Twin-Star International, a leading manufacturer of electric fireplaces and other functional furniture for the home, has donated a truckload of space heaters to two relief groups providing help to New York and New Jersey residents whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.

Twin-Star donated 5,000 Duraflame space heaters on Nov. 11 to Island Harvest, Long Island’s largest hunger relief organization. Island Harvest is distributing the space heaters to shelters and individuals most left in need within the storm-damaged metropolitan and oceanfront areas. “Twin-Star International is to be commended for their spirit of compassion and generosity in providing…

Inc. Magazine has recognized TUUCI as one of the nation’s top jobs creators, ranking the Miami-based maker of innovative shade structures eighth among manufacturing companies in the magazine’s inaugural “Hire Power Awards.” This new competition was created by Inc. to celebrate privately held companies on the forefront of American jobs creation. TUUCI created 67 new jobs from 2008 to 2011 for a total of 164 positions, placing it among Inc.’s top companies for jobs creation and eighth in the manufacturing segment. TUUCI’s workforce has grown by more than 40 percent between 1997 and 2011.

“This achievement is an amazing feat…

Pelican Reef Wicker, a manufacturer and distributor of quality, indoor wicker and rattan furniture with a focus on outdoor woven furniture branded Panama Jack Outdoor, is pleased to announce the appointment of Perry Catanese as its national sales manager.

“I am extremely excited to be growing with such a fantastic team,” Catanese said. “The Pelican Reef family is a group of very talented and knowledgeable individuals who believe that if you can imagine it, we can make it happen. When Allen Calzadilla presented me with the opportunity to join the Pelican Reef team, I was so impressed…

M&G Group, owners of M&G DuraVent Inc. (“DuraVent”), is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to purchase Security Chimneys International Limited (“Security”) from Comvest Investment Partners IV, L.P.  and Innovative Hearth Products. 

Security, located in Laval, Quebec, Canada, is a manufacturer of venting products and accessories for residential and commercial applications in both the USA and Canada.

Brooks Sherman, President and CEO of DuraVent, said, “We are very excited about the addition of Security, which will serve to expand DuraVent’s market leading position of innovative products for the venting of residential and commercial appliances of…

Spring 2013 will feature the re-launch of the recent Two Dogs Designs acquisition with updated colors, sizes and expansion of offerings across all outdoor cover categories. Additionally, we are pleased to announce that Sharon DeFelice has joined the company as Sales Director. Sharon will spearhead Smart Solar’s national launch into regional retailers, garden centers and gift stores of all Smart Solar brands.

Smart Solar, Smart Garden, Two Dogs Designs and Smart Design brands offer the retailer and the growing E-Commerce marketplace one of the widest in-stock selections of premium lawn and garden items such as solar décor, solar water features…

The housing market saw a 3.6% gain between September and October, suggesting that the housing recovery is gaining momentum. For on this, click here.

Twin-Star International, manufacturer of electric fireplaces, bathroom furniture, media consoles, wine cabinets, heaters, infrared heaters, and stoves within the brands of ClassicFlame, Chimney Free, Tresanti, Black & Decker, Duraflame, and Luxe Bath Works, has named Robert Cohen as its CEO. Cohen spent 11 years with Armstrong World Industries, culminating in his role as president and CEO of Armstrong Cabinet Products.

Under his leadership, the company posted record revenues and collected three J.D. Power awards for the industry’s highest customer satisfaction. Cohen’s previous experience also includes positions at Procter & Gamble, American Airlines, and Sunbeam Corp.

“It’s a great…

Napoleon® Fireplaces and Napoleon® Gourmet Grills have named Ron McArthur to serve as president of the Napoleon Group of Companies. Over the past 35 years, the Canadian fireplace, barbecue, and heating/ cooling manufacturer has expanded into a successful North American company with a growing international presence.

Wolfgang Schroeter, CEO of Napoleon, says, “Ron McArthur’s experience in leading strong, world-class brands will be a valuable addition to the Napoleon family. Napoleon has been growing steadily over the past three decades and we are very excited about the future of the company.”

McArthur most recently ran another family-owned company, WSI…