ICFA Preview On Schedule
On April 26, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, N.C. – More than 45 showrooms exhibiting outdoor furnishings in theMART in Chicago will be open on July 20-22 to accommodate buyers, designers and specifiers:
Agio International – 1628
Alfresco Home – 16-120
Anacara Company – 14-127
Barlow Tyrie – 1527
Berlin Gardens – 1553
Brown Jordan – 1510
Castelle – 1576
Casual Cushion Corp. – 15-085
Century Furniture – 1464
Ebel, Inc. – 15-121
Frankford Umbrellas – 15-085
Foremost Groups – 16-130
Gensun – 1667
Hanamint/Alu-Mont – 1564
Homecrest Outdoor Living – 1518
InsideOut Improves Durability By Re-Engineering Fibers
On April 21, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
VALDESE, N.C. - InsideOut Performance Fabric®, a brand of Valdese Weavers, is an all-in-one performance fabric. Utilizing the latest textile technology, they are able to continually refine the features that allow it to be easily cleaned, used indoors or outdoors, and have a high-end decorative aesthetic.
By working closely with partners throughout their supply chain, InsideOut successfully improved durability by re-engineering their fibers and optimizing the technology used in the yarn production process.
Valdese Weavers offers industry leading dyeing capabilities due to having their own on-site dye house where they can test and utilize the latest dyeing…
OW Lee Offers On-Site COVID-19 Vaccinations for Employees and Their Families
On April 20, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
COMFORT, TX – OW Lee recently partnered with the Kendall County Office of Emergency Management to offer all OW Lee employees and their families the Moderna vaccine. Those who wished to receive the vaccine got their first dose on Friday, April 16 at OW Lee’s HQ in Comfort, Texas. Thirty doses were administered to employees and their families, with the second dose being available in four weeks.
“We are committed to the safety and well-being of our employees and their families, and we are grateful to Kendall County Office of Emergency Management for working with us to…
Dometic MoBar Earns iF DESIGN AWARD
On April 20, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
STOCKHOLM, SW - Days after winning a Red Dot: Product Design Award, the Dometic MoBar series received the iF DESIGN AWARD 2021. The design of the MoBar has now been recognized by two international design awards. Each year, the world’s oldest independent design organization, Hannover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH, organizes the iF DESIGN AWARDS. This year, Dometic MoBar has received a product design award in the garden category.
The Dometic MoBar series won over the 98-member jury with its stylish design. The competition was intense: almost 10,000 entries were submitted from 52 countries in hope of receiving the…
Homecrest Taps Randy Shorts As New CEO
On April 19, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
WADENA, MN - Homecrest Outdoor Living has tapped Randy Shorts as its new CEO. Shorts brings decades of experience in the outdoor furniture industry and is a seasoned leader known for his growth mindset and people-centered approach.
“We couldn’t be happier to welcome Randy to the Homecrest family as CEO,” said Mike Bullinger, owner of Homecrest Outdoor Living. “We are incredibly proud of Homecrest’s accomplishments as a leading US manufacturer over the past 65+ years, and we are confident that Randy is the right person to lead the company into the next chapter of our story.”
Current Homecrest…
Outdoor GreatRoom Company Introduces New Cove Linear Collection
On April 15, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MINNEAPOLIS - The Outdoor GreatRoom CompanyTM (OGC) has added the Cove Linear Collection to its product line of gas fire pit tables. The new collection consists of two linear sizes. The 54-inch and 72-inch Cove Linear Gas Fire Pit Tables are constructed of durable, SupercastTM concrete and available in three color variations: Natural Grey, Midnight Mist, and White.
Both fire tables incorporate a smooth, clean-lined finish to support a modern and minimalistic style. Included in the design are matching pedestals as an optional look for added depth and height. The creation of the Cove 54” and Cove 72” Linear…
Sunset West Earns People’s Choice Award in Furniture Category
On April 15, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Casual Furnishings Brand Sunset West has earned the People’s Choice Award in the furniture category for Las Vegas Market for 2020 and 2021. The Sunset West winning design includes a curated look with the Coastal Teak and Bazaar Collections.
Sunset West’s approach to this design includes keeping the uniquely coordinated color stories in mind, with mixing and matching furniture from Coastal Teak and Faux Bois Concrete Occasional Tables from The Bazaar, while remaining within a specific color and style grouping. This success marks the second year in a row Sunset West has received this award.
The 2021 Las…
ICFA Calls for Nominations for Lifetime Achievement Award
On April 12, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association is seeking nominations for its 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award. Outstanding individuals in the outdoor furnishings industry have been recognized for their contributions and achievements since the tribute was created in 2002.
Manufacturers/importers, retailers, designers, sales representatives and suppliers in the outdoor furnishings industry are eligible for the award.
Nominees will be reviewed with attention to the award criteria:
● A present or former member of the casual furniture industry who by past actions or accomplishments has served as a role model or inspiration for others in…
