DALLAS - International Pool, Spa, Patio Expo, co-located with Deck Expo, the three-day gathering dedicated to the pool, spa, patio, decking and outdoor living industries, opens registration for the November edition (12-14, Education November 9-14, 2024) at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

In partnership with the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA), collaboration across industries provides participants with the most comprehensive array of networking, education and technology.

More than 345 exhibitors are confirmed to attend, presenting the latest advancements in highly sought-after categories ranging from pool…

NEW YORK – Ultrafabrics recently unveiled Pumice, its latest outdoor collection designed to bring the allure of underwater exploration to indoor and outdoor active living spaces. Inspired by the mesmerizing beauty of the ocean’s depths, Pumice blends a refreshed color palette with unparalleled durability, ensuring it withstands whatever Mother Nature delivers.

Nicole Meier, director of Branding at Ultrafabrics, says, “We have always offered global leadership in luxury marine performance fabrics, from mega yachts to smaller recreational watercraft. We wanted to take that technology and offer it to the hospitality and residential design specifiers. Pumice has the supple feel of…

ATLANTA – The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) recognized manufacturing and retailing excellence, honored its 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients and celebrated outstanding service and leadership at a gala awards celebration yesterday during Casual Market Atlanta.

ICFA members and guests gathered at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons football team and Atlanta United soccer team, for a dinner hosted by interior designer, television personality and fashion stylist Carson Kressley. The evening was staged on the 85,000-square-foot playing field and sponsored by ANDMORE, the co-sponsor with ICFA of Casual Market Atlanta at AmericasMart. A portion of the proceeds from…

DETROIT - Duravent Group, a manufacturer of venting and air control products, has partnered with RUTLAND, a U.S. manufacturer of premium products for fireplace, chimney, and stove maintenance. The partnership between Duravent Group and RUTLAND unites two American companies with long-standing commitments to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, with a combined legacy of over 260 years expertise.

This collaboration will allow Duravent Group to offer customers an extensive array of high-quality, domestically produced products that enhance and expand their current hearth offerings of all fuel chimney, gas vent, pellet vent, and stove pipe, across Duravent Group’s legacy of brands (Amerivent,…

LOS ANGELES - Agora Fabrics, an international brand specializing in high-quality outdoor textiles, has committed to the North American market and will begin to distribute its fabrics in the United States. Its parent company, Sauleda S.A., has procured textile organizations in the United States to create Sauleda USA, which will in turn distribute Agora fabrics across America.

Agora already has a presence in the United States and will unveil its newest fabric collection, Armonias, July 15-18 at Casual Market Atlanta. 2024 will be the Spanish company’s second year at the market, reaffirming its commitment to growing in the United…

VISTA, CA - With a focus on presenting a wide variety of styles, statement-making scaling, and a mix of modern materials, Sunset West has developed four new collections as well as several new accent items for the upcoming Casual Market in Atlanta. Casual traditional, modern, and elegant coastal styles combine with aluminum, hand woven resin wicker, solid teak, and organic concrete to deliver luxury outdoor furnishings that are both stylish and durable.

“Our new introductions draw inspiration from the serene elegance of high-end resorts, the chic sophistication of Malibu, and the timeless charm of a classic garden party,” said Aliena…

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – The new Fire Magic Pizza Oven is now available. Featuring an innovative touchscreen and digital thermometer, the new Fire Magic Pizza Oven provides versatility and control to outdoor chefs when cooking pizzas, as well as meats, vegetables, breads, and even desserts. 

Luxury outdoor kitchens require a versatile assortment of cooking tools to deliver the ultimate outdoor cooking and dining experience. These tools – high-performance Fire Magic gas grills, new luxury electric grills, powerful side burners, cooling and warming appliances, a variety of flexible storage options – are essential items to consider adding to the…

VALDESE, NC - Valdese Weavers has announced a significant increase in the company’s stock price as determined by the Company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Trustee. The ESOP Trustee engaged Stout, a global advisory firm, to prepare a valuation of the company’s stock.

Stout specializes in corporate finance, accounting and transaction advisory, and ESOP valuations. In preparing its valuation analysis, Stout considered Valdese Weavers debt reduction and profitability for the 2023 fiscal year.

The stock price is at an all-time high since the North Carolina based textile mill became a 100% employee-owned company in 2016. The allocated shares…