Oriental Weavers will celebrate the opening of their new showroom during the upcoming New York Home Fashions Market that will be held September 10th – 13th, 2012.

The new showroom is almost double the size of their current space with more than 10,000 square feet, and will now dedicate space to Oriental Weavers USA, Sphinx by Oriental Weavers, as well as the OW Hospitality division. The showroom is located on the seventh floor of the 295 5th Avenue Textile Building suite # 719.

In the new larger space, Oriental Weavers’ divisions will showcase their machine-woven, printed, and hand crafted accent…

On the heels of its new product announcement in May, Oxford Garden is moving its showroom for the upcoming Casual Market this September 20-23. The outdoor furniture company will now showcase its new introductions and collections in Booth 8-6082 at the casual industry tradeshow next month.

The move provides larger showroom space to feature the several new products and materials being introduced for the 2013 season.

Director of Sales Jim Guy said, “We are excited about the new opportunities this move will present. We have put a lot of time and effort into the development of our new products and…

Gold Eagle Co., an industry pioneer of aftermarket fluids and additives and maker of best-selling automotive brands, including STA-BIL®, HEET® and START YOUR ENGINES!®, today announced it has acquired 303 Products, Inc. maker of the 303® Brand of protectants, cleaners and associated products. Based in Palo Cedro, CA, 303 Products, Inc. manufacturers more than 10 premier-quality products offering UV screening and protective treatments, finishes and specialized cleaners for rubber, vinyl, plastics, textiles and finished leathers.

“This is a landmark moment in Gold Eagle’s history,” said Marc Blackman, CEO of Gold Eagle. “Over the past 80 years, we have built a…

Solair® Shade Solutions is inviting patio furniture retailers throughout North America to enter for the chance to win a trip for two

to the Westin St. John Resort & Villas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The contest, running through Oct. 31, 2012, will offer one lucky retailer the opportunity to enjoy an all-expenses-paid four nights in beautiful St. John.

As part of the brand’s initiative to enhance the outdoor living experience, Solair will randomly select one casual furniture retailer to receive the luxury vacation. Retailers can enter via the contest page1 at http://www.solair.com/become-a-dealer/ or by filling out an…

Woodward, CM is pleased to announce the appointment of Greenberg and Associates as Woodward retail reps for the state of Florida. The three person team of Jim Greenberg, Carrie Greenberg, and Andrew Sharp bring over 30 years of combined industry experience to the new role. The company is confident their depth of knowledge and wealth of expertise will allow them to identify and to support the needs of Woodward’s customers and partners.

Treasure Garden celebrated its Annual Awards Dinner on July 16, 2012 at The Erie Café in Chicago, Illinois. CEO, Oliver Ma was in attendance, along with new sales reps, Colleen O’Connor, and Daniel Guelbart.

After a very fine meal and drinks, the following Awards were presented to:

Ariel Biscan - Sales Rookie of the Year
David Digirolamo - Sales Representative of the Year
Echols Enterprises, Inc. - Largest Number of New Accounts
David Hunt – Largest Volume of New Accounts

“We have a very close group of sales professionals. We are very proud of our 2012 Award…

Pride Family Brands has hired Marcia Blake as an independent design consultant for the award-winning manufacturer of luxury cast-aluminum outdoor furnishings and accessories. Blake currently is the president and creative director of a full-service design company specializing in outdoor environments.

Steve Lowsky, president of Pride Family Brands, says, “Marcia’s work within the casual industry is well recognized. We are looking forward to applying her design talents and expertise in the outdoor segment to define further the luxury message of Pride Family Brands within our catalogs and showrooms.” Blake’s responsibilities…

Over 100 people attended the third annual Associated Energy Systems Spring Break on April 26, 2012, in Denver, Colorado. Attendees were treated to a full day of technical and businessbuilding classes. Class topics ranged from gas-valve troubleshooting for intermittent- pilot ignition to how to design and sell outdoor kitchens.

When attendees weren’t busy learning, they were able to visit all the vendors at the on-site trade show. It was an excellent opportunity to see many items that had debuted at HPBExpo in March. Added attractions were the multitude of…