Ortal’s Wilderness Collection Receives Special Honor
On February 06, 2022, In Industry News by Staff
Ortal’s Wilderness Collection gas fireplace line has been named by Architectural Record as one of the best architectural products of 2021. A favorite of architects and interior designers for its ultra-realistic flames, the Wilderness Collection features a series of highly designed styles and varied models to fit almost any environment.
Judged by a jury of six design industry experts, the best new products of 2021 selections were based on criteria including innovation, usefulness, and aesthetics. Ortal’s Wilderness Collection gas fireplace line was selected as one of the best in the Building Systems category.
“Ortal has long been on…
Hearth& Home Technologies Acquires The Outdoor GreatRoom Company
On February 06, 2022, In Industry News by Staff
Hearth & Home Technologies announced the acquisition of The Outdoor GreatRoom Company (Lakeville, Minnesota), a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium outdoor living products. Founded in 2003 by hearth industry veteran, Dan Shimek, The Outdoor GreatRoom Company was the first to enter the gas fire pit category, positioning the company as the expert on outdoor fire.
Gerry Shimek, CEO of The Outdoor GreatRoom Company, states, “We are proud to have built on our brother Dan’s legacy by adding a full offering of outdoor gas fire pit tables, gas fire burners, outdoor kitchen islands, outdoor gas fireplaces, outdoor patio furniture…
Ortal Debuts New Wilderness Collection Gas Fireplaces at IBS 2022
On February 04, 2022, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CANOGA PARK, CA – Ortal is introducing four new products to its popular Wilderness Collection at the 2022 International Builders’ Show (IBS Booth W3391, West Hall). Following an extremely successful year for the new Wilderness Collection in 2021, Ortal is expanding its line of gas fireplaces featuring a realistic burning-log experience with more sizes, styles, and configurations. The company will also debut its new Island 70 unit and exhibit some of the past year’s most popular Ortal models.
New Wilderness Collection models showcased at IBS, all featuring the Ortal patent-pending (U.S. patent number 62/797.279) Firelog Technology, include:
• Wilderness 25H…
R.H. Peterson Promotes Key Staff Members
On February 03, 2022, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – R.H. Peterson Co. (RHP), a manufacturer of premium gas fire products, grills and outdoor fire features, recently promoted key staff members.
Dominque Seim to Senior Vice President
Dominque spearheads operations for RHP, including overseeing all aspects of the factory, inventory, production, maintenance, and shipping. He has been instrumental in developing processes and plans that have maximized the company’s operational efficiencies resulting in increased production and shipping capabilities. Dominque has worked for RHP since 2004.
Samir Barudi to Vice President
Samir is responsible for overseeing RHP’s Technical Services department, managing…
Dometic’s MoBar 550 Receives 2021 GOOD DESIGN Award
On February 03, 2022, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO - Presented by The Chicago Athenaeum, Dometic’s MoBar 550 has been awarded a 2021 GOOD DESIGN® Award for its innovation and design excellence. Founded in Chicago in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and Charles and Ray Eames, 2021 marked the 71st convention of the GOOD DESIGN jury.
In 2021, The Chicago Athenaeum received a record number of submissions from manufacturing and industrial and graphic design firms representing the best of design. Dometic’s MoBar 550 was chosen in the 2021 class of best consumer design with superior and unparalleled function.
“We are thrilled to see MoBar 550 acknowledged by such an…
Hooker Furnishings Enters Outdoor Category With Acquisition of Sunset West
On February 01, 2022, In Industry News by Amanda Daus
MARTINSVILLE, VA – Hooker Furnishings has acquired Sunset West, a west coast-based manufacturer of outdoor furniture, in an all-cash transaction. The deal enables Hooker Furnishings to immediately gain market share in the growing outdoor furniture segment of the industry with one of the most respected brands in the category.
Under terms of the deal, Sunset West’s management team and all the company’s employees will continue to serve its customers from its headquarters in Vista, California. For more than 15 years, Sunset West has designed and manufactured comfortable, stylish and high-quality outdoor furniture.
With its distinctive collections, Sunset West designs…
Kingsley Bate Introduces New Products For 2022
On January 26, 2022, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MANASSAS, VA - Kingsley Bate will be offering new additions to its line of outdoor furniture in the spring of 2022.
The Quogue collection by Kingsley Bate combines all-weather wicker with a modern upholstered seating surface, eliminating the need for a cushion. Upholstered surfaces are made from durable, easy-to-care-for BatylineTM mesh. Seats are gently padded with quick-drying reticulated foam and typically dry in as little as 20 minutes after rainfall. The collection includes dining and club seating and is stocked in a Rush wicker color with White upholstery.
Kingsley Bate’s Sierra collection in eco-TeakTM offers an attractive, low-maintenance…
Nationwide Marketing Group Expands Outdoor Portfolio with Vision Grills and Croix Valley Foods
On January 25, 2022, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The outdoor category is one that’s chock full of opportunity for independent retailers. And Nationwide Marketing Group has partnered with two new vendors to help its dealers further capitalize on this market’s potential.
New to Nationwide’s expanding outdoor product portfolio are Vision Grills, which brings its innovative convertible ceramic grills to the mix, and Croix Valley Foods, which adds a plethora of sauces, spices and other barbecue accessories. Both will make their debut to Nationwide dealers at PrimeTime in Phoenix, February 5-8.
“We are thrilled to add two new vendor partners to our ever-growing outdoor category,”…
