sold his remaining ownership to Summer Classics, which already owned the remaining 40% of Parker International (which will now act as a subsidiary of Summer Classics).

Terms of the transaction are privateThe new Parker James president (who will oversee its daily operations) is Harold Hudson, former senior vice president of marketing, national accounts, for Summer Classics. Hudson has been an employee of Summer Classics for more than 20 years.

Parker James…

Galtech International issued its 2013 Sales Achievement Awards at the company’s annual sales meetings, held at the Chicago International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market™. In recognition of an outstanding 2013 season, Dave Harmelink of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was named as the 2013 Sales Representative of the Year. These sales representatives were also recognized for their outstanding sales achievements during the 2013 season: John Benner and Ron O’Meara of Southern California; Gray Dobbins and Justin Carter of Dunwoody, Georgia; and Bob Oresman of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Trivantage™ L.L.C., the nation’s largest distributor of specialty fabrics and associated products, recently welcomed two new team members to its growing division of shade products. Jon Scuncio and Brad Palm have been named product specialists for Solair®Shade Solutions, a sophisticated brand of awnings and exterior shade products.

In their new positions with Solair, Scuncio and Palm play essential roles in conducting focused sales and installation training for retail associates, to help grow awning and fabric-kiosk sales in the patioretail channel. In addition, Scuncio and Palm identify and implement strategies for improving quality of service and productivity for customers, sales…

Receives Rave Reviews Gensun Casual Living, a familyowned company known for creating high-quality outdoor furniture, released a new outdoor-kitchen line in July 2013—with great results. With outdoor-furniture customers in the residential, hospitality, and commercial markets, Gensun Casual Living recognized that an outdoor-kitchen line would meet the growing demand for these products. Jan Trinkley, executive vice president and director of marketing and sales for Gensun Casual Living, says, “The outdoor room has been a growing trend for a number of years.”

According to Trinkley, the concept of the outdoor kitchen started with basic dining tables and grills and has now…

Treasure Garden celebrated being in business for 30 years by hosting a gala event in its showroom in the Merchandise Mart at the 2013 Chicago International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market™. The theme for the gala was (and for the year-long celebration is) pearl, the traditional symbol for 30th anniversaries.

Margaret Chang, COO of Treasure Garden, says, “We enjoyed sharing our 3oth-anniversary celebration with our retail partners and industry friends who have made this all possible. The gala was just the beginning of our company’s recognition of its 30-year history, which will include special marketing materials and showroom displays.”…

Sunset West’s new Leucadia collection was a hit at the recent 2013 Las Vegas Market™and at the Chicago International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market™. The Leucadia collection features a raised weave that appears natural, both in color and to the touch. The natural tones of the wicker offer a blank canvas to which customers can add colors to enhance their outdoor environments. The T cushion seat and boxed back offer superior comfort.

Wes Stewart, CEO of Sunset West, says, “We are seeing a move toward lighter, more neutral colors in the outdoor environment. It was great to see Architectural…

RH Peterson Company, manufacturer of premium gas logs, grills, and outdoor fire features, has launched a new, expanded website for Fire Magic grills: www.firemagicgrills.com. The new site targets all viewers, from consumers and design professionals to distributors and dealers. The website highlights new Fire Magic positioning (Built With Passion, Owned With Pride) that draws on the brand’s storied 75-year heritage and values in manufacturing Fire Magic products.

Key elements of the site include:

• specially created feature sections that bring the Fire Magic story to life; • new search functionality, which allows users to find the Fire Magic…