GLEN RAVEN, NC - For homeowners searching to complete their outdoor living experience and indoor living comfort, the industry’s best options will now be made available to qualified patio dealers. Solair® Shade Solutions is expanding its product offerings to include versatile exterior vertical shades and window awnings for patio furniture dealers in addition to its renowned retractable awning line.

“This product expansion is an amazing opportunity for patio dealers to grow their customer base with shade solutions that will fit the needs of a variety of outdoor living spaces,” said David Heiman, Solair commercial sales manager. “Solair’s exterior vertical shades,…

JACKSONVILLE, FL – Florida-based Ebel is keeping the momentum going with Belfort, a new collection for 2016. As a new weave (smoke), the full seating collection includes Wingback Club, Wingback Club Swivel Glider, and host chairs for dining. The company will also be introducing five new table collections and new fire pits.

Ebel Inc was founded in 1988 with Anne Ebel (president) selling resin benches out of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Now, based out of Jacksonville, Fla, Ebel Inc continues to successfully operate – on a much larger scale – with the same “family company” values the business started on. That…

Gloster Furniture handed out its 2015 Sales Representative of the Year Awards to honor those who have effectively grown their markets in a strategic manner, and provided a level of service for their customers that far exceeds expectation.

• Doug Becht - Retail Sales Representative of the Year
As a 12-year Gloster veteran, Doug Becht has worked relentlessly to mold and grow an effective Gloster business within his territory, and this year his strategic planning and overall efforts have been recognized and rewarded. In addition to aligning Gloster with the proper retail partners, his focus on training and service…

BELLEVILLE, IL - Empire Comfort Systems has acquired the manufacturing rights to the Signature Series line of grills currently produced by Vermont Castings. 

Empire president Nick Bauer says the acquisition will help his company in several ways. “These are high-end, U.S.-made stainless steel grills with a great reputation for quality and durability,” Bauer said.  “They will give our sales force new inroads into markets where luxury stainless steel grills dominate.” 

Empire already builds Broilmaster Premium Grills, and Bauer is especially excited about adding these grills. “Empire is family owned with a passion for U.S. manufacturing, and the Signature…

LAS VEGAS - The eagerly-anticipated Summer 2015 Las Vegas Market opens tomorrow (Aug 2) and officials say it will be the biggest, best, and most exciting in the Market’s 10-year history.

The summer market will feature more than 2,200 resources across 40 floors; five new destination launches offering new and expanded product categories; and a forward-looking FIRST LOOK trend presentation, offering directional insights. Summer 2015 Las Vegas Market runs Sunday, August 2, through Thursday, August 6, 2015.

“In just 10 short years, Las Vegas Market has delivered on its promise to create the leading furniture, home decor and gift…

ONTARIO, CA - OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories in Ontario, Calif, has added a sectional and a 42-inch round chat fire pit to their popular Classico-W collection.

The new sectional combines comfort and the flexibility of modular seating. The introduction of Classico’s signature lattice and rivet design on the base of OW Lee’s most popular size 42” round size fire pit completes the collection.

The new Classico-W sectional includes a left arm, right arm, center and corner sections that clasp together to form a continuous piece. Use the left arm and right arm…

TROY, NC - Capel Rugs is introducing a variety of fresh, fashion-forward rugs at the summer Las Vegas Market that will include stunning florals, elegant neo-traditionals, and versatile neutrals and solids.

The company also showed these new designs at the Atlanta International Area Rug Market held July 8 to 11 at AmericasMart, where they received a “very positive response from retailers and designers,” said Cameron Capel, vice president of National Accounts. “Our customers are preparing for an active fall season, and they’re hungry for new, high-value designs with innovative colors, textures and patterns that can help them stimulate both…

CALHOUN, GA - Featuring a sturdy resin base with antique pewter finish and retro-shaped polyester shade, the outdoor safe Davis lamp collection will infuse living spaces with warmth and relaxed style.

Available in a variety of hues, including brights and neutrals, the durable collection includes a protective light bulb enclosure and weatherproof cord and plug.

At Surya, the goal is to be the go-to resource for coordinating home accessories across a diverse range of lifestyles and budgets and to simplify the shopping process for designers, retailers and end consumers. Experts at merging form with function, designers translate relevant…