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…
Trivantage® Nearly Triples St. Louis Inventory Capacity with Recent Move
On April 12, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ST. LOUIS - Trivantage, a one-stop shop for fabrics, hardware, accessories and expertise for the awning, marine, upholstery, shade sail and window covering industries, has announced its move within St. Louis this month.
The new distribution facility will allow the company to better and more efficiently service customers with increased capacity at more than 62,000 square feet, six loading docks for customer will-call and shipments, and an improved parking structure for associates and visitors.
The move is, in part, in response to growing customer demand for Trivantage products. While located regionally, 99% of Trivantage customers nationwide receive orders…
Dometic MoBar Earns Red Dot Product Design Award
On April 09, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
The International Red Dot Jury has awarded the Dometic MoBar outdoor mobile bar series the distinction “Red Dot”, which stands for high design quality. The Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021 recognizes the mobile bar for its state-of-the-art patented design for functionality and/or convenience—allowing hosts and guests to socialize outdoors without missing a moment.
Peter Kjellberg, CMO and Head of Other Verticals says; “We are thrilled about getting such recognition by respected design professionals. Smart and reliable products with outstanding design is something we strive for and is one of the key components of our business strategy. The Dometic MoBar…
Palm Springs Collection from Elmira Stove Works Pays Homage to Iconic Desert Oasis
On April 02, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
ELMIRA, ON - To celebrate the arrival of spring, Elmira Stove Works has debuted a colorful new curated collection for its Northstar Line of appliances. The Palm Springs Collection includes four hues inspired by the diverse color palette found in the iconic desert town located in Southern California’s Coachella Valley.
Cerulean Blue is a rich shade reminiscent of the vast sky on a clear sunlit day. Perfectly Pink is a cheerful and playful hue that brings a sense of fun and carefree adventures. Full of life and promise, Palm Green encapsulates the unexpected vitality of a hidden oasis. Desert Sand…
Shademaker Expands Focus on Landscape Professionals
On April 01, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BALDWIN PARK, CA – Shademaker is expanding its corporate marketing efforts to focus on growth with landscape professionals. The shade designer and manufacturer’s marketing division has joined the American Society of Landscape Architects, along with advertising in several landscaping publications. Training for its sales team will expand to focus on the benefits of Shademaker to landscape architects to assist in their selection of shade products for projects.
“Shademaker has always had a primary focus on contract entities including restaurants, hotels, golf clubs and related businesses,” said Kim Golson, national contract sales manager. “The category of landscape professionals has been…
Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens Launches Outdoor Living Report
On April 01, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens has just launched its annual Outdoor Living Report. The report is informed by insights from a new Harris Poll Survey and trend forecasting from experts like landscape designers Fernando Wong and Keith Williams, brand creative director Daniel Germani, HGTV Star Alison Victoria, and more.
Key findings include confirmation that outdoor spaces are more important than ever, with 82% of American homeowners recently surveyed reported they’re more interested in updating their outdoor living spaces than they were prior to the pandemic. See below for more highlights.
Growing Demand for Outdoor Kitchens
• 65%…
Ortal Introduces Chopped Wood Media for Wilderness Collection Luxury Fireplaces
On March 30, 2021, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CANOGA PARK, CA - Ortal has a new log media for its premium Wildness Collection of fireplaces – Chopped Wood. The natural, rough look of split logs accentuates the ultra-realistic gas or propane flames of the new Wilderness Collection fireplace line.
Available exclusively for Ortal’s Wilderness Collection, the new Chopped Wood media option joins the attractive assortment of wood media designs Ortal currently offers. Combined with patent-pending Firelog Technology, the new Chopped Wood media option delivers the ambiance of a wood fire in a gas fireplace.
The real-fire appearance of Wilderness Collection flames is achieved by allowing the…
