Galtech International issued its 2012 Sales Achievement Awards at the company’s annual sales meetings, held during the Chicago International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market™. In honor of his 18 years of service representing Galtech International, Dick Mulcahy of San Mateo, California, was named the 2012 Sales Representative of the Year. Other sales representatives recognized for their outstanding sales achievements during the 2012 season were John Benner and Ron O’Meara of Southern California; Gray Dobbins and Justin Carter of Dunwoody, Georgia; Ray Smit of Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Bob Oresman of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, firepits, and accessories, has given Rod Wilcoxen (an independent manufacturer’s representative) its Sales Representative of the Year Award. Wilcoxen has been representing the company for nearly 13 years. He was recognized for his outstanding performance in achievement of sales goals, his excellence in customer service, and his support for OW Lee’s sales and marketing strategies.

During the course of the year, Wilcoxen met and exceeded OW Lee’s sales goals and agreed to take on an additional 100,000 square miles of sales territory. Terri Lee Rogers, co-owner and president, says, “Rod has…

Big Green Egg Company recently launched its new line of Dizzy Gourmet custom rubs and seasonings. These all-natural, flavor-packed products are made from scratch with exotic spices and fresh herbs (no preservatives and nothing artificial added). To create the ultimate seasoning blends, Big Green Egg partnered with Dizzy Pig, known throughout the barbecue world for its award-winning, innovative, and unique products.

The Dizzy Gourmet line of custom seasonings is custom blended exclusively for Big Green Egg and will be available only from authorized Big Green Egg dealers around the world. The initial launch includes six uniquely delicious flavors, packaged…

Global performance-fabric manufacturer Sattler AG has announced a corporate restructuring of its two U.S. subsidiaries, Sattler North America Corp. and Outdura Corp. The two subsidiaries will join to form Sattler Corp. The consolidation further supports Sattler’s commitment to become the premier supplier of performance textiles for awning, casual-furniture, marine, and industrial applications to its served markets of North, Central, and South America. The move will consolidate operations at the company’s facility in Hudson, North Carolina, and will provide a centralized location for sales, marketing, customer service, quality/technical services, and administration.

According to Manfred Heissenberger, executive director and CEO of…

Shade industry leader TUUCI has introduced a fresh online presence with its newly designed website (www.tuuci.com). Created to showcase TUUCI’s cutting-edge designs in parasols, pavilions, lounges, and shade sculptures, the new website features an easy and elegant interactive format, splashed with stunning photography.

Dougan Clarke, industrial designer, founder, and CEO, says, “We want visitors to our website to see how TUCCI’s unique shade systems can enhance the look, feel, and comfort of any outdoor environment, so we photographed our products in some incredibly beautiful locations.” Whether you want to add shade “by a pool, near the ocean, outside your…

NorthCape International, manufacturer of high-end, all-weather–wicker outdoor furniture and accessories, has announced that a positive response from the casual and home-furnishings segments was received by its 2013 collections during the recent Chicago International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market™. Kim Golson, sales manager, says, “Overall response from both current customers and potential new customers was very positive. Many retailers are realizing the potential of the outdoor category, and the outdoor–indoor positioning of our products is a perfect fit.”

The products on display in the NorthCape showroom during the weeklong market included five new collections with deep seating, dining, and multiple…

On October 8, 2012, Treasure Garden held a luncheon for its employees at the company’s Baldwin Park, California, operations— in celebration of the multiple honors and recognition that it received during the Chicago International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market™. For the third consecutive year (and eight years overall), Treasure Garden received the Manufacturer Leadership Award in the shade-products category for its quality of manufactured goods, design, and exceptional customer service.

“This was all made possible by the support of (and relationships with) our dealers,” according to Margaret Chang, COO. “Without them, this award could not have been possible, and…

Cal Spas will host its annual Insights Global Summit Meeting on January 10–11, 2013, at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center in Pomona, California. “At the Insights Global Summit Meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to get to know Cal Spas from the inside out,” according to Casey Loyd, president of Cal Spas. “We feel everyone will be impressed with our new product line and exciting company initiatives, which will help prepare them for a successful selling season in 2013.”

During the two-day event, the Cal Spas network will be thoroughly educated on the 2013 Home Resort product…