Sunset West has released the first version of the Sunset West iPad catalog app. The app will allow Sunset West to communicate with both sales representatives and retailers on a consistent basis. The iPad app is a living catalog, complete with the latest styles offered by Sunset West, along with the available inventories from either of Sunset West’s warehouses. The app will refresh itself with the most up-to-date information with each use.

CEO Wes Stewart says, “This is a really great tool for disseminating information to either our reps or retail partners. The user will be presented with our…

Mr. Bar-B-Q®, the world’s expert in designing innovative, premier barbecue accessories and outdoor lifestyle tools, continues its 40th anniversary momentum by announcing a partnership with culinary expert and gourmet chef, Michael Steifman, president of Michael Stuart NY. This alliance is one of many recent initiatives—including rebranding, a new website and improved, eyecatching packaging—to appeal to a new market of grillers and to maintain the company’s industryleading position into 2013.

“As the grilling category evolves, we will continue to be the leader of grill tool innovations just as we’ve done for more than 40 years,” said Marc Zemel, CEO of Mr.…

Cal Spas Resort Products has announced the launch of its new Genesis™spa series. Casey Loyd, president of Cal Spas, says, “We updated our popular rotomold line by adding new spa models with eyecatching features and impressive jet counts. This value-conscious spa line is packed with premium features and priced to match any budget. We feel our dealers will be impressed with our new line, which will contribute to a successful selling season.”

The Genesis rotomold spa series has been updated and simplified for 2013. The best-selling rotomold spa lineup features four new models, with one jet configuration for each model.…

Dobbins and Son was recognized as the Gensun Casual Living 2012 Sales Representatives of the Year for their outstanding sales and service.

“Gray Dobbins and his team are professional, hard working, and go the extra mile in support of the dealer and the company,” said Jan Trinkley, VP Sales & Marketing at Gensun.

Gray exemplifies what an excellent sales representative should be – strong ethics and relationships with their customers along with excellent follow-up, training, care and communication. With sales growth of 55% over the previous year Dobbins and Son earned the award with honors.

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Jamestown Pellet Stoves has added Fireside Distributors to its growing list of partners as the company builds its U.S. division and focuses on growth in the American market.

Scott Weldon, CSO & president of the U.S. division of Jamestown, says the company is thrilled to partner with Fireside Distributors. “Jamestown is producing some of the cleanest-burning and most affordable pellet stoves on the market today,” he explains, “and partnering with Fireside Distributors gives us the opportunity to offer more people the chance to save money on their heating bills.”

Fireside Distributors Inc. is based in Raleigh, N.C.  and services…

The Companion Group, a design and manufacturing firm of grilling, pizzamaking, and other cooking and outdoor living products, has returned to its roots by moving to their
new offices at 9th and Gilman Streets in Berkeley, California.

The Companion Group was founded in Berkeley in 1984.  Its beginnings were small, as founders Chuck Adams and Doug Fielding started out selling chimney-style charcoal starters by visiting local retailers door-to-door.  Eventually, the company grew into the “family of brands” it is today, with lines such as Charcoal Companion®, Steven Raichlen Best of Barbecue™, pizzacraft®, and Planet Barbecue™.  As the…

The Furniture Shoppe and The Patio Shop in Chattanooga, TN, have announced a holiday partnership with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Chattanooga Chapter. The Fowler Brothers Companies will kick-off their “Pass It Forward” campaign to benefit Toys For Tots at The Furniture Shoppe Stickley Truckload Preview Party Thursday, Nov. 1.  The local Marine coordinator, SSgt Greg Clemens, and Capt. Joshua Mills will attend the launch to share the Toys For Tots mission of collecting and distributing new, unwrapped toys to needy children in the Chattanooga area. 

Carter Fowler, 5th generation manager of The Furniture Shoppe and The Patio…