From traditional seating arrangements and creative sectional configurations to a generous curved sectional, Flair from Lloyd/Flanders offers limitless outdoor seating options. With flared arms and open air accent tables, the Flair Collection from Lloyd/Flanders provides unique styling with exceptional function. Stylish originality and comfort combine to make this a collection worthy of the most discerning homeowner.

Summer Classics, Inc., one of the leading manufacturers of high quality casual and outdoor furniture in the United States, conducted its annual Garden Party last week where dealers were flown in to preview the new product line, learn some best practices from rousing speakers, and be present for awards given to dealers, vendors and staff. Awards are as follows:

• Sales Representative of the Year: Steve Bennett (TX, OK, AZ)
• “Whatever It Takes” W.I.T. Award: Beth Goggins, Customer Service
• SHOPS Dealer of the Year: Victory Furniture, Los Angeles
• A new “Connie Kasper - Outstanding…

A truly unique outdoor fireplace with a linear, modern design is adding to the excitement of outdoor living.

“We’ve been asked by our dealers and customers to develop an outdoor linear gas fireplace,” said David Coulson, Napoleon’s Corporate Advertising Manager. “Having already designed a linear direct vent gas fireplace series, we gained the knowledge we needed to create a unique outdoor linear fireplace that can be installed as either a one-sided or two-sided (See Thru) unit. You asked, we listened,” said Coulson.

Napoleon’s Galaxy™ outdoor linear gas fireplace is constructed of weather resistant 304…

Soundcast Systems, developer and manufacturer of high-performance wireless music systems, has launched Melody, its newest, compact omnidirectional Bluetooth®wireless speaker system with a fresh, new modern look and styling. Melody’s high-quality speaker design produces exceptional sound in any environment.

At only 9 pounds, weighing far less than a Louis Vuitton handbag, Melody is designed to go places. Its water and UV resistant, all-weather–plastic enclosure; its high-capacity internal rechargeable battery; and its stylish, built-in, sturdy carrying handle let music lovers stream their playlists from any location—from the kitchen counter (while cooking) to the beach (for an afternoon in the sun) to…

Cal Spas has hired Ted Helgert as the organization’s new operations manager. Helgert will be responsible for optimizing the manufacturing operations and quality-assurance results of Cal Spas. With more than 20 years of spa-manufacturing experience from his tenure with Sundance Spas and L.A. Spas, Helgert joins Cal Spas with a background in senior- and executive level operations, manufacturing, and quality-assurance management.

Helgert has a proven business record in the spa industry and has been critical to the success of many key initiatives, including the launch of the ISO 9001 quality manufacturing process for Sundance Spas. His experience was successfully…

Construction is now complete on the 1,300–square foot test lab at the Selkirk Corp. headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For many decades, contractors, engineers, and architects have come to trust Selkirk to engineer and manufacture products to the highest standards. The new lab is one additional way that Selkirk continues to build on this trust. This new, three-story addition was designed to make testing possible on test chimneys, vents, ducts, and accessories (for compliance, design specifications, industry requirements, and standards).

Having the lab in-house allows timely, cost-effective testing to ensure that every product meets all quality requirements and has…

Mallin Casual Furniture, a division of Minson Corp., has promoted Brenda Pereyda (who worked, side by side, with the late Merv Conn for more than 30 years), making her vice president of sales. Her strong knowledge of the industry, leadership, and dedication have proven her to be a very important part of the success and growth of Mallin.

Mallin has also named Jay Weber as its vice president of marketing. Jay has more than 37 years of experience in marketing and sales, with the past 28 years being spent in the seasonal outdoor industry. He has been with ScanCom…

Dancook, a new line of Scandinavian designed kettle barbecues and outdoor fire bowls, has just been introduced to North America (www.dancookusa. com). The line was first featured in the booth of Saber Grills, L.L.C., at HPBExpo in March 2013, and shipments are currently being distributed to retailers.

Denmark’s Dancook has been making outdoor cookware for 20 years; 2013 marks the company’s first foray into the North American market. Operating under the philosophy that innovation and great style do not have to come with a high price tag, Dancook makes products that not only are beautifully and simply designed (using…