MIAMI, FL – TUUCI, the Miami-based designer and manufacturer of luxurious outdoor shade, will showcase the new Equinox Cabana, along with other products from their robust parasol collections.

The collections on display at HD Expo 2016 (Booth #18203) are representative of the company’s core values to create shade products that are designed and engineered to withstand the world’s harshest environments. Every TUUCI product is made with 100% replaceable parts ensuring years of worry-free serviceability. Visitors to the booth will have an opportunity to view a look inside a wind testing facility, where TUCCI parasols remain unfettered as they go up…

LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas Market today announced that commitments from Napoleon Grills, North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of gourmet gas and charcoal grills, and Casual Classics Furniture Group, a nationwide casual furniture buying group, have fueled category momentum for Casual and Outdoor at Las Vegas Market.  Casual/Outdoor will mark its one-year anniversary at the Summer 2016 Las Vegas Market, July 31-August 4, with two near-capacity floors devoted to the category augmented by a series of outdoor-specific programming for buyers and suppliers.

“The casual offering at Las Vegas Market is growing, the organizers have done an outstanding job at…

IRVINE, CA - Tropitone Furniture Company Inc unveiled a new version of the Mia Lounger, now outfitted with a retractable canopy. This woven furniture piece creates an elegant, intimate setting perfect for the pool area or overlooking a scenic view. The Mia Lounger with Shade builds upon the proven success of Tropitone’s Mia Lounger and Ottoman outdoor pieces.

Designed for the demands of the hospitality market, each Mia Lounger with Shade is equipped with a durable fabric canopy that will endure rain and sun. The shade is available in over 150 stocked fabric options, as well as COM.

The…

IRVINE, CA - The Tropitone® KOR Collection is expanding with the addition of cushion outdoor furniture pieces. “KOR Cushion delivers the style and durability that the contract market requires and the comfort that a residential customer will enjoy,” states vice president of Sales, John Mattson. The KOR Cushion group joins the KOR Padded Sling and Relaxed Sling groups as a contemporary seating option for the outdoor furniture market.

The new cushion collection consists of a lounger with retractable shade, lounger, large ottoman, small ottoman, arm chair, and modular pieces. Modular components allow customers to create fluid shapes and to create…

VANCOUVER, WA – Evosus Inc, makers of Evosus Business Management Software, a fully integrated software program designed specifically for the hearth and home industry, is preparing to host its 4th annual user conference, Evosus Engage!

The popularity of this conference continues to increase yearly. This year, the conference is moving to Denver, Colorado, on Sept 22-23, 2016. This event gives Evosus users two days of in-depth education, networking, and direct access to product experts—all in one place. 

The goal of the conference is to create connections with Evosus experts and fellow users through networking and idea sharing, thereby…

FT LAUDERDALE, FL - On Tuesday, May 3rd,  Designer’s Patio, Dallas, Texas will hold a Lunch and Learn event for design professionals on the Outdoor Room that will include presentations by Norman Hamilton of Castelle/Pride Family Brands and Marcia Blake of Sunbrella. Topics during the function include “Opportunities in the Outdoor Room for Designers” by Hamilton and “Explore the Possibilities with Performance Fabrics” by Blake. The Lunch and Learn is open to designers throughout the Dallas area. 

“Castelle is honored to have been asked to participate in this design professional function,” said Norman Hamilton, vice president of Sales for…

HICKORY, NC - Century Furniture and designer Richard Frinier recently received a 2016 ADEX Platinum Award for their new and innovative Palm Beach Royal Lounge Chair.

ADEX stands for Awards for Design Excellence and is one of the largest and most prestigious award programs within the architecture and design community, as sponsored and awarded by the Design Journal Magazine, an international trade resource for interior designers, architects and facility managers since 1988.

Director of Century Outdoor, Haynes King, says, “We are very proud to receive this award for our new Palm Beach Royal Lounge Chair. ADEX awards represent the…

NEW YORK - Z Capital Partners, L.L.C. (“Z Capital Partners”), the private equity management arm of Z Capital Group, L.L.C., a global alternative investment manager, has acquired Twin-Star International Inc, a manufacturer of electric fireplaces and home furnishings.

Headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, Twin-Star designs, manufactures and markets a broad line of decorative electric fireplaces, heaters, home furnishings and consumer electronics. With a track record of cutting-edge innovation, exceptional product quality and outstanding customer service, the Company has achieved the leading market position in the growing electric fireplace category and is the primary supplier to many retailers across North…