Winner of the 2012 Fireplace Facelift Contest Announced by Fireside Hearth & Home
On October 15, 2012, In Industry News by Staff
When Tom and Diane Benstead of Shoreview, Minnesota, sent their youngest child off to college, they decided to usher in their empty-nest years with a new addition to their home: a gas fireplace. The Bensteads recently won Fireside Hearth & Home’s annual Fireplace Facelift Contest after submitting before and after photos of the room where the fireplace was installed. Their entry was chosen as the winner by Fireside Hearth & Home, which provided the Bensteads with a $5,000 rebate for the cost of the fireplace remodeling.
According to the Bensteads, “We wanted to add a fireplace to our home for…
Panama Jack Broadens Brand Appeal with Furniture and Beach-Cruiser Bicycles
On October 15, 2012, In Industry News by Amanda Daus
Orlando, FL—November 8, 2012—The brand that defined beach living for generations of consumers, now is redefining carefree living for growing numbers of customers. Panama Jack made its name in suncare and beachwear products. Today, it is attracting new business and new fans with related product categories featuring furniture and bicycles that reflect the brand’s personality.
New to the home-furnishings market last year, Panama Jack now offers 10 collections of indoor and outdoor furniture in the Panama Jack Home Collection. The stylish and affordable furniture is popular with consumers, allowing them to live Panama Jack’s laidback lifestyle at home.
The collection…
Bull Outdoor Products Hires Grill Master and Spokesperson Chef Jeff Parker
On October 15, 2012, In Industry News by Staff
Bull Outdoor Products Inc. has announced a partnership with Jeff Parker, who will act as spokesperson and perform demonstrations at a series of special events for the company’s customers and the industry. He will also be developing a series of cookbooks and cooking videos for publication in 2013 and beyond. Frank Mello, vice president of sales and marketing for Bull Outdoor Products, says, “We want to help every grill owner become the master of the grill. Jeff ’s knowledge and experience will help us accomplish this for our customers.”
Parker is an expert culinary producer, food stylist, and chef,…
Oriental Weavers to Celebrate New Showroom Openings
On October 15, 2012, In Industry News by Staff
Oriental Weavers has undertaken a major initiative over the past 12 months, building new showrooms or renovating existing spaces in High Point, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; New York, New York; and London. Oriental Weavers celebrated the opening of its New York showroom during the New York Home Fashions Market in September.
The new showroom is almost twice the size of the older space, with more than 10,000 square feet, and will now dedicate space to Oriental Weavers USA, Sphinx by Oriental Weavers, and the OW Hospitality division. The showroom is located on the seventh floor (suite 719) of the…
FMI Products Merges With Lennox Hearth Products
On October 15, 2012, In Industry News by Staff
The Comvest Group has announced the formation of Innovative Hearth Products (IHP) through the merger of FMI Products and Lennox Hearth Products. IHP is a manufacturer of fireplaces, fireplace inserts, freestanding stoves, gas log sets, accessories, and venting products.
John Caple, a managing director with Comvest, says, “We look forward to backing a combined management team of veteran hearthindustry executives. We are very pleased with the performance of our investment in Lennox Hearth Products and are investing additional capital to accelerate our growth in the hearth industry.”
Mark Klein, CEO of IHP, says, “I am very excited to…
Jamestown Pellet Stoves Partners With S&M Distributing
On October 15, 2012, In Industry News by Staff
Jamestown Pellet Stoves has added S&M Distributing (Greenville, Rhode Island) to its growing list of partners, as the company builds its U.S. division and focuses on growth in the U.S. market. Scott Weldon, president of the U.S. division of Jamestown, says that the company is thrilled to partner with S&M Distributing. “Jamestown is producing some of the cleanest-burning and most affordable pellet stoves on the market today,” he explains, “and partnering with S&M gives us the opportunity to offer more people the chance to save money on their heating bills.”
S&M Distributing operates a network of hundreds of dealers…
Lynx Professional Grills Announces New Vice President of Sales and Marketing
On October 15, 2012, In Industry News by Staff
Basil Larkin joined Lynx Professional Grills in August as vice president of sales and marketing. 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.
Before joining Lynx Professional Grills, Larkin served in several sales-management positions in the appliance industry. Most recently, Larkin served as vice president of sales for Viking Range Corp. Ed Plummer, Lynx chair, says, “Lynx is very pleased that Basil joined our organization; he’s a highly respected and admired professional with extensive…
Tony Fabris Joins Hart & Cooley As National Sales Manager
On October 15, 2012, In Industry News by Staff
Hart & Cooley, Inc., has hired Tony Fabris as its new hearth national sales manager. In this new role, Fabris is responsible for the Hart & Cooley hearth sales channel. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he assists sales representatives and participates in new-product development, pricing policies, and technical calls.
Fabris was previously employed as a sales manager with Monessen Hearth Systems and Lennox Hearth Products. Owned by Tomkins P.L.C., Hart & Cooley is a leading manufacturer of air-distribution and vent products for heating, plumbing, and air-conditioning systems.
