Cal Spas has added an 8-foot spa to the FamilyTM Connect line, an expansion of the popular Family series. “Given the positive response we received from our dealer net- work following the launch of our Family Connect line, we felt adding a larger hot tub to the lineup would make this series even more appealing,” Casey Loyd, president of Cal Spas, explains. “The new, commanding hot tub is packed with the same cutting-edge features as the other Family Connect spas and engineered to perform. This 8-foot spa is ideal for families seeking a spa for entertainment and leisure purposes.”

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Kalamazoo Outdoor GourmetTM, a leading manu- facturer of high-end outdoor-kitchen equipment and appliances, has named Steven J. Adolph as president. Adolph brings more than 20 years of entrepreneurial, branding, and leadership expertise to Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet; he will be based at the company’s headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

Pantelis A. (Pete) Georgiadis, chair of Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, says, “Steve is an accomplished leader who has a strong track record of driving revenue and profitability growth through brand building and sales expansion. He truly understands our brand and our customers and brings us a very nice mix of entrepreneurial, branding, and organization-building…

Due to increased demand, Galaxy Outdoor, the nation’s premier designer and builder of custom outdoor kitchens, has expand- ed into a new 10,000–square-foot show- room and national sales headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada. All of its product line is 100% U.S. made and will be showcased in this new location. Galaxy Outdoor stainless-steel storage drawers, storage units, and doors for outdoor kitchens are all on display.

Numerous brands of barbecue grills, side burners, ice chests, refrigerators, ice makers, and other components will also be displayed. Firepits, fire tables, and the Galaxy Outdoor fireglass line are displayed to help consumers select…

Pindler & Pindler, a leading international fabrics and trim resource for the interior-design trade, has added an exclusive line of European-inspired fabrics from the Richard Frinier collection for Sunbrella. Maison et Jardin features Frinier’s interpretation of classic linen constructions and coordinating stripes and jacquards, resulting in elegant home decor that offers legendary Sunbrella performance.

Curt Pindler, president of Pindler & Pindler, says, “We have seen a huge demand in the marketplace for upper-end Sunbrella performance fabrics that can be used both indoors and out. Using subtle nuances of yarn shades and weave effects, Richard has created the look of natural…

Glen Raven Custom Fabrics has named Alexis Maklakoff as business manager for casual fabrics, responsible for merchandising, marketing, and product support for the outdoor-furniture market. Maklakoff reports to Suzie Roberts, vice president and business manager for decorative fabrics for Glen Raven.

Roberts, who remains closely involved in marketing for casual fabrics, as well as for residential- interior and contract products, says, “Alexis brings extensive retail experience to his new position, along with an international background that’s invaluable today. The addition of Alexis to this position within our fabrics-marketing team ensures that we will continue to bring high levels of innovation…

With more than 900 exhibitors, it can be challenging to stand out during a crowded trade show attended by more than 7,000 people. TUUCI did just that, however, during the recently completed Hospitality Design Exposition & Conference (HD Expo) in Las Vegas, Nevada, receiving a Product Design Award for its Ocean Master MAX cantilever parasol.

For the past 16 years, the International Interior Design Association, in cooperation with HD Expo, has presented Product Design Awards in several categories, recognizing the most innovative offerings during the hospitality industry’s largest annual trade show. The Ocean Master MAX cantilever was selected as the…

Twitchell (Dothan, Alabama), a leader in high-quality yarns and fabrics across a variety of industries, recently celebrated its 90th anniversary in business. Today, Twitchell has grown into a multinational manufacturer of some of the world’s most innovative fibers, textiles, and coatings.

Although Twitchell has been around for almost a century, its commitment to its customers hasn’t changed. Jeff Register, CEO and president of Twitchell, says that customer service will always be a priority for Twitchell. “Our customers are a large part of what has kept Twitchell alive for 90 years, and we are forever grateful. Twitchell will continue to make…

Pilgrim Home and Hearth promoted Doug Jenks to president of the 65–year-old iconic organization in June 2012. Jenks brings over 25 years of hearth-industry experience to the position. He joined Pilgrim six years ago, serving as vice president prior to his promotion.

His prior experience includes specialty hearth retailing, product development, international sales, and strategic market planning while working for Whitfield and Lennox Hearth Products, for 15 years, prior to joining Pilgrim. Jenks has actively supported the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association through the years and has served on numerous industry boards and association committees.

Jenks succeeds Gene Russell, past…