BROWN JORDAN OUTDOOR KITCHENS’ new line of mobile outdoor kitchens for the hospitality industry received a 2015 IIDA/HD Product Design Award. Honored in the case-goods and freestanding-furniture category, Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens accepted the award at this year’s HD Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, in May.

Award winners were selected based on innovation, technical advances, cost effectiveness, environmental responsibility, aesthetics, both client and user benefits, and need and use in the hospitality industry. The esteemed panel of judges included Fabio Grego, American Institute of Architects, LEED®associate, Hyatt International (Chicago, Illinois); Scott Hierlinger, International Interior Design Association (IIDA), LEED AP,…

HEARTH & HOME TECHNOLOGIES (HHT) celebrated another fantastic year with a week in Mexico. The 150 top-selling customers and their guests relaxed in Puerto Vallarta with HHT members from April 27 through May 1, 2015.

In addition to enjoying the amenities of the all-inclusive resort, customers experienced catamaran sailing, zip lining, waterfall rappelling, golf, spa treatments, a private farewell dinner, and entertainment on Las Caletas Island. Owner winners were selected based on the highest year-over-year growth or highest individual brand volume; sales-representative winners were selected based on the most products sold.

JOHN JACKLICH HAS BEEN WITH M&G DURAVENT for 56 years in many respected positions, including president. M&G DuraVent has deep appreciation of Jacklich’s efforts and achievements. He and his contributions will be missed.

In 1956, the Peerless Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of wall furnaces, unit heaters, and room heaters, decided to get into the venting business. To accomplish this goal, it hired an engineer from General Electric to be the new general manager. The engineer was Alex Boutacoff, a Russian with some farsighted ideas for the emerging venting industry. As a result, the DuraVent Corp., a subsidiary of Peerless…

TWIN-STAR INTERNATIONAL (DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA)BEACH, FLORIDA) recently made changes to its management team to continue its objective of strengthening its alignment with customers, suppliers, and employees while upholding its mission of designing and delivering luxury home-furnishing products, stoves/ heaters, and consumer electronic accessories at mass price points. As part of the reorganization, Pete Harper (previously vice president and CFO) was promoted to the position of co-president and CFO of Twin-Star International. Harper will retain his CFO role and will assume responsibility for worldwide operations, human resources, information technology, and customer service.

Marc Sculler (previously senior vice president of Bell’O…

THE OUTDOOR GREATROOM COMPANY NOW offers a DIY solution for those who want to build unique firepits. The company’s line of hardscape gas-firepit kits, including the Hudson Stone™gas-firepit kit, makes creating a uniquely designed custom firepit table easy, fast, and affordable.

The Hudson Stone kit (which includes a DIY-38 Crystal Fire™ burner, Hudson Stone units, a control panel, a venting block, and lava rock) is easy to assemble. It comes set up for natural gas, but can be converted to LP. The Outdoor GreatRoom Company’s other DIY hardscape firepit kits accommodate every design criterion and are available in round,…

SWISS GRILL IS IMPLEMENTING a new strategic plan to restructure its U.S. business that will ensure significant improvements in its operating model. The plan is designed to enhance the customer experience and provide a more efficient, robust platform on which to build. The new structure will accelerate innovation and make possible a more effective go-to-market strategy for distribution and dealership customers. As part of the restructuring, a new North American headquarters has been opened in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Andy Parry, CEO, says, “I am pleased to announce the changes in our corporate management team. These changes are aimed at…

PELICAN REEF WICKER (along with its Panama Jack Outdoor brand) is excited to announce the launch of its new 2015–16 catalog, which features new items added to two existing popular collections: Island Breeze and Key Biscayne. The new products are a preview of what Pelican Reef featured in the master catalog, which debuted at Chicago’s ICFA Preview Show™in July.

The Island Breeze collection now includes a larger (48-inch) table base and new chair selections, such as a high-back sling chair, a multiposition folding chair, and a cast and sling aluminum chair option. The Key Biscayne collection has added a…

GENSUN CASUAL LIVING showcased one of its largest new-product offerings ever at the recent ICFA Preview Show™in Chicago, Illinois. Retailers were shown two new collections, many new tables and accessories, new fabrics, a new finish, and a new woven color.

Another new introduction was Rain padded sling. This patent-pending design from Gensun (featuring enhanced cushioning, Rain fabrics from Sunbrella®, and a unique construction) was a huge hit with retailers. Rain padded sling is available in seven collections and 14 product-finish colors. For more information, visit www.gensuncasual.com.