Twin-Star International’s Las Vegas, Nevada, showroom has now more than tripled in size. Still in building A, the new showroom is located in suite A-1036 at World Market Center Las Vegas. The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony were held on July 30, when the new showroom opened its doors for the first time to furniture retailers, designers, and other furniture-industry professionals. The current Twin-Star family of brands showcased at this venue includes ClassicFlame electric fireplaces,

Tresanti media units and thermo- electric wine coolers, and Duraflame quartz infrared heaters. At a time when expansion is not feasible for many companies, Twin-…

Online registration is now open for the 2012 International Pool/Spa/Patio Expo (IPSP Expo), taking place November 6–8 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, with the educational conference taking place November 3–8. Online registration is available at www.PoolSpaPatio.com/attendee, where information is accessible 24/7. Registering in advance will save attendees not only money, but also time (because they will not have to wait in long on-site registration lines).

The super pass (the best value) includes conference seminars on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, as well as admission to the IPSP Expo, the welcome party at Mardi Gras World,…

Brown Jordan, the leading brand in outdoor leisure furnishings, has announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with CT Acquisitions (Wallingford, Connecticut) to develop and market a collection of high-quality, stylish outdoor kitchens. The Brown Jordan outdoor-kitchen collection will include a breadth of exclusive cabinetry designs and styles to meet the needs of today’s consumers, architects, designers, and builders who seek outdoor kitchens that can uniquely fit the decor, style, and personal tastes of the homeowner’s out- door-living environment. CT Acquisitions, maker of Danver stainless-steel cabinetry, will develop Brown Jordan’s first-ever designer line of custom outdoor kitchens.

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Recognizing the joy and empowerment that come from sailing, TUUCI, a global leader in innovative shade structures, is donating high-performance umbrellas and flags to the BVI Watersports Centre in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, in support of RYA Sailability, an international program of sail- ing instruction for the disabled. “The donation from TUUCI meets a critically important need of our center and the Sailability program of providing an enjoyable and supportive learning environment for all of our students,” according to Alison Knights Bramble, princi- pal of Sailability BVI and the BVI Watersports Centre, a training center of the Royal Yachting Association…

Solair® Shade Solutions introduces an exclusive service opportunity for patio retailers involved in the Solair awning program. For a reasonable fee, the new Solair White Glove service offers site confirmation, delivery and installation to afford retailers and homeowners a smooth, turnkey awning purchase experience.

“Through the Solair awning program, we are empowering retailers to differentiate themselves as problem solvers for homeowners looking to add flexibility, style and comfort to their outdoor spaces,” said Rett Haigler, business manager of Solair®. “The White Glove program gives retailers the confidence to sell a retractable awning by guaranteeing delivery and…

As a part of the high growth strategy, Housewarmings Outdoor has significantly expanded its team of manufacturer’s reps for the US market. Housewarmings Outdoor is a Lexington, KY based manufacturer of Luxury Outdoor rooms, Outdoor Theaters, Pergolas, Kitchen islands, Outdoor Fireplaces, Firepits, Outdoor bars, Smoker Islands and water features.

The company has recently appointed the “best of the best reps” in the industry: Donald Fleischman for the MD & DL, Justin Pfahl for FL & PR, Ed Hatton for OH & KY, Mark Cannon for IL & WI, Tom Traxler for MN & IA, Jeff Carlson for…

Los Angeles, California: Basil Larkin joined Lynx Professional Grills as Vice President Sales & Marketing on 20 August 2012. In this position, Larkin will be responsible for overseeing all sales and marketing of Lynx products. He will travel extensively working with Lynx regional representatives, independent distributors, retail appliance dealers and specialty retailers.

“Lynx is very pleased that Basil joined our organization, he’s a highly respected and admired professional with extensive experience in the premium appliance industry,” said Ed Plummer, Lynx Chairman. “Basil will immediately improve our sales and marketing efforts and he’ll be welcomed by all our trade partners.”

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Galtech International issued their 2012 sales achievement awards at the company’s annual sales meetings held in Chicago at the Casual Furniture 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. The following sales representatives were also recognized for their outstanding sales achievements during the 2012 season: 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.