Bright Colors and Natural-Inspired Neutrals Added to Sunbrella® Fabrics Upholstery Collection
On May 20, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
GLEN RAVEN, NC - The Sunbrella® fabrics design team is emphasizing design simplicity with new bright colors and neutral additions to the Sunbrella Upholstery Collection. The additions include seven fabric groupings drawing attention to vibrant colors and patterns as well as textural neutrals.
“Our design team has incredible insights on colors, patterns and textures for today’s homes,” said Greg Voorhis, design director for Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, the maker of Sunbrella fabrics. “With these new additions we’re mixing two different ends of the spectrum—bright to muted, old to new—and how they can come together to create beautiful, unassuming design.”
…Shademaker Debuts Latest at HDExpo
On May 20, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BALDWIN PARK, CA - At the recent HD EXPO, SHADEMAKER featured its latest introductions—the POLARIS as well as the ASTRA TC models. Shademaker offers a complete line of shade solutions with many innovative styles and distinct configurations which will also be featured at the June NeoCon.
• The New Astral-tc: The colossal giant of center post styles, the Astral-tc includes a crank lifting operation and telescopic mast. (Square 11’5”, 13’1”, 16’4”,; Octagon 16’4”);
• The New Polaris: The Polaris is an innovative design with capability to rotate 360 degrees and allows for infinite tilts. When not in…
American Royal Announces 2015 Inductees for Barbecue Hall of Fame®
On May 19, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
KANSAS CITY, MO - The American Royal Association named three new inductees to the 2015 Barbecue Hall of Fame: Ed Fisher (pictured); Paul Kirk; and Steven Raichlen. The formal induction ceremony will take place on the main stage of the American Royal World Series of Barbecue® event at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, October 3, at 7:00 pm.
Each year, three individuals are awarded the prestigious honor and are recognized by the Barbecue Hall of Fame for their significant contributions to the barbecue community and demonstration of achievement in barbecue excellence in one of three categories: Pitmaster; Business/Industry; and Celebrity/Humanitarian.
…Phifer Preps Indoor/Outdoor Fabrics for ITMA Showtime
On May 19, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
TUSCALOOSA, AL - The ITMA Showtime Market is almost here, and Phifer will be featuring samples in splashes of vivid color and bold design from the Designed Fabrics collection.
Presented in carefully coordinated pairings and patterns, Phifer’s display of high-performance indoor/outdoor fabrics will showcase the line’s broad color spectrum and versatility. Suitable for all lifestyles, Phifer’s fabric collection offers an expansive selection that harmonizes with any interior or exterior living space.
Phifer will display its Designed Fabrics Collections at Booth # 1-617. Attendees can book an appointment for a fabric presentation by emailing Joan Worthy at joan.worthy@phifer.com.
Table Tops Debut Making Waves for Tropitone
On May 18, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
The newest collection of Stoneworks® table tops—Sabia Table Tops by Tropitone—features a natural-looking texture that adds visual interest. Available in round or square dining and accessory sizes, Sabia table tops are designed to abut each other to create larger outdoor table configurations.
The commercial table tops are made of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GRP), are available in brown, black, and white, and can be mounted to any existing Tropitone® commercial flat bottom table base.
The Tropitone® brand was originally established as a commercial brand in 1954 when car travel was starting to boom in the USA. As travelers…
European Home’s Vertical See-Through Fireplace on Display at AIA Convention 2015
On May 14, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MALDEN, MA - European Home, a Massachusetts fireplace manufacturer of the European Home brand and importer of the Element4 brand gas fireplaces, and Skamol America’s Inc, manufacturers of insulating materials, will be showcasing their respective products at AIA Convention 2015 in Atlanta, Ga, at Booth #4131. European Home will feature three burning gas fireplace units, each one with an enclosure built of SKAMOTEC 225, Skamol’s non-combustible building board.
European Home’s working display units include Element4’s Sky T, an HPB Expo Best of VESTA finalist winner for the category “The Art of Fire,” Tenore 240, and Lucius 140 Room Divider.…
Solair® Shade Solutions Launches Redesigned Awning Visualizer
On May 07, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
GLEN RAVEN, NC - As part of the brand’s newly designed website, Solair® has a redesigned and mobile-optimized awning visualizer to offer consumers a user-friendly digital outdoor design experience. With an emphasis on usability for mobile and tablet devices, the newly-outfitted awning visualizer http://www.solair.com/awning-visualizer/ will allow homeowners to take a photo of their home on their devices and preview a superimposed, high-quality image of a Solair awning fitted onto their house.
Users can also browse through more than 100 Sunbrella® awning fabrics and experience a realistic view of how an array of attractive color and pattern options may compliment…
Treasure Garden Recognizes DSA for 25 years of Sales Excellence
On May 07, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
BALDWIN PARK, CA - Treasure Garden has recognized Dennis Sales Associates (DSA) for its 25 year association representing the shade products manufacturer. Since 1990, Dennis Sales Associates Inc has represented Treasure Garden products in the New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana region.
In 1990, when joining Treasure Garden, the DSA group was a part of the manufacturer’s original sales team. In recognition of this milestone, Treasure Garden awarded the principals of DSA with an award and medallion commemorating 25 years of selling excellence.
Along with representing Treasure Garden and other casual products within the…
