GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Monsma Marketing Corporation has purchased Majestic Hearth Distributors of Denver, Colorado. This acquisition brings together two long-standing, successful, family-owned Hearth Products Distribution companies with similar values and cultures that will carry on as one expanded entity.

“Majestic’s commitment to customers, vendors, and teammates aligns closely with the strong culture we have built here at Monsma,” said CEO, Jane Lovell. “We are excited about welcoming such similarly dedicated and experienced individuals to our Monsma team.”

With a growing product offering and deep territory presence, Monsma is exceptionally equipped to service Hearth Products retailers in expanding…

DETROIT - Duravent Group has announced the appointment of Adam Soliman as their chief commercial officer. Soliman brings a wealth of experience in sales and marketing leadership positions, having played pivotal roles in the growth of several renowned organizations, including Electrolux, Generac Power Systems, and most recently, The Chamberlain Group, where he served in critical roles leading growth and transformation across the organization.

Soliman’s appointment comes as Duravent Group implements strategic initiatives to foster a new era of growth and innovation to increase market share, expand capacity and product offerings, and strengthen customer and supplier partnerships.

“Adam demonstrates specific…

MODESTO, CA - Interior designer Wendy Glaister recently won an ASID ANDYZ Award for 2024 Best Outdoor Space. Award-winning Interior Designer, Wendy Glaister, president and founder of luxury design firm Wendy Glaister Interiors remarked, “To say that we are blessed to do what we do is an understatement. So many opportunities exist to make a special place for our clients and their families. I am so grateful for the faith that our clients place in our vision. We are extremely grateful that our projects are receiving national attention.”

The American Society of Interior Design (ASID) ANDYZ Awards’ is an annual…

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has named Terry DeMeuse of Lloyd Flanders as the 2024 recipient of the Mia Nault Unsung Hero Award.

Terry has been with Lloyd Flanders since August 2018, starting in a warehouse role and progressing to customer service.

In nominating Terry for this award, sales rep Kathleen Ferry of K. Ferry Sales, said, “Terry goes above and beyond for her customers, company and sales reps. She is the most reliable and customer-driven associate I have ever worked with. She is professional, kind, positive and truly believes in giving 100%…

BALDWIN PARK, CA – Treasure Garden, a designer and manufacturer of luxury shade products and outdoor accessories, has named JEN Sales, led by Eric and Jonah Nieman, as its independent 2024 Sales Representative of the Year.

The award was presented to the Canadian representatives during Treasure Garden’s annual awards dinner at Casual Market in Atlanta, GA on July 14, 2024. The award recognizes excellence in sales, territory development, and new customer category growth.

Exemplary Dedication and Teamwork
Eric Nieman joined Treasure Garden in 2007, working alongside his sister Ingrid until her retirement in 2018. Together, they consistently exemplified unwavering…

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Agio Hospitality, the newly launched division of Agio, is partnering with Glen Raven and their flagship performance fabric brand, Sunbrella®, to celebrate their platinum partnership with the Wyndham Championship, a PGA TOUR event. Agio Hospitality will be available to commercial, hotel, and recreation markets. The partnership showcase is coming to Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., Aug. 7 -11, 2024.

“Agio and Agio Hospitality are thrilled to announce our partnership with Sunbrella during the Wyndham Championship,” said Tom Zell, vice president, Agio Hospitality.  “Our team is delighted to know that tournament guests will experience and enjoy…

HIGH POINT, N.C. - Scott Grove was awarded the ICFA/Richard Frinier Design Scholarship for his submittal of “Seaside Sun-dance,” a collection of five textile patterns for luxury hotel and cruise pool furniture, presented in an innovative laser-cut umbrella and patio cover devised to interact with sunlight. The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) rising junior credits the time he spent in the ocean and swimming pools of his home state of Florida observing the interplay of light and shadow on the water for inspiring the blue and white tones and fluid shapes of his distinctive designs.

“This collection urges…

HIGH POINT, N.C. – Entries are now being accepted for the 2024 Design Excellence Awards, the premier design recognition for home furnishings and accessories produced for outdoor living.

The competition is open to all companies exhibiting at the 2024 Casual Market Atlanta, as well as outdoor fabric suppliers, who are not required to be exhibitors. The entry fee is $100 per product for members of the International Casual Furnishings Association, which coordinates the competition.  Non-members may enter for $500 per product. There are no limitations on the number of entries submitted.

The entry deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, August 12,…