Casual Industry Names Manufacturer Leadership Award Recipients
On September 03, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announced its 2015 Manufacturer Leadership Awards yesterday following an online vote of ICFA’s retail, designer and supplier membership. The winners will receive crystal trophies on Sept 16 on the opening day of Casual Market Chicago.
One manufacturer was honored in each of 10 categories for the overall design and quality of their products, along with their merchandising, customer service, ethics, communications and trade relations. From the 10 category winners, a single Manufacturer of the Year was also selected in online voting and will be announced at the ICFA Awards Gala on…
Kalamazoo Taps Kadens as New President
On September 02, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
CHICAGO – Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet™, manufacturer of high-end outdoor kitchen equipment and appliances, has named Greg Kadens as president, effective immediately. Kadens brings more than 20 years of entrepreneurial, marketing, and leadership expertise to the company. He will be based at the company’s headquarters in Chicago and report directly to Pantelis A. “Pete” Georgiadis, chairman of Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
“Greg is a dynamic leader who understands our brand and brings an impressive operating track record of driving organic growth through customer engagement across a number of industries. He has a deep understanding of what homeowners and those in the design…
Pride Family Brands To Add Contemporary Style To New 2016 Fire Pit and Fire Table Introductions
On September 02, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
FT LAUDERDALE, FL - Pride Family Brands will add contemporary style to its lineup of fire pit and fire table designs for 2016. To coordinate with the new contemporary seating collections that will debut, Pride will introduce a fire pit and fire table in the Icon design as well as add the new Live Edge table top design to accent the classical fire pit and fire table styles.
“The homeowner looking for luxury in outdoor living has come to expect from Pride new and unique designs each season in not only seating; but our fire features…
Treasure Garden Introduces New Color Trends for 2016
On September 01, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BALDWIN PARK, CA - Treasure Garden, award winning manufacturer of outdoor umbrellas, shade, and accessory products, has introduced 12 new colors for 2016.
The Treasure Garden designers specifically select the new fabric additions each year based on trends in home and outdoor living , well as those designed to complement their use in shade. The 100% solution dyed acrylic fabric introductions include selections from leading American outdoor manufacturers, Sunbrella® and Outdura®, and Docril®, manufactured in Barcelona, Spain.
“As high performance outdoor fabrics play a vital role in the construction, durability and enjoyment of our products, our design team…
Veranda Classics Debuts Old World TerraFab Fire Pit with Dynasty Spring Chairs
On August 31, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
NEWARK, NJ - Veranda Classics by Foremost is introducing TerraFab technology in its new Old World Fire Pit, which precisely imitates a wood surface but is completely waterproof and extremely durable. TerraFab fire pits have aluminum substrates fully encapsulated in the TerraFab compound for maximum quality and strength. TerraFab is environmentally safe and causes no impact upon disposal. See TerraFab in NEW MM showroom #1650 and VerandaClassics.com
Foremost was established in 1987 in Newark, New Jersey, as a privately-held business importing wood cabinetry and bathroom fixtures. Through careful attention to detail, innovative marketing, practical design, quality manufacturing initiatives, and providing…
Veranda Classics Debuts Dynasty TerraFab Dining Table Top
On August 31, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
NEWARK, NJ - Veranda Classics by Foremost recently debuted its TerraFab technology in new table top designs. The Dynasty dining table top looks like wood and concrete.
TerraFab table tops have aluminum substrates fully encapsulated in the TerraFab compound for maximum quality and strength. TerraFab is environmentally safe and causes no impact upon disposal. See TerraFab in NEW MM showroom #1650 and at www.verandaclassics.com
Foremost was established in 1987 in Newark, New Jersey, as a privately-held business importing wood cabinetry and bathroom fixtures. Through careful attention to detail, innovative marketing, practical design, quality manufacturing initiatives, and providing customers with…
Pizzacraft Pizzafest Set for Mid October
On August 28, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BERKELEY, CA - Pizzacraft® at-home pizza-making tools and accessories, including the award-winning Pizzeria Pronto Outdoor Pizza Oven, will host the second annual all-you-can-eat pizza festival taking place on Saturday, October 17th in Berkeley, California, Gilman & 9th Street.
From 11 am to 3 pm, guests can sample pizzas cooked on the over 20 roaring pizza ovens and vote for the People’s Choice Award, as well as watch demos of pizza making tools and techniques, shop the Pizzacraft store, relax in one of the beer gardens, and let the kiddos play in the Kids’ Fun Zone. Best of all, the…
New Design for Marquee Entertainment Fire Island
On August 27, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
EAGAN, MN - The Outdoor GreatRoom Company™ has a newly designed Marquee Entertainment Fire Island. This pub height fire island was designed as the ultimate centerpiece for entertaining.
The Marquee comes with a center linear burner pan with textured glass accent pieces on each side, which are set in a Marbleized Mocha Supercast top. The pub height base is accented with faux stone and oil based stained Douglas fir wood paneling. Each table uses a stainless steel, UL listed Crystal Fire™ burner for safety and made of durable, outdoor rated materials.
The Marquee has optional LED under counter lighting…
